GiveSmart and The Nonprofit Makeover Collaborate for GiveSmart Gives Back

GiveSmart is thrilled to be partnering with The Nonprofit Makeover, a minority-owned consulting firm dedicated to supporting the growth and success of BIPOC-led nonprofits. Together, we are expanding GiveSmart Gives Back, founded in 2020, which now aims to empower BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) nonprofit leaders through a comprehensive training program alongside offering technology grants. 

How Does GiveSmart Gives Back Work?

The cornerstone of this partnership is to provide 10 BIPOC nonprofit leaders with fully funded scholarships to The Nonprofit Makeover University. This immersive training tool, spanning over 50+ hours, covers a wide range of essential topics, including volunteer recruitment and sustainability, social media and website marketing, fundraising, donor acquisition, public relations, and advocacy. Winners will be chosen monthly.  

Additionally, to meet the significant increase in demand for services since the onset of the pandemic, GiveSmart is also awarding three technology grants for access to its fundraising and donor management suite and Services team. 

Anyone can nominate or self-nominate a BIPOC nonprofit leader as a candidate to receive one of 10 The Nonprofit Makeover University scholarships. Two of the scholarship winners will be chosen monthly by GiveSmart employees from the applicant pool for scholarships. At the end of 2023, three winners’ organizations will be chosen to receive a technology grant from GiveSmart. All nominees will be considered throughout the year, so there is no need to reapply. 

GiveSmart Gives Back Impact

We are proud to continue GiveSmart Gives Back. By partnering with The Nonprofit Makeover, GiveSmart aims to empower BIPOC nonprofit leaders by providing them with the tools they need to succeed. 

The partnership between The Nonprofit Makeover and GiveSmart signifies a powerful collaboration aimed at fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the nonprofit sector. Through the GiveSmart Gives Back initiative, BIPOC leaders will receive the guidance and training necessary to overcome obstacles, amplify their impact, and lead their organizations toward sustainable success.

GiveSmart Gives Back Winners

Check back soon for more on this class of winners. You can nominate or apply for GiveSmart Gives Back here. 

Sources

1. Thomas-Breitfeld, Sean and Kunreuther, Frances. “Confronting The Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap.” Race to Lead.  
2. “Nonprofit Executives of Color Face Unique Challenges, Report Finds.” Philanthropy News Digest, 25 Jan. 2022. 
3. Daniels, Alex.  “New Nonprofit Leaders of Color Bring Change but Also Face Hurdles” The Chronicle of Philanthropy, 20 Jan. 2022.