Nonprofits today are stretched thin—navigating staffing shortages, rising demand, and dwindling resources. In this moment of compounding challenges, philanthropy must go beyond technical fixes and embrace capacity-building approaches that address the deeper roots of sustainability: equity, power, culture, and community voice.
This interactive workshop invites grantmakers to reexamine traditional models of support and explore how equity-centered capacity building can lead to more durable, community-rooted outcomes. Participants will reflect on their roles, learn practical tools, and leave with clear, actionable strategies for aligning their work with the realities nonprofits are facing today.
Why This Matters Now:
Many conventional capacity-building efforts fall short because they ignore the structural forces nonprofits must contend with. This workshop offers a chance to retool and recommit—so that the support you offer nonprofits doesn’t just help them survive, but thrive.
Limited Capacity
We’ve intentionally capped participation to create space for deeper connection and candid exchange. Register early to reserve your spot.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Align capacity-building approaches with equity-centered grantmaking practices.
- Gain tools to adapt capacity-building strategies for greater impact to today’s realities.
- Develop actionable next steps to support equitable outcomes in your community through grantmaking.
If you can’t make it to DC, GEO can bring a tailored version of this workshop to you! Please reach out to Jaser Alsharhan at jaser@geofunders.org, Director of Programs, to learn more about our Breakthrough Partnership.