The 2023 CCF Thrive Grant Program has been developed this year from feedback received over the past year from our leadership and from nonprofits. There are 3 components to the program. In this article, we will look at the Cobb Thrives Gift Guide opportunity.
Certified Nonprofit Practictioner (CNP) Grant
Cobb Community Foundation and The United Way of GreaterAtlanta are pleased to partner with Kennesaw State University to award this unique grant to five (5) recipients.
KSU’s Wellstar College of Health and Human Services partners with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) which offers the credential of Certified Nonprofit Practitioner (CNP). The CNP is the only nationally recognized credential in nonprofit management that provides learning and real-world experience. The credential is obtained through a 6-month online course plus four (4) in-person workshops, facilitated and hosted by KSU. The practitioner must be diligent and committed to completing the process, drawing upon their current educational and experiential knowledge. In addition to the credential of CNP, participants will also receive access to Elevate, a 3-day virtual conference, hosted by the NLA and offered during the timeframe of the program. View Guidelines Here.
Incentive Grant – The Big Finish!
Upon successful completion of the online CNP program, as well as the 4 in-person workshops, CCF and United Way will award a $10K Unrestricted Grant to the organization represented by each participant. The funds are truly unrestricted and their final application will be at the discretion of the leadership of the CNP candidate’s organization, although the KSU workshops will provide coaching and recommendations on the best use of the funds.
Who is Eligible to Apply for this Grant?
Eligible Organizations Nonprofits that meet the following requirements are eligible to apply.
• Must be classified by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) of the I.R.S. code as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, donations to which are deductible as charitable contributions under Section 170 (c)(2) OR have a fiscal sponsor
• Must be registered with the Georgia Secretary of State as a nonprofit (click here to verify: https://ecorp.sos.ga.gov/BusinessSearch)
• Must have a minimum of one-year operating history after the date of receipt of its 501(c)(3) classification
• Must be based in Cobb County and/or serving residents of Cobb County Faith-based organizations are eligible for non-proselytizing activities
• Individual schools are not eligible to apply, however, district-wide programs, supporting an entire school system, are eligible
Eligible individuals
• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year accredited school OR a minimum of 20 years’ field experience
• A minimum of 5 years’ field experience in the nonprofit industry
Where Can I Access the Application?
Visit the 2023 Cobb Thrives Program page here.
What is the Deadline to Apply?
Wednesday, November 1 — Deadline for CNP & Incentive Grant Application
Consistent with our vision, Cobb Community Foundation is working to create a community fully engaged in meeting needs now and into the future. We want everyone in and around Cobb County to thrive, and that requires strong and supported nonprofits.
