LevelUp Program
LevelUp
Program
The LevelUp Grant Program’s goal is to support leaders so they can more effectively advance the mission and vision of their nonprofit organizations.
Program Overview
LevelUp is an expression of the Community Foundation’s profound respect and support for the nonprofit leaders who are doing the hard work that is vital to improving the quality of life in Hancock County.
Participation in the LevelUp Grant Program is by invitation only. Eligible organizations must be public, tax-exempt organizations by Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, who serve Hancock County and have received at least one previous grant from the Community Foundation. LevelUp grantees will NOT be eligible for the Annual Grant Cycle for the year they are participating in the LevelUp Grant Program.
The LevelUp Grant Program is designed to walk organizations through assessing their capacity in the following areas of organizational health, ultimately selecting one area to focus on taking to the next level under the guidance of a professional consultant.
- Mission & Strategy
- Board Development
- Financial Management
- Human Resources Management
- Fundraising & Donor Relations
- Program Outcome Measurement
- Governance & Administration
- Communications & Marketing
- Transition & Succession Planning
- Leadership & Organizational Culture
Planning
- Complete an application
- Complete a capacity assessment
- Complete a pre-survey for baseline
- Identify the greatest opportunity for growth
- Select a consultant
Grant
- Up to $15,000 grant to hire a consultant
- Complete post-survey as part of grant report
Peer Learning
- Bi-monthly roundtables with LevelUp grantees
- Discuss what is developing in organizations
- Share experience working with a consultant
Mentor
- Previous LevelUp grantees will attend roundtables
- Provide guidance and advice
- Serve as a sounding board
