About GrowFundMe

A six-month cohort connecting community-led nonprofits with the tools, relationships, and funding they need to grow their impact.

 

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A Practical, Community-Centered Path to Growth

GrowFundMe is designed for small, BIPOC-led nonprofits ready to strengthen their fundraising and storytelling.

The program blends focused workshops, peer learning, and one-on-one support so nonprofit leaders build tools they can use right away.

Participants develop a clear case for support, a simple revenue plan, and the confidence to talk about their work with clarity and impact.The experience culminates at SVP Seattle’s annual Partner event, where cohort members share their work and mobilize new funding and connections.

How it Works

Workshops

Focused sessions that help nonprofit leaders strengthen fundraising strategy, storytelling, and donor engagement.

Practical Tools

Nonprofits develop tools they can immediately put to use.

Peer Learning

Participants work in team with other nonprofit leaders and Partners, sharing ideas, challenges, and resources.

Community Showcase

The program culminates in a community event that helps mobilize funding and connections.

What Participants Built

Over six months, participants develop practical tools that strengthen their fundraising, messaging, and visibility.

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Case for Support

Clarity in impact and funding need to effectively communicate why their work matters.

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Revenue One-Pager

A simple fundraising roadmap that aligns the nonprofit organization’s capacity and helps focus time and energy where it matters most.

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Storytelling for Impact

Compelling narrative that helps supporters connect to the nonprofit's work.