Cultivate
Cultivate, from Sacramento Region Community Foundation, offers coaching and peer learning to strengthen leadership and fundraising skills for leaders of color at Sacramento-area nonprofits.
Funder: Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Cultivate application closing deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No direct grant funding; support is provided through no-cost coaching, capacity building, and networking for selected nonprofit leaders.
Summary: Capacity-building program fostering collaboration, peer learning, and fundraising skills among leaders of color at Sacramento-area nonprofits.
Key Information: Participation is free; a GivingEdge profile is strongly encouraged for eligibility.
Description
The Cultivate program, offered by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, is a capacity-building initiative designed to empower and connect leaders of color working in Sacramento-area nonprofits. The program addresses persistent funding and network gaps by providing a supportive cohort environment, personalized coaching, and opportunities for peer learning and collaboration. Through Cultivate, participants receive guidance to strengthen fundraising practices, build organizational effectiveness, and expand their professional networks—ultimately advancing equity and impact in the region’s nonprofit sector. The program does not provide direct grant funding; instead, it focuses on leadership development, fundraising capacity, and organizational growth through structured coaching and community events.
