Curriculum and Schedule

Week 1: Clarity & Community Building 

Day 1: Arrival & Community Building

• Welcome ceremony and orientation

• Icebreakers and intention-setting

• Introduction to the Residency Framework

Day 2: Founder Visioning Session 

• Workshop: "Reconnecting with Your Why"

• Journaling exercise: "Dream Big: Envisioning the Future of Your Nonprofit"

• Peer sharing and reflection

Day 3:  Identifying Gaps & Barriers

• Workshop: "What’s Holding You Back?"

• Small group discussions on challenges faced

• Strategy mapping session to address key gaps

Day 4: Goal Setting & Strategic Priorities

• Workshop: "Setting SMART Goals for Nonprofit Growth"

• Individual goal-setting session with peer feedback

• Creating a 90-day action plan aligned with organizational priorities

Day 5: Self-Care & Emotional Wellness

• Workshop: "Sustaining Yourself as a Leader"

• Group discussion on setting boundaries and avoiding burnout

Week 2: Strategic Growth & Organizational Development

Day 6: Organizational Strength Assessment

• Deep dive into organizational health

• SWOT analysis for nonprofit growth

• Peer feedback and group coaching

Day 7: Theory of Change & Impact Measurement

• Workshop: "Crafting Your Theory of Change"

• Defining key impact metrics

• Mapping outcomes and evaluating success

Day 8: Building Sustainable Program Models

• Workshop: "Designing High-Impact Programs"

• Case studies of successful nonprofit models

• Group brainstorming and peer critique

Day 9: Strengthening Board Engagement

• Training: "Activating an Engaged, High-Impact Board"

• Roleplay scenarios: Navigating difficult conversations

• Board governance best practices

Day 10: Strategic Partnerships & Collaborations

• Identifying mission-aligned partners

• Developing collaboration strategies

• Case study analysis of nonprofit partnerships

Week 3: Funding, Grant Writing & Donor Engagement

Day 11: Funding Landscape Overview

• Workshop: "Understanding the Philanthropic Ecosystem"

• Identifying diverse funding streams

• Assessing fit between mission and funders

Day 12: Grant Writing Essentials

• Workshop: "Crafting Winning Proposals"

• Hands-on grant writing session

• Peer review and feedback

Day 13: Storytelling for Fundraising

• Training: "Crafting a Compelling Nonprofit Narrative"

• Developing donor-centered storytelling techniques

• Practice pitches and peer feedback

Day 14: Donor Stewardship & Cultivation

• Workshop: "Building Long-Term Donor Relationships"

• Roleplay exercises on cultivating major donors

• Creating stewardship plans

Day 15: Financial Sustainability & Budgeting

• Financial management basics for nonprofits

• Developing realistic, mission-aligned budgets

• Peer review of organizational budgets

Week 4: Leadership, Influence & Community Impact

Day 16: Authentic Leadership & Influence

• Workshop: "Leading with Authenticity"

• Identifying individual leadership strengths

• Peer coaching and reflection

Day 17: Advocacy & Systems Change

• Training: "Advocating for Policy Impact"

• Developing an advocacy strategy for your mission

• Case studies of successful advocacy efforts

Day 18: Building a Legacy Through Mentorship

• Workshop: "Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders"

• Structured peer mentorship circles

• Developing a mentorship roadmap

Day 19: Final Pitch Preparation

• Workshop: "Perfecting Your Pitch"

• Practice pitch sessions with peer feedback

• Final refinement of proposals

Day 20: Graduation & Showcase

• Founder showcase: Presenting final pitches to donors, investors, and previously identified communities

• Celebrating the journey and key achievements

• Closing ceremony and community celebration