STOCKTON — A program in Stockton is training nonprofits to help them improve and build for the future.
Vince Carter’s passion and purpose shine as the founder of Team Elevate.
The cross-fit trainer is trying to reach as many young people as he can, but that takes time and money. That’s why when he heard about a partnership with the City of Stockton and United Way to help nonprofits grow, he jumped at the opportunity.
Kristen Birtwhistle is the president and CEO of United Way of San Joaquin County . She is behind something called the nonprofit capacity building program , which consists of workshops, study sessions and individual one-on-one training. It’s nine months long.
“Curriculum is a combination of governance, board development, infrastructure, revenue, community, marketing and branding,” Birtwhistle said. “Everything you need to know to sizzle up your nonprofit, to strengthen it.”
There are over 2,000 non-profits in San Joaquin County, and 71% have budgets of $50,000 or less.