Program Overview

The Enterprise Thome Aging Well Program supports nonprofit organizations serving older adults with low incomes by strengthening organizational capacity, leadership, and long-term sustainability. As a part of this initiative, Maryland Nonprofits is launching a 5-6 month cohort-based learning opportunity (March - August 2026). Participating organizations will receive staff training and support through training, coaching, and peer learning/networking to more effectively help older adults age well in their communities.

This cohort is designed for smaller BIPOC-led nonprofit organizations seeking to strengthen internal capacity, leadership, and sustainability in order to grow and expand impact. There will be two tracks in this cohort. One track is designed for organizational leadership and the other track is geared for "boots on the ground" staff who work directly with the individuals you serve (community health workers, social workers, program staff).

About This Application
This application helps us understand your organization, the communities you serve, and your goals for capacity building. There are no “right” answers — we are seeking organizations at different stages of development that are ready to engage in learning and growth.

Estimated completion time: 15–20 minutes

Eligibility
Organizations applying should:
Serve older adults and/or support aging well in their communities
Be BIPOC-led nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
Be willing to participate in pre-assessment activities, cohort trainings, and coaching sessions
Commit staff and/or leadership time to the cohort experience
Serve older adults in the following counties: Anne Arundel, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Montgomery, Prince George's

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* 1. Organization Name

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* 2. Organization Address

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* 3. Which counties does your organization serve? Select all that apply.

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* 4. Organization Website (if applicable)

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* 5. Primary Contact Name

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* 6. Primary Contact Title

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* 8. Primary Contact Phone Number

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* 9. Executive Director / CEO Name (if different from above)

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* 10. Board Chair Name (if applicable)

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* 11. Which best describes your organization? Select all that apply.

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* 12. Does your organization currently have 501(c)(3) status?

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* 13. How many years has your organization been in operation?

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* 14. How many paid staff does your organization currently have?

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* 15. Approximately how many active volunteers support your organization?

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* 16. Does your organization currently utilize Community Health Workers (CHWs)?

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* 17. How many CHWs are currently engaged with your organization?

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* 18. What typically triggers the need for CHWs in your work? (Select all that apply.)

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* 19. What is your organization’s approximate annual operating budget?

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* 20. Briefly describe your organization’s mission.

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* 21. Describe the communities and populations your organization serves.

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* 22. Describe your programs or services that support older adults or contribute to aging well.

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* 23. What does “aging well” mean for your organization and the community you serve?

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* 24. What are your organization’s greatest strengths?

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* 25. Which best describes your organization’s current stage of growth?

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* 26. Why is now an important time for your organization to participate in this cohort?

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* 27. What are the top three (3) areas where your organization would most like to strengthen capacity? Select only 3.

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* 28. What internal challenges are currently limiting your organization’s growth or impact?

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* 29. Please describe how your organization identifies as BIPOC-led.

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* 30. What types of coaching or support would be most helpful to strengthen your organization?

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* 31. How do CHWs contribute to your organization's ability to reach difficult-to-reach communities? (if no CHWs, write n/a)

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* 32. In what ways are CHWs' voices included in shaping your organization's projects and financial/resource decisions? (if no CHWs, write n/a)

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* 33. What are the greatest capacity-building needs for CHWs in your organization? (Select all that apply.)

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* 34. What languag(s) do your CHWs need support in to serve your communities effectively? (Select all that apply.)

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* 35. What additional support would strengthen your organization's ability to engage and sustain CHWs effectively? (if not CHWs, write n/a)

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* 36. Would you be interested in participating in leadership and capacity-building opportunities for CHWs in your network?

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* 37. Our organization commits to the following: Completing any required pre-assessment activities, Participating in cohort training sessions, Engaging in coaching support, Assigning a consistent staff or leadership representative to participate.

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* 38. What changes or outcomes would indicate success for your organization by the end of this cohort?

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* 39. What impact would strengthening your organization have on the community you serve?

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