United Way is partnering with local nonprofit leaders to design a new nonprofit resource hub to build the capacity of nonprofits across the state.  

We are hoping that this process will help us to lift up existing capacity building resources, address obstacles that nonprofits have to accessing support, and develop new initiatives that can strengthen nonprofit organizations and empower and equip the staff who work in the sector.

Our first step is to understand what capacity building resources are currently available and accessible to Rhode Island nonprofits, so we'd love to get your input.  Are there organizations, consultants, or resources that you depend on for professional development, training, advocacy, data, or collaboration?  What are the gaps that you see in the current capacity building landscape in Rhode Island?  Please help us with this initial research, and we invite you to stay involved as an Input Partner throughout the process.

Before we begin our research and landscape mapping, we'd appreciate your input about capacity building resources you are aware of and/or have benefitted from.

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* 1. Is your organization affiliated with statewide, regional, or national organization(s) that provide(s) capacity building support?

This could include professional development, leadership development, advocacy, networking, collaboration, innovation, data, publications, etc. 

Please list each organization and how helpful they have been in addressing your organization's capacity building needs -- Extremely helpful, Moderately helpful, Somewhat helpful, or Not Helpful.

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* 2. Are you personally affiliated with any statewide, regional or national organizations that provide capacity building resources?

This could include professional development, leadership development, advocacy, networking, collaboration, innovation, data, publications, etc.? 

Please list each organization and how helpful they have been in addressing your personal capacity building and professional development needs -- Extremely helpful, Moderately helpful, Somewhat helpful, or Not Helpful.

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* 3. Have you worked with any capacity building providers in Rhode Island, regionally or nationally?

This could include consultants, funder-directed cohort programs, advocacy efforts, professional development programs, higher ed or certificate programs, support and affinity groups, etc.

Please list each organization and how helpful they have been in addressing your personal capacity building and professional development needs -- Extremely helpful, Moderately helpful, Somewhat helpful, or Not Helpful.

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* 4. Are you aware of other regional, national or in-state capacity building organizations, providers, or efforts?  If yes, please list.  If no, please skip to Question 6.

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* 5. If you answered yes to Question 4, what is the reason that you have not received capacity building resources from these organization(s)?  Check all that apply.

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* 6. Are there any capacity building providers you would particularly recommend to other nonprofits?

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* 7. Are you interested in getting updates and providing input during the design process for the nonprofit resource hub?  If yes, please give us your name and email.

Thank you so much!

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* 8. What types of capacity building resources are missing?

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* 9. Do you have any other feedback about current capacity building opportunities in Rhode Island?

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