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Built for Organizations Driving Impact
Nonprofits
Intermediary & Research Organizations
K-12 Systems & Schools
Place-Based Partnerships
State & Local Agencies
Foundations
We support the work. We learn from the work.
Across many engagements, we identify patterns that shape stronger tools, research, and field-wide learning.
Field Building
Every project sharpens the whole field
Learn MoreLearnings
We support the work.
We learn from the work.
Across many engagements, we identify patterns that shape how we support the sector.
Signal from the Field
Fund Development
#%
of organizations identify fund development as a top capacity need
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"The gap isn't motivation — it's the infrastructure and expertise to build sustainable funding relationships."
Signal from the Field
Communications
#%
of organizations identify communications as a top capacity need
Context
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"The gap isn't motivation — it's the infrastructure and expertise to build sustainable funding relationships."
Signal from the Field
Leadership
#%
of organizations identify leadership development as a top capacity need
Context
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"The gap isn't motivation — it's the infrastructure and expertise to build sustainable funding relationships."
Capacity Needs — Self-Reported by organizations
What Capacity Investments Matter Most?
Source: State of Capacity Building survey
Bar Chart
January to June 2025
Source: State of Capacity Building survey
Events
Oct
13
2026 State of Capacity Building Report Launch
Be among the first to explore the findings, hear expert reactions, and discuss what the research means for the future of the field.
Oct
15
The Future of Capacity Building Studio
Join nonprofit leaders and funders for an interactive design session exploring what the next generation of capacity building could look like.
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State of Capacity Building Report
State of Capacity Building Report
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Accessible for All
Every community has access to quality resources and support.
Mission-driven
Based on an assessment by organizational leaders and teams of what they need to further their mission, better serve communities, and create a more equitable society.
Equity-oriented
Consistently and explicitly focused on equity of access, voice, representation, and outcomes.
Diverse, responsive, and contextualized
Includes a range of innovative approaches responsive to the priorities and contexts of diverse organizations and co-created with a diverse set of providers.
Holistic and integrated
Strengthens skills, knowledge, culture, systems, relationships, and power through multiple modalities integrated with organizational priorities.
Informed and strategic
Grounded in a clear understanding of needs, available approaches, and the providers best positioned to support the work.
Dynamic and additive to the field
Connected to emerging research, practice, and feedback while contributing new learning back to the field.