Goal
To be the ONE place for nonprofit information, resources, training, and referrals.
To be the ONE place for all who lead, manage, and support nonprofit organizations in Kalamazoo County to connect with new ideas, resources, and each other.
Purpose
To build a stronger community by supporting the nonprofit sector in building capacity within and across organizations in Kalamazoo County.
Guiding Principles
A strong, healthy nonprofit sector is a critical component of our democratic society.
Stable, accountable, effective nonprofit organizations are essential to achieving and sustaining a high quality of life in Kalamazoo County.
Building the long-term capacity of organizations in the local nonprofit sector will have a positive, long-term impact on the community.
Building capacity in people and organizations is most effective when it begins by assessing existing strengths and challenges, creating a realistic plan for a constructive future, and taking the first steps to build capacities that support mission-driven work.