Nonprofit Capacity Building Program

The Nonprofit Capacity Building Program (NCBP) is a collaborative initiative between United Way of San Joaquin County and the City of Stockton. This program aims to enhance the organizational capacity of nonprofits and amplify their efforts to bring about positive change in our community. Spanning over nine months, the NCBP comprises two distinct phases:

Phase 1: January – April

During the initial four months of the program, participants engage in bi-monthly sessions with program facilitators. These sessions serve to deepen their comprehension of healthy organizational structures, reinforce skills that enable them to better respond to emerging needs, and provide leadership training to enhance their capacity as creative problem solvers. This is achieved by focusing on four key pillars of nonprofit management: 

• Board Governance
• Operational Infrastructure
• Revenue Structures
• Brand & Community Engagement

Phase 2: May – August

The latter part of the Nonprofit Capacity Building Program allows each participating organization to write a comprehensive Sustainability Plan. This plan encapsulates the knowledge gained during the first four months of the program, enabling organizations to articulate clear strategies for achieving long-term success and sustainability for their organization. With support from NCBP staff, participants collaboratively develop this dynamic plan. By the conclusion of July, each organization produces a thorough Sustainability Plan aligned with their organization’s mission and vision. This plan serves as a guiding framework for their growth, impact, and enduring viability.

The NCBP culminates with each participating organization presenting their individual Sustainability Plan in the second week of August. A Graduation Celebration at the end of August marks the program's closure, providing an opportunity to invite community members and other organizations to celebrate the participants' program completion.