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Jumpstart

Network for Good’s Jumpstart program is now Bonterra’s Jumpstart program.

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Support the growth & success of nonprofits

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Build trust

Become a trusted partner by responding to nonprofit fundraising needs and promoting equitable funding opportunities.

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Go beyond the grant

Empower nonprofits to increase fundraising support from individuals, cultivate stronger donor relationships, become less reliant on grants, and build sustainable fundraising capacity.

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Measure your impact

Our team provides regular impact reports to track and measure the progress and outcomes of each participating nonprofit, demonstrating the impact of your philanthropic investment.

How it Works

Our program is designed to help grantmakers meet the unique needs of each nonprofit, allowing them to effectively engage community, diversify revenue, and sustain their programs.

Program elements

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Nonprofit needs assessment

A 15-minute survey designed to identify key nonprofit needs through simple, concise questions.

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Bonterra's guided fundraising solution

All-in-one fundraising software designed to help nonprofits raise more unrestricted funds.

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Personal fundraising coaching

Provide personalized coaching with industry experts to improve nonprofits’ fundraising strategy.

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Technical assistance & support

Fundraise more confidently with expert advice built into the Guided Fundraising platform—plus, one-on-one technical support.

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Peer-to-peer learning

Establish cohorts of nonprofits to promote peer learning and nurture a connected community.

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Impact reporting

Track and measure the progress and outcomes of participating nonprofits, demonstrating the impact of your philanthropic investment.

Demonstrating success through measurable outcomes

5X
Average philanthropic return for grantmakers who invest in Jumpstart
27%
Average increase in year-over-year fundraising revenue for grantees
33%
Average year-over-year increase in donor base for grantees

Proud Partners of Bonterra’s Jumpstart Program

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Jumpstart success stories

“Jumpstart is packaged in a way that was really easy for us to present as a solution to our funding partners. It offers tools organizations can use on their own to grow without relying so heavily on grants from local foundations.”

Megan Conn
Megan Conn
Program Officer, Community Foundation of the North State
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“I think that working with Jumpstart showed us where we’re going as a foundation and how we want to walk alongside our nonprofits and support them with capacity building as we move forward.”

Erin Johnson
Erin Johnson
Vice President of Community Investment, Central Carolina Community Foundation

“Investing in Jumpstart was a no brainer. It is a really tangible action by the foundation as a true partner to say we believe in this, and we want to be part of the solution. Jumpstart creates opportunities for nonprofits to build their relational capital through sustainability and grow nonprofits to the next level.”

Bonnie Hardage
Bonnie Hardage
Executive Director, Jesse Parker Williams Foundation

Get started with Jumpstart

Maximize your community impact, today.

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Step 1: Launch a nonprofit needs assessment

Bonterra conducts a needs assessment to identify each nonprofit’s unique capacity needs.

Step 2: Build a cohort

We partner together to select nonprofits for the program based on assessment results.

Step 3: Launch the Jumpstart program

Nonprofits start with a data bootcamp focused on data hygiene, selecting their coach, and meeting their support team.

Step 4: Receive program updates & impact

Bonterra provides progress reports that include measurable outcomes and program impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bonterra's Jumpstart program a tech-enabled capacity building program that allows grantmakers to strengthen nonprofit resilience and accelerate their community impact. The yearlong program provides nonprofits with one-on-one personal fundraising coaching and fundraising software, helping them raise more money, save time, and build long-term sustainability.

We partner with foundations and grantmakers who are committed to building more equitable communities by supporting the capacity building needs and financial resilience of nonprofits.

Before formalizing a partnership, our team works with foundations and grantmakers to conduct a nonprofit needs assessment to identify each organization's unique strengths and areas for improvement, which allows us to tailor the program to their specific needs.

Bonterra will co-invest alongside the partnering foundations and grantmakers to provide funding for the Jumpstart program and identify and recommend nonprofit organizations to participate in the program. Partners will receive regular updates on the progress of their grantees and see measurable outcomes from their grantees, including increased revenue and improved fundraising capacity.

At the start of the program, nonprofits can choose from a pool of experienced coaches with an average of 19 years of fundraising expertise. By harnessing the collective knowledge of our experienced coaches, Jumpstart meets nonprofits where they are, working together to transform their development office.

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