Through the Georgia Arts Accelerator Program, arts organizations from across the state now have three opportunities to strengthen their institutions. See the Accelerator program overview here. Below, find FAQs for the program and each of its components.
GCA is utilizing American Rescue Plan funds for COVID relief to support these programs which will strengthen the capacity of arts organizations struggling to stabilize following COVID.
GCA is utilizing American Rescue Plan funds for COVID relief to support these programs which will strengthen the capacity of arts organizations struggling to stabilize following COVID.
Arts organizations in the state of Georgia, defined as a nonprofit that has an arts-based mission statement and where at least 50% of programming is arts-based.
Please note that GCA approval is required prior to participation; please allow 2 weeks for your registration request to be processed. Due to the overwhelming response in applications, only those who have been accepted will be notified.
No, awards are in the form of fully paid registration(s) for one or more of the three listed programs.
All programs are delivered over Zoom.
Organizations register using the links provided on the overview page. Registrations will be qualified using GCA criteria (see above) and prospective participants will be notified and provided all necessary information to participate.
Yes, please apply for all that you are interested in. We will have programs rolling out throughout 2023 and 2024.
Space is limited to 100 organizations in each of the 3 programs (300 total).
Ideally, yes. However, we understand that many organizations do not have staff but rather have highly involved boards and volunteers. We welcome applications from prospective participants that feel they can make a commitment to attend the program sessions and perform the activities required.
Ideally, yes. However, we understand that many organizations do not have staff but rather have highly involved boards and volunteers. We welcome applications from prospective participants that feel they can make a commitment to attend the program sessions and perform the activities required.
These programs were envisioned to engage teams. Cohorts are appropriate for team members (including board members) working together on the organization’s sustainability or those working on a particular strategic objective. The NU subscription is an organizational subscription, therefore there is not a limit on the number of staff who can take courses through the NU subscription.
The Georgia Center for Nonprofits. See more information on GCN.org.
Each session is recorded. Session recordings and materials are loaded onto a SharePoint site that each participant has access to at any time.
For assistance registering, please email GCN and we will respond within one day.
The Facilities Management Cohort includes:
Our fall 2024 session schedule, taught in-person at GCN’s Atlanta Headquarters:
Any person or team with the primary responsibility of maintaining or managing the maintenance of a facility.
The Georgia Center for Nonprofits (GCN) offers this course in collaboration with the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA). Certified Facilities Management professionals teach the course.
The Atlanta Chapter of IFMA is the premier, focused resource for professional development and innovative solutions in strategic facility management. The IFMA Atlanta Community Services Committee partners with nonprofit organizations to assist them in improving their facilities and maximizing the value of their facility dollars. For information on the work of IFMA Atlanta in the nonprofit community, check out the IMFA Atlanta website.
A program of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, Nonprofit University (NU) is among the largest nonprofit-specific professional development programs in the country, with over 150 classes and certificate programs.
A program of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, Nonprofit University (NU) is among the largest nonprofit-specific professional development programs in the country, with over 150 classes and certificate programs.
Nonprofit University Subscriptions through the Arts Accelerator program offer two seats in each of the core-curriculum courses for a full 12 months. See the catalog here.
Subscriptions can start in any month, and lasts for an entire 12-month period (i.e, June 1 – May 31).
Subscriptions can start in any month, and lasts for an entire 12-month period (i.e, June 1 – May 31).
No, it is tied to an organization. Therefore, any staff, board, or key volunteer may sign up for classes during the year.
Participants will be provided a special registration link specific to the organization. Access to a dedicated customer service representative will also be provided.
The majority of Nonprofit University’s (NU) catalog are core classes. However, NU also offers certain longer format leadership and management courses, as well as some specialty courses that are not included. These exceptions are noted in the catalog.
We offer repeat classes of the same material with the same instructor in different months. We also offer recorded versions of many courses. In addition, we may have excess capacity in which case we can offer more seats.
A cohort is a learning group that generally shares common characteristics. In this case, we may group organizations by size, geography, or type.
A cohort is a learning group that generally shares common characteristics. In this case, we may group organizations by size, geography, or type.
Cohorts provide a blend of training, coaching, and light consulting. They are generally paced out over a period of time – generally 3-4 months – providing space for teams to actively work through problems, projects, or frameworks related to topics specific to the cohort. Cohorts provide the additional benefit of peer learning and exchange, often resulting in collaboration or bonding that lasts beyond the cohort. Last, cohorts often retain the core instructor/coach which allows deeper understanding of each participant’s strengths and challenges and a more contextualized approach to content presentation.
Cohorts provide a blend of training, coaching, and light consulting. They are generally paced out over a period of time – generally 3-4 months – providing space for teams to actively work through problems, projects, or frameworks related to topics specific to the cohort. Cohorts provide the additional benefit of peer learning and exchange, often resulting in collaboration or bonding that lasts beyond the cohort. Last, cohorts often retain the core instructor/coach which allows deeper understanding of each participant’s strengths and challenges and a more contextualized approach to content presentation.
Absolutely! Cohorts are built for teams.
It is fine to participate as a single participant. However, you may want to consider adding board members or a key volunteer or two if appropriate.
Each cohort lasts approximately 10 weeks, consisting of six session meetings and six optional “open office hour” coaching calls.
Three cohorts will be available in 2024. The spring session starts on March 26; the summer session starts on June 11; and the fall session starts on September 17.
Fall Cohort schedule, starting September 17
PLEASE NOTE: The Fall Sustainable Impact Cohort is now at capacity and no longer accepting applicants. Watch this page for updates on the next Arts Accelerator cohort opportunity.
Three capacity-building programs for arts organizations, funded by the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) and hosted by GCN.
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*Qualifying organizations are those with an arts-based mission and programming that is at least 50% arts-based. GCA approval is required prior to participation.
