Securing the Roots is a fellowship program to expand the fundraising capacity for community-based organizations.
Securing the Roots is hosting a National Cohort for Kataly Grantees in 2025!
In the spring of 2025, STR is excited to offer a 6-week cohort experience tailored specifically for Kataly grantees from nonprofit organizations across the United States. This exclusive opportunity is designed to help them enhance their leadership skills, deepen their impact, and build connections with fellow nonprofit leaders. The cohort will bring together Kataly grantees from diverse organizations nationwide, creating a dynamic space for collaboration, shared learning, and growth across a variety of issue areas.
As part of the cohort, participants will…
build individual and collective capacities for generating resources
learn about raising resources, practice, then learn and practice more
have in-person conversations with major gift officers, program officers, and/or foundation directors
ask and answer questions to help inform the way that your organization raises resources
Important dates for the 2025 program
December 6, 2024: Application available
January 10, 2025: Applications due by 12 AM / Midnight
January 17, 2025: Acceptance notifications sent
January 24, 2025: Participant confirmation documents due
Program Details:
The cohort will run for 6 weeks, from February to March 2025
Open to Kataly grantees from across the nonprofit sector
Arts & culture sector applicants are encouraged to apply
Cohort Schedule:
Fridays from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM PT // 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM ET (Online)
Session 1: February 7
Session 2: February 14
Session 3: February 21
Session 4: February 28
Session 5: March 7
Session 5: March 14
Applicants MUST…
be willing and able to commit to 6 weekly online sessions (10 am - 2 pm ET), 1 one-on-one cohort partner meeting, completing work & assignments between sessions, and 1 one-on-one coaching session with an STR Co-Leader
be the primary fundraiser for your organization *
have some experience in fundraising, but cannot be an expert (approximately 1-5 years of fundraising experience) *
currently work at a nonprofit organization
be working in an organization led by and/or for people of color *
*For more info on these eligibility requirements, please refer to our FAQ page.
Our commitment to equity and accessibility
This program is free. There is NO cost to the individual or organization.
Participants receive a stipend of $2,500 plus additional accessibility support as desired (childcare support, technology, translation or interpretation services, etc.). Stipend can be paid to the individual or organization.
At least 65% of cohort are people of color.
At least 65% of cohort are from gender-oppressed groups.
100% of cohort represent organizations led by and/or for people of color.
Program emphasizes practice, especially in asking for BIG resources.
Sessions value self-care and personal wellness.
Activities take into account the ways that systems of oppression and trauma effect and inform our work.
In the virtual meeting spaces, we provide plenty of brain breaks and curriculum that engages the many ways people learn and process information.
