DMV Capacity Building Map

The DMV Capacity Building Map is a centralized, publicly accessible resource that visualizes the ecosystem of nonprofit capacity building organizations and the types of support they offer. The DMV Capacity Building Map includes a profile for every participating capacity building organization. Each profile lists the organization’s name, mission, and primary contact. Organizations are classified along four variables: training modalities, audiences served, sectors served, and geographic region served. Participating organizations also provide a brief overview of the key programs and services they offer. If your organization is looking for a specific modality or audience, use your computer’s search function to quickly locate the capacity building organizations that offer the resources you need.

Capacity building organizations are listed in alphabetical order below, including: Center for Nonprofit Advancement, Center for Public & Nonprofit Leadership, Coalition for Nonprofit Equity, Compass Pro Bono, Fair Chance, Leadership Greater Washington, Leadership Montgomery, Maryland Nonprofits, Nonprofit Montgomery, Nonprofit Prince George’s County, Spur Local and Stories Change Power.

If there are capacity building services or supports your organization is looking for, but does not see reflected in the map, we would love to hear from you. Your input helps us better meet the needs of nonprofit organizations across the DMV region. Please share your feedback via this short form.

Center for Nonprofit Advancement

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s mission is to strengthen, promote and represent nonprofit organizations, empowering them to meet the diverse, changing needs of our communities. Effective nonprofits, thriving communities.

Core modalities offered: Administrative, operational, or fiscal support services (e.g., grant writing, financial management, HR, etc.); Board matching services; One-off trainings, workshops, or webinars open to the field; Online resource libraries or toolkits/templates for nonprofits; Peer cohorts, networking groups, or communities of practice

Audience(s) served: Board members; Emerging leaders; Executive Directors/CEOs; Organization-wide staff

Sector(s) served: Nonprofit

Geographic region served: DC, MD, and VA

Organizational contact: Taylor Strange, Chief of Staff. Email: taylors@nonprofitadvancement.org 

Key programs/services offered: 

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement strengthens the capacity of nonprofit organizations through a comprehensive range of programs and services. The following opportunities are designed to meet nonprofits where they are and provide them with the tools, connections, and resources they need to expand their impact and ensure long-term success.

• Training and Professional Development: The Center provides classes, certificate programs, and customized learning opportunities on leadership, fundraising, board development, finance, and more.
• Leadership Development and Peer Cohorts: Signature initiatives such as the Executive Preparation Institute (EPI), and Peer cohorts (CEO, COO and MarCom/Dev) support leadership pipelines, encourage sustainability, and foster collaboration.
• Health Insurance and Back-office Support: The Center offers access to comprehensive and affordable health insurance options, along with other back-office supports such as financial management, accounting services, and retirement planning to help nonprofits operate efficiently.
• Award Competitions and Recognition: Through annual award competitions such as the EXCEL Award and the Board Leadership Award, the Center highlights and celebrates the achievements of high-performing nonprofits and exceptional governance.
• Board Match Program: This initiative connects skilled professionals with nonprofit organizations seeking engaged and diverse Board members, supporting stronger governance and leadership.
• Resource Center: The Center maintains a robust online Resource Center offering templates, tools, research, and best practices to support day-to-day nonprofit operations and strategic growth.

Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership

Georgetown University’s Center for Public & Nonprofit Leadership (CPNL) cultivates diverse, transformative, and justice-oriented leaders dedicated to advancing social impact across sectors. 

Core modalities offered: Cohort-based training programs; Hosting roundtables, convenings, or listening sessions for the sector; private, customized organization-wide trainings or workshops

Audience(s) served: Board members; Executive Directors/CEOs; Mid- level staff; Senior leadership/C-suite executives

Sector(s) served: Nonprofit, philanthropy, and government

Geographic region served: DC, MD, and VA

Organizational contact: Vyomika Gandhi, Program Coordinator.  Email: vyomika.gandhi@georgetown.edu 

Key programs/services offered: 

• Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program: The Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program is an 8-day program designed to strengthen the leadership and management capacity of individuals working in or with nonprofit organizations. The program gives participants the skills necessary to respond to the complex challenges and opportunities facing their organizations and communities. The program is offered twice per year: virtually in the spring and in person in the summer.
• Executive Certificate in Philanthropic Leadership: The Executive Certificate in Philanthropic Leadership is a 5-day program designed to strengthen the leadership capacity of philanthropic practitioners working in private foundations, community foundations, corporate foundations, donor advised funds, and other philanthropic organizations. The Certificate gives philanthropic leaders the opportunity to learn about groundbreaking strategies being used by funders large and small, local and global, and to think more broadly about the unique role philanthropy is called to play in our societies. The program is offered once per year in the fall.
• Leading Nonprofit Resiliency Training: The Leading Nonprofit Resiliency training is a new three-day program to help nonprofit executive leaders gain the confidence, knowledge, networks, and tools to advance their ability to resiliently lead nonprofits in the Washington DC region. The training will allow nonprofit leaders, and their board members where applicable, to explore interrelated topics such as leading teams through uncertainty, financial health, scenario planning, and strategic communications. The training will be offered for the first time from October 15—17, 2025.

Coalition for Nonprofit Equity

The Coalition for Nonprofit Equity (CNE) shapes equity-focused public policy and practices to support a healthy nonprofit sector and workforce that provide services all DC residents need to thrive. We work with the nonprofit sector, government partners, philanthropy, and other national and local allies to achieve systemic change that improves the quality of life for District residents by strengthening the advocacy and service capacity of the sector.

Core modalities offered: Nonprofit advocacy support; One-off trainings, workshops, or webinars open to the field; Sector research

Audience(s) served: BIPOC leaders; Executive Directors/CEOs; Program and fundraising/development staff; Senior leadership/C-suite executives; Government and foundation leaders

Sector(s) served: Nonprofit, philanthropy, and government

Geographic region served: DC

Organizational contact: Eloise Russo, CNE Program Administrator.  Email: erusso@fairchance.org 

Key programs/services offered: 

CNE is a convener, mobilizer, and trainer for nonprofits on issues that affect the sector and improving relationships between funders and service providers to ensure we are working together to create healthy communities where all DC residents can thrive.  We can provide training on government funding processes, calculating indirect cost rates, and effective advocacy strategies that support the policymaking process.  As a coalition we convene and aggregate the voices of the sector and can represent the collective interests of busy nonprofit leaders.

Compass Pro Bono

Compass Pro Bono forges lasting ties between local nonprofits and local business professionals to empower thriving, equitable, resilient communities.

Core modalities offered: Board matching services; One-off trainings, workshops, or webinars open to the field; One-on-one coaching services (e.g., for nonprofit executives);

Online resource libraries or toolkits/templates for nonprofits; Private, customized organization-wide technical assistance

Audience(s) served: Board members; Executive Directors/CEOs; Senior leadership/C-suite executives; Programmatic/operational staff

Sector(s) served: Nonprofit and philanthropy

Geographic region served: DC, MD, and VA

Organizational contact: Amy Cress, Executive Director.  Email: acress@compassprobono.org 

Key programs/services offered: 

• On Track: Team-based consulting program providing 4 or 8-month engagements that help nonprofits tackle pressing strategic and operational challenges. Projects are staffed by 5-10 vetted and trained volunteers, and delivered across eight specialized service lines: Board Development, Decision Support, Funding Strategy, New Ventures, Strategic Alignment, Strategic Marketing, Sustainability Analysis, and Technology, Data, and AI Strategy.
• On Demand: One-on-one, eight-week engagements between a nonprofit leader and a skilled volunteer. These projects are highly targeted and address urgent or focused challenges in areas such as fundraising, marketing and communications, governance, HR, finance, program design, or data strategy.
• On Board: Board matching program that recruits, vets, and trains local business professionals for nonprofit board service, based on each organization’s unique governance needs.
• Low Bono Strategic Planning: Affordable, in-depth strategic planning services led by senior Compass staff and experienced volunteers; tailored for smaller nonprofits that cannot afford traditional consulting rates.
• Sorkin Summit:  Annual leadership conference convening 200+ nonprofit leaders, board members, and professionals for learning and discussion on nonprofit governance and strategy.

Fair Chance

Fair Chance is a growing social change and capacity building organization with deep roots in the Greater Washington region. We strengthen community-based nonprofits to achieve life-changing results for children, youth, and families in communities impacted by racism, discrimination, and poverty. Our approach involves transformational capacity building, convening nonprofits, partnering with funders and advocating with policymakers. Since 2002, Fair Chance has partnered with 300+ nonprofits, tackling issues from job readiness to health, literacy to homelessness. The nonprofits we work with demonstrate measurable results in building their organizations, growing their revenue, deepening programmatic outputs, and measuring results.  We work individually and in cohorts, one-time, or long-term, and with an approach that is always grounded in equity and building relationships of trust.

Core modalities offered: Cohort-based training programs; Hosting roundtables, convenings, or listening sessions for the sector; One-off trainings, workshops, or webinars open to the field; One-on-one coaching services (e.g., for nonprofit executives); Peer cohorts, networking groups, or communities of practice

Audience(s) served: BIPOC leaders; Board members; Emerging leaders; Executive directors/CEOs; Program and fundraising/development staff 

Sector(s) served: Nonprofit, philanthropy, and government

Geographic region served: DC, MD, and VA

Organizational contact: Ann Miles, Co-CEO.  Email: amiles@fairchance.org 

Key programs/services offered: 

Our comprehensive capacity-building programs and services are designed to equip small nonprofit organizations (under $3M) with the essential skills, strategies, and support they need to thrive and create meaningful change in their communities. We offer a multi-faceted approach that addresses key areas of organizational effectiveness, fostering stronger leaders, more sustainable operations, and enhanced community impact.

We strengthen nonprofits through individualized organizational assessments, on-demand consulting, workshop series, communities of practice, cohort-based capacity building, convenings, roundtables, & listening sessions. We focus our services on Board Development, Financial Management, Fundraising, HR, Leadership & Management, Outreach & Communications, Program Evaluation, Planning & Strategy. We also help nonprofit leaders think clearly and act boldly in times of uncertainty by focusing on Scenario Planning, Strategic Decision Support, Change Management, Organizational Structure Re-imagining, Values-Driven Facilitation, and Emergency Planning. For details about our services, please visit www.fairchance.org 

Leadership Greater Washington

The mission of Leadership Greater Washington is to bring leaders together to make positive community impact in the Washington Metropolitan region. Our vision is that the Washington Metropolitan region will be a more dynamic and collaborative community with engaged leaders of diverse backgrounds, geographies, and sectors.

Core modalities offered: Cohort-based training programs; Hosting roundtables, convenings, or listening sessions for the sector; One-off trainings, workshops, or webinars open to the field; Peer cohorts, networking groups, or communities of practice

Audience(s) served: Emerging leaders; Executive Directors/CEOs; Mid-level staff; Senior leadership/C-suite executives 

Sector(s) served: Nonprofit, philanthropy, and government

Geographic region served: DC, MD, and VA

Organizational contact: Emika Abe, Senior Director of Programs.  Email: eabe@lgwdc.org 

Key programs/services offered: 

Since 1986, Leadership Greater Washington (LGW) has developed 2,000 executive leaders from DC, Northern Virginia, and Suburban Maryland through its flagship offering, the Signature Program— an intensive 10-month program that exposes professionals to regional civic issues through education, connection, and knowledge sharing. The purpose of the Signature Program is to leverage collective knowledge and resources to make the Greater Washington region a more dynamic and collaborative community.

LGW’s Rising Leaders Program is an investment in the region’s future leaders. The five-month program provides young professionals with the tools they need to succeed as leaders and managers. Through engaging activities and discussion, participants learn skills essential to lead themselves and others. Participants gain insight and experience they can apply in any professional environment. Additionally, they have the chance to meet and learn from a diverse pool of regional leaders during the program and beyond.

Leadership Montgomery

The mission of Leadership Montgomery is to connect and prepare leaders to build thriving and inclusive workplaces and communities.

Core modalities offered: Board matching services; Cohort-based training programs; Hosting roundtables, convenings, or listening sessions for the sector; Peer cohorts, networking groups, or communities of practice; Private, customized organization-wide technical assistance

Audience(s) served: Board members; Emerging leaders; Executive Directors/CEOs; Organization-wide staff 

Sector(s) served: Nonprofit, philanthropy, and government

Geographic region served: MD

Organizational contact: Kaarmin Ford, Senior Director, Communications and Engagement. Email: kaarmin.ford@leadermont.org 

Key programs/services offered: 

Leadership Montgomery (LM) enhances nonprofit capacity by developing the leadership skills of individuals across various career stages, organizational levels, and organizational capacities. Our leadership development programs, CORE, Emerging Leaders (EL), and Elevate, equip nonprofit professionals with tools to lead effectively, build cross-sector relationships, and drive systemic change. CORE engages seasoned leaders in a deep exploration of Montgomery County’s most pressing issues while strengthening civic awareness and collaboration. EL supports early-career professionals in developing foundational leadership competencies and a broader understanding of the community. Elevate is designed for those new in leadership positions, helping them sharpen strategic thinking, enhance team leadership, and prepare for senior roles.

In addition to cohort programs, LM provides capacity-building workshops, custom trainings, and consulting services that support team development, organizational alignment, and stakeholder engagement. Our BoardMatch series prepares individuals for effective board service while helping nonprofits build diverse and engaged boards. The annual LEAD Forum convenes hundreds of cross-sector leaders for learning, connection, and skill-building. All offerings are grounded in a community leadership framework that promotes inclusive, purpose-driven action and long-term impact.

Maryland Nonprofits

Maryland Nonprofits’ mission is to strengthen organizations for greater quality of life and equity. Maryland Nonprofits’ vision is that nonprofits have the power and capacity to advance and sustain vibrant, connected, and equitable communities.

Core modalities offered: Cohort-based training programs; Hosting roundtables, convenings, or listening sessions for the sector; Nonprofit advocacy support; Online resource libraries or toolkits/templates for nonprofits; Private, customized organization-wide technical assistance

Audience(s) served: BIPOC leaders; Board members; Organization-wide staff; Senior leadership/C-suite executives; Policy advocates 

Sector(s) served: Nonprofit

Geographic region served: MD

Organizational contact: Tobeka G. Green, COO. Email: tgreen@mdnonprofit.org 

Key programs/services offered: 

• Accelerator: The Accelerator provides infrastructure and strategic support to nonprofits ready for growth. We provide a mix of high-impact, sliding scale finance, HR, and legal back-office services to strengthen and stabilize organizations’ operations. Our cohort-based Leadership Accelerator offers peer-to-peer learning, leadership development, strategic support, and technical assistance to strengthen nonprofits’ capacity and long-term sustainability.  
• Advocacy: As Maryland’s leading nonprofit public policy advocate, we amplify the sector’s voice on behalf of the people and causes it serves. Our annual Legislative Preview prepares hundreds of nonprofit leaders for the legislative session. Weekly Policy Council meetings unite members to advance equitable policies, increase state investment in communities, and improve the nonprofit operating environment. 
• Consulting: Our consulting practice offers comprehensive services including legal counsel. We provide high-quality, cost-effective, customized services to meet organizations’ unique needs. Key services include strategic planning, organizational development, culture work, board development, scenario planning, corporate integration, custom capacity-building cohorts, sustainability planning, fundraising, and executive coaching. Flat-fee legal services include nonprofit startup, bylaws review, and compliance support. General legal services include governance guidance and risk management.  
• Scenario Planning: Maryland Nonprofits provide individualized and group-based support to nonprofits navigating funding and policy volatility. We facilitate the evaluation of strategic options including shared services, collaboration, merger, program scaling, restructuring, and long-term sustainability planning. 
• Standards for Excellence: Our national ethics and accountability initiative sets benchmarks for nonprofit leadership, legal compliance, finance, and public engagement, providing organizations with tools to operate with integrity.

Nonprofit Montgomery

Nonprofit Montgomery is an alliance of nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, serving as a network, information resource, and advocate for the County’s nonprofit sector. Through advocacy, capacity-building, and collaboration, we empower nonprofits to be effective and sustainable, offering training and resources to strengthen leadership and build resilience. We connect nonprofit leaders, advocate for increased resources, and ensure that policymakers, business partners, and the public understand the sector’s vital role. Our vision is a strong, resilient nonprofit sector that supports a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving Montgomery County for all.

Core modalities offered: Cohort-based training programs; Hosting roundtables, convenings, or listening sessions for the sector; Nonprofit advocacy support; One-off trainings, workshops, or webinars open to the field; Sector research

Audience(s) served: Emerging leaders; Executive directors/CEOs; Mid-level staff; Organization-wide staff; Senior leadership/C-suite executives

Sector(s) served: Nonprofit 

Geographic region served: MD

Organizational contact: Brigid Howe, Executive Director. Email: brigid@nonprofitmoco.org 

Key programs/services offered: 

Nonprofit Montgomery offers a range of capacity-building programs to strengthen local nonprofits and their leaders. Signature programs include Project FIRM, which builds financial leadership and sustainability; MORE (Metrics, Outcomes & Responsible Evaluation), which supports effective impact measurement; and a series of hands-on workshops focused on leadership, planning, and organizational growth. These programs provide nonprofit leaders with the tools, knowledge, and peer support they need to thrive and lead strong, resilient organizations across Montgomery County.

Nonprofit Prince George’s County

Nonprofit Prince Goerge’s County’s mission is Equipping and Empowering Prince George’s County nonprofits to better serve our communities. 

Core modalities offered: Hosting roundtables, convenings, or listening sessions for the sector; Nonprofit advocacy support; One-off trainings, workshops, or webinars open to the field; Sector research

Audience(s) served: BIPOC leaders; Executive directors/CEOs; Mid-level staff; Organization-wide staff; Senior leadership/C-suite executives

Sector(s) served: Nonprofit 

Geographic region served: MD

Organizational contact: Tiffany Turner-Allen, Executive Director. Email: tiffany@nonprofitpgc.org 

Key programs/services offered: 

Nonprofit Prince George’s County offers key capacity-building programs and services designed to strengthen and empower the local nonprofit sector.

• Advocacy & Public Policy: We convene nonprofits to elevate their collective voice and engage policymakers on issues impacting local communities, ensuring their concerns are acknowledged and addressed.
• Collaboration & Networking: Through curated events and workshops, we foster collaboration and alliance-building among nonprofits, enabling them to share ideas, resources, and strategies that enhance their collective impact.
• Education & Capacity Building: We provide targeted resources and training to help nonprofits expand service delivery, improve operations, and cultivate strong leadership.
• Signature programs include: 1) Breakfast with Tiffany: A quarterly, in-person listening session series featuring key decision-makers and influencers. These thought-provoking conversations foster meaningful engagement and explore solutions to strengthen the sector. 2) Lunch & Learns: A six-part workshop series offering expert-led training on current nonprofit best practices, with a focus on leadership, collaboration, and growth, particularly in the health sector. 3) Mondays in Maryland: A virtual weekly session creating space for nonprofit professionals to discuss emerging challenges, share insights, and navigate the evolving nonprofit landscape together.

Spur Local

Spur Local works each day to build the case for community: creating connections, advancing advocacy, strengthening capacity, and elevating awareness of local changemakers and nonprofits to strengthen our region.

Core modalities offered: Board matching services; One-off trainings, workshops, or webinars open to the field; Online resource libraries or toolkits/templates for nonprofits; Peer cohorts, networking groups, or communities of practice; Private, customized organization-wide technical assistance

Audience(s) served: BIPOC leaders; Emerging leaders; Executive directors/CEOs; Marketing/Communications staff; Program and fundraising/development staff 

Sector(s) served: Nonprofit and philanthropy

Geographic region served: DC, MD, and VA

Organizational contact: Chiara Frechette, Director of Programs. Email: cfrechette@spurlocal.org  

Key programs/services offered: 

Spur Local supports nonprofits through opportunities to collaborate, learn, and develop.

Spur Local runs several different peer learning cohorts for nonprofit leaders to connect and learn from each other. This includes cohorts for local leaders by role (e.g., Executive Directors, Development Directors), by identity and experience, by budget size (e.g. a Grassroots Accelerator Program), and by place (e.g., a Ward 7 & 8 cohort). Beyond these formal collaborative opportunities, our team organizes quarterly or more social opportunities for nonprofit staff to connect. Past activities have ranged from a nonprofit trivia night to a group outing to a Nationals baseball game. Future plans include a mental health cohort for local leaders, and increased opportunities for shared learning.

We also offer different options for professional development and capacity building. Our team teaches about 70 webinars a year on a variety of nonprofit management topics from fundraising to communications to board management to strategy. Monthly in-person workshops and an online resource library with 250+ tools and templates round out the broadest of our efforts. One-on-one custom support through virtual office hour conversations and consulting projects are available as well. Our consulting focuses on strategic planning, scenario planning, board and staff engagement, retreat facilitation, and program evaluation.

While Spur Local will work to support any community-focused nonprofit, we specialize in small and medium sized organizations, nonprofits at strategically important moments, and organizations that are proximal to the communities they are serving. Beyond the above work, we raise awareness of our core network of 500+ local nonprofits, raising funds on their behalf through various community campaigns. 

Stories Change Power

We all deserve a world where everyone can thrive – no exceptions. Stories Change
Power provides training, coaching, and learning opportunities to equip people to be
effective, empathetic, and trusted advocates for that world.

Core modalities offered: Cohort-based training programs; Nonprofit advocacy support; One-off trainings, workshops, or webinars open to the field; One-on-one coaching services (e.g., for nonprofit executives); Private, customized organization-wide training or workshops

Audience(s) served: Emerging leaders; Marketing/Communications staff; Mid-level staff; Organization-wide staff; Senior leadership/C-suite executives 

Sector(s) served: Nonprofit

Geographic region served: DC, MD, and VAOrganizational contact: Piper Hendricks, CEO. Email: admin@storieschangepower.org

Key programs/services offered:
Stories Change Power provides training, coaching, and learning opportunities for individuals and for organizations who want to make a difference in their neighborhoods, communities, and country. Our capacity building includes: advocacy strategy; impactful storytelling (both the how of storytelling and the procedure for gathering powerful stories); and public speaking. Our learning opportunities include customized workshops and plenaries for internal staff as well as grassroots advocates, particularly in preparation for Hill Days. If you need effective, empathetic, and trusted advocates, including via powerful storytelling, we’re here for you.