Join Nima Krodel of NK Consulting as she takes you through:

• Defining Clear Goals and Priorities: Establishing mission-aligned objectives and strategic priorities to guide organizational growth.

• Develop a Comprehensive Strategic Plan: Outlining actionable steps, resource needs, timelines, and success metrics for achieving organizational goals.

Register now at bit.ly/AuyoImpact1

AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits (AMPT) is thrilled to announce an opportunity for nonprofits to apply for an AMPT Grant!

Available Amount & Grant Term

• $10,000 capacity-building grant

• Examples of projects include: supplementing program expenses, developing a new program, professional development for staff, or fees related to hiring external consultants

• All 501(c)3 and Fiscally Sponsored organizations can apply; valid IRS standing required

Priority Organizations

• Less than $2,000,000 budget

• Black and Latine-led organizations

• Serves Black and/or Latine neighborhoods in Chicago

• Organizations serving communities of South and/or West side of Chicago

Apply now at bit.ly/AMPTGrant2025

Join us for our first AUYO of the year!

Join Angela Dowell, Chief Financial Officer at the Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF), as she takes you through:

• Understanding Nonprofit Audit Requirements

• Preparing for a Successful Audit

• Finding and Hiring the Right Accounting Firm

• Navigating Compliance & Risk Management

• Q&A and Action Planning

Register now to join us at bit.ly/AuyoAccounting2

Join us for our first AUYO of the year!

Join Angela Dowell, Chief Financial Officer at the Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF), as she takes you t through:

• Learn the basics of nonprofit financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow)

• Understand fund accounting and tracking restricted vs. unrestricted funds

• Explore best practices for budgeting and financial management

• Gain knowledge of accounting tools and software for nonprofits

Register now to join us at bit.ly/AuyoAccounting1

Get all your AMPT Grant questions answered from AMPT Program Team Members Ana Agarrat & Karlyn Boens!

Register now at bit.ly/2025AMPTGrantSession

Join us for our first 2025 AMPT Connect on March 13th from 5:30 - 7 PM at 600 W. Cermak Rd!

Hear from community leaders on how their organizations are choosing to center humanity, lean into joy, and continue moving forward during this uncertain time. Panel discussion followed by networking opportunity.

Hear from our 3 panelists:

Alexandra Sossa - Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project - FLAP

Christopher Cole - DishRoulette Kitchen

Richard Wallace - Equity And Transformation

Light refreshments and drinks will be available throughout the event.

Register now to join us at bit.ly/AMPTConnect

Today is the LAST DAY to apply for the Crisis Management Consulting Program!

This program is designed to provide nonprofit leadership with customized, hands-on guidance to navigate financial instability, operational disruptions, and challenges during times of crisis.

Apply now at bit.ly/AMPTCrisisManagement

Join AMPT as we take you through all you need to know about our upcoming Crisis Management Consulting Program!

Register now for this free event at bit.ly/AMPTCrisisInfoSession

Join Giselle Rodriguez of Illinois Workers in Action to learn about the issues impacting not only Latine & Hispanic communities, but immigrants from all backgrounds across Chicago.

This event will be presented in both English & Spanish.

Register now for this free event at bit.ly/IWAKnowYourRights

Join AMPT Capacity Building Manager Karlyn Boens January 29th at 11 AM for our Partnership Plan Info Session!

Partnership Plans connect nonprofits with experienced consultants, whose services are fully funded by AMPT, to collaboratively design and execute a customized capacity-building project. These projects are designed to address each organization's unique challenges and opportunities, ensuring alignment with their mission and goals.

Over a 3-month period, organizations and consultants work together, supported by monthly check-in calls with AMPT to ensure progress and alignment.

Learn from Karlyn as she takes you through:

• Timelines for each phase of your partnership plan

• Introduction to the RFP templates, guidance materials, and evaluation criteria

• AMPT's role in supporting organizations and consultants

• Q & A

Register now for this free virtual event at bit.ly/AMPTPartnershipPlan

Have questions about our ECC? Join Jarrett Bobo for our Virtual Info Session!

Register now for this free event at bit.ly/ECCInfoSession2025

Join AMPT and Forefront Tuesday, January 14th for our Nonprofit Town Hall!

This virtual event will teach nonprofit organizations about the current federal policies that have implications on the nonprofit sector for orgs who focus on racial justice, social justice and communities that are systematically marginalized.

During the townhall, Holly Ambuehl, Forefront's Director of Policy and Government Affairs, will explain what policies are currently on the table, what they mean, who they impact and how in addition to suggestions for how to think about their impact on our work.

Register now at bit.ly/AMPTForefrontTownHall

AMPT is collaborating with the Social Sector Leadership Program (SSL) at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice!

SSL is offering a new “Social Sector Lab” 9 week course, which will match teams of students with AMPT-affiliated organizations to examine a central strategic question that, if answered, could help you make an important decision that could increase your impact.

We are excited to collaborate with this program on this new class, which will emphasize AMPT values of centering community organizations and their leadership in the work of antiracist capacity-building.

Applications close December 16th. If you have any questions, contact Director of People & Programs Ana Agarrat Abel at ana@amptchicago.org.

Apply now at bit.ly/AMPTLab

Join us to learn about the all new updates for our AMPT Programs in 2025!

We will be sharing our program calendar, including AUYO, Cohorts, Grants, and all you need to know to be involved.

Register now here!

Get all your SSL questions answered from our very own Ana Agarrat!

Register now at bit.ly/AMPTLabOfficeHours

Join us November 7th In conjunction with our values of community & collaboration, AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits & Leaders of Color Collective are combining our previous November events to come together as a community for LoCC in at AMPT!

LoCC in at AMPT will take the Leaders of Color Collective & Nonprofit Sharespace’s missions of community, support, and resources for BIPOC nonprofit leaders and combine them for maximum connection & impact.

This event will now take place on November 7th at AMPT HQ - 600 West Cermak Road from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. Food & drinks will be provided. 

Register Now!

Join AMPT Capacity Building Manager Manager Karlyn Boens on November 5th for AUYO: Amplify Your Rest: A Radical Form of Self-Care! Register now at bit.ly/AuyoRest

Join AMPT Learning & Development Manager Jaz Ocampo on October 8th for AUYO: Amplify Your Evaluation! Register now at bit.ly/AuyoEval

Applications for Project Elevate close today! Project Elevate, in partnership with Pepsi Co. & The Chicago Bulls, is a capacity-building program that provides local Black and Latine-led nonprofit leaders with resources intended to expand their leadership skills and encourage professional development.

Apply now at bit.ly/ProjectElevate2024

Be sure to apply for the Digital Communications Cohort by the end of today in order to qualify! Apply now at bit.ly/AMPTDCC

After 5 years of AMPTing up Chicago, we are ready to celebrate all that we have accomplished, in style with The AMPT Fête!

Join us for an evening of fun, fare, and connection as we reflect on AMPT’s growth over the years and celebrate our journey ahead.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN SOLD OUT

Join AMPT Jarrett Bobo for our virtual info session to get everything you need to know about our upcoming Digital Communications Cohort! Register now at bit.ly/DCCInfoSession

Join AMPT Director of People & Programs Ana Agarrat & AMPT Programs Manager Jarrett Bobo for AUYO: AMPT Up Your Program Strategy! Register now at bit.ly/AuyoProStrategy

Join us August 8th for our second Nonprofit Share Space of the Year! Join other nonprofit organization leaders in this space to share resources and make connections on a quarterly basis.

Our Share Space will be from 5:30 -7 PM at 600 West Cermak Road.

Register Now!

Excited for the AMPT Fête? Get your tickets before the end of the day June 20th to get $50 off your tickets!

Get your tickets now before you lose out on this deal!

Join us June 13th for our first Nonprofit Share Space of the Year! Join other nonprofit organization leaders in this space to share resources and make connections on a quarterly basis.

Our Share Space will be from 5:30 -7 PM at 600 West Cermak Road.

Register Now!

Apply now for the AMPT Grant before 11:59 PM! Apply now at bit.ly/AMPTGrant

Join us June 10th at 600 West Cermak Road for AUYO: AMPT Up Your Communications & Brand Marketing with AMPT Communications Manager Diego Roman! Register now at bit.ly/AuyoCBM

Join us for our first in person AUYO: Amplify Your Access to Capital with Chicago Bulls Director of Public Relations Erica Bauer! Join us at our home at 600 West Cermak Road! Register now at bit.ly/AuyoAccesstoCapital

Get all you AMPT Grant questions answered from AMPT Director of People & Partners Ana Agarrat! Register now at bit.ly/AMPTGrantInfoSession