AUYO - Amplify Your Nonprofit’s Financial Health: Accounting Practices and Audit Readiness Tips Part 1
Apr
1

AUYO - Amplify Your Nonprofit’s Financial Health: Accounting Practices and Audit Readiness Tips Part 1

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

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AUYO - Amplify Your Nonprofit’s Financial Health: Accounting Practices and Audit Readiness Tips Part 2
Apr
8

AUYO - Amplify Your Nonprofit’s Financial Health: Accounting Practices and Audit Readiness Tips Part 2

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

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LAST DAY to Apply for the 2025 AMPT Grant!
Apr
11

LAST DAY to Apply for the 2025 AMPT Grant!

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

  • This grant cannot be applied to: payroll, taxes, rent, and other overhead costs

  • 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

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AUYO Impact: Crafting Strategic Plans and Writing Nonprofit Business Plans for Funders Part 1
Apr
15

AUYO Impact: Crafting Strategic Plans and Writing Nonprofit Business Plans for Funders Part 1

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

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AUYO Impact: Crafting Strategic Plans and Writing Nonprofit Business Plans for Funders Part 2
Apr
22

AUYO Impact: Crafting Strategic Plans and Writing Nonprofit Business Plans for Funders Part 2

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

  • Understand Funder Expectations: Identify what funders look for in nonprofit business plans, including financial transparency, program outcomes, and alignment with their interests.

  • Craft a Nonprofit Business Plan: Develop a structured document that includes mission alignment, organizational overview, market analysis, program strategies, and funding projections.

  • Incorporate Flexibility for Sustainability: Integrate evaluation mechanisms and adaptive strategies to ensure long-term impact and scalability.

Register now at bit.ly/AuyoImpact2

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AMPT Connect
Mar
13

AMPT Connect

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

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Partnership Plan Info Session
Jan
29

Partnership Plan Info Session

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

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Nonprofit Town Hall
Jan
14

Nonprofit Town Hall

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

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Applications Close for the Social Sector Lab!
Dec
16

Applications Close for the Social Sector Lab!

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

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LoCC in at AMPT
Nov
7

LoCC in at AMPT

  • 600 West Cermak Road Chicago, IL, 60616 United States (map)
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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!

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The AMPT Fête
Sep
26

The AMPT Fête

  • 600 West Cermak Road Chicago, IL, 60616 United States (map)
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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

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AMPT Nonprofit Sharespace
Aug
8

AMPT Nonprofit Sharespace

  • 600 West Cermak Road Chicago, IL, 60616 United States (map)
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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!

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AMPT Nonprofit Sharespace
Jun
13

AMPT Nonprofit Sharespace

  • 600 West Cermak Road Chicago, IL, 60616 United States (map)
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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!

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AMPT Nonprofit Convening 2024
May
10

AMPT Nonprofit Convening 2024

  • 600 West Cermak Road Chicago, IL, 60616 United States (map)
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Join AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits and our Advisory Council for our 2nd Annual Nonprofit Convening on Friday, May 10th!

In line with the values of AMPT, the Advisory Council is holding space for the nonprofit and philanthropy communities of Chicago to intentionally build relationships. We are firm in our understanding that in order to build a community you have to be in community. To that end, we have planned a morning of joyful engagement, deep discussion, problem-solving, and meaningful action to change the philanthropic practices in our city.

We hope to see you at 600 West Cermak Road for our small group sessions, and community-building opportunities as we come to together to deepen our impact with Black and Latine leaders in nonprofits.

Contact Ana Agarrat at ana@amptchicago.org for more information!

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