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Northeast OKC Nonprofit Incubator

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The Northeast Nonprofit Incubator was created to build up and fortify nonprofits that focus on Oklahoma City’s Black community and Eastside residents. This program seeks to increase the capacity of black-led organizations working in Northeast Oklahoma City, which will in turn benefit the communities they serve. The program is part of a larger effort to create sustainable and inclusive economic development in Oklahoma City’s Northeast section. The initial cohort application period is Feb. 15th to Feb. 28th and it will begin on March 9th. 

Learn more about the Incubator at the
Information Sessions:

Thursday, Feb 23rd - 6 pm to 8 pm - Kindred Spirits (1726 NE 23rd St. OKC, OK 73111).

This information session is sponsored by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.

Saturday, Feb 25th - noon - Virtual

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Northeast OKC Nonprofit Incubator Components

  • Identify 7-10  nonprofits who are willing to participate in the initial cohort, based upon the following criteria:

    1. Organizations selected to participate must be black-led and/or operate primarily in Northeast Oklahoma City

    2. Organizations must have two years of operations, with preference going to organizations with at least five years of operations

    3. Participation will be limited to organizations with $500,000 or less in annual revenue

  • The Incubator format will be:

    • Training sessions on nonprofit management and governance, fundraising fundamentals, marketing and branding, and finances and accounting.

    • Program dates: 

      • March 9th, 5pm 

      • March 16th - no meeting (Spring Break)

      • March 23rd, 5pm 

      • March 30th, 5pm 

      • April 6th, 5pm 

      • April 13th, 5pm 

      • April 20th - no meeting/reflection time

      • April 27th, 5pm 

      • May 4th, 5pm 

      • May 11th, 5pm 

  • Once organizations successfully complete Incubator training sessions, they will receive follow-up support that will reinforce the training they have received and will provide for their continued development, including:

    • Paid membership in the Oklahoma City Black Chamber of Commerce.

    • Paid membership in the Greater OKC Chamber at the Board of Advisor level and All-Day Passes to attend Elevate.

    • Paid membership in the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.

    • Up to 5 hours of follow-up mentoring and coaching by Incubator facilitators.

    • Up to $5,000 to be used towards the development of strategic plan by an organization of their choice, if needed.

    • One year of bookkeeping services, if needed.

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