AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits

Looking to AMPT Up Your Nonprofit? We have 3 upcoming April AMPT Up Your Org Workshops you won't want to miss! Join Angela Dowell April 1st for Part 2 of Amplify Your Financial Health, where she will take you through understanding nonprofit audit requirements, finding and hiring the right accounting firm and more! Later on next month, join Nima Krodel as she takes you through her Two Part Amplifying Impact series on April 15th and 22nd! Nima will teach you the key aspects of crafting strategic plans and writing nonprofit business plans. Register for all three to #AUYO now below! AUYO Financial Health Part 2 on April 1st: bit.ly/AuyoAccounting2 AUYO Impact Part 1 on April 15th: bit.ly/AuyoImpact1 AUYO Impact Part 2 on April 22nd: bit.ly/AuyoImpact2 #FreeWorkshop #Nonprofit #CapacityBuilding #Workshop #ChicagoNonprofit #BlackNonprofit #LatineNonprofit #RegisterNow

Weren't able to make our #AMPTGrant Info Session? No worries! Watch it now on our YouTube Channel! Get all your questions answered from AMPT Director of People and Programs Ana Agarrat and AMPT Capacity Building Manager Karlyn Boens! Be sure to watch before you apply at bit.ly/AMPTGrant2025 #Grant #NonprofitGrant #BlackNonprofit #LatineNonprofit #InfoSession #CapacityBuilding #AMPTUp

Due to unforeseen circumstances, today's AUYO will be postponed to a later date. We will have more information later this week on a new date and time for this workshop. You can find our other upcoming events at?bit.ly/AMPTCalendar Thank you for your patience and understanding. #AUYO #Workshop #Accounting #AuditReadiness #Postponed

Interested in applying for the #AMPTGrant? Don't miss tomorrow's AMPT Grant Info Session at 12 PM with Ana Agarrat and Karlyn Boens! Get all your questions answered as they take you through the process of applying for the AMPT Grant! Register now at https://lnkd.in/gZinj6-v Find the AMPT Grant Application at bit.ly/AMPTGrant2025 #NonprofitGrant #InfoSession #AMPT #BlackNonprofit #LatineNonprofit #GrantApplication #GrantOpportunity #RegisterNow

Join us tomorrow for #AUYO! In this free workshop, you'll hear from Angela Dowell, Chief Financial Officer at Chicago Community Loan Fund (CCLF), as she takes you through: - Learning the basics of nonprofit financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow) - Understanding fund accounting and tracking restricted vs. unrestricted funds - Exploring best practices for budgeting and financial management - Gaining knowledge of accounting tools and software for nonprofits This workshop will take place tomorrow at 12 PM Via Zoom. Register now to join us at bit.ly/AuyoAccounting1 #Workshop #RegisterNow #BlackNonprofits #LatineNonprofits #ChicagoNonprofits #AMPTUp #FreeWebinar #Nonprofit

Last night, Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project – FLAP’s Chief Executive Officer, Alexandra Sossa, had the honor joining the first-ever AMPT Connect as a panelist. ? During this discussion, CEO Alexandra highlighted FLAP’s ongoing efforts to improve working conditions for low-wage workers and the challenges the organization faces in these uncertain times. She reinforced FLAP’s commitment to adapting and prioritizing its mission to better serve and uplift the low-wage worker community. ?? ?? A special thank you to AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits for the opportunity to be part of this important conversation! #FLAP #AMPT #Nonprofit #LowWageWorkers #Panel? - ??If you have questions about your rights at work, email Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project - FLAP at [email protected] or call at 1-888-451-3527

AMPT Up Your Impact with these two AUYO Workshops! Join Nima Krodel of NK Consulting Partners as she takes you through everything you need to know about Crafting Strategic Plans and Writing Nonprofit Business Plans for Funders! Nima will teach you to: - Define clear goals and priorities - Develop a comprehensive strategic plan - Understand funder expectations - Craft a nonprofit business plan - Incorporate flexibility for sustainability These workshops will take place April 15th and 22nd at 10 AM via Zoom. Register for Part 1 at bit.ly/AuyoImpact1 Register for Part 2 at bit.ly/AuyoImpact2 #AUYO #FreeWorkshop #Webinar #StrategicPlans #NonprofitBusiness #CapacityBuilding #BlackNonprofits #LatineNonprofits

We had a wonderful night of conversation yesterday at our first ever AMPT Connect! Our panelists spoke candidly on their organizations struggles during these uncertain times, and how they have reevaluated their next steps in order to prioritize community and their mission. Thank you to our speakers Alexandra Sossa, Richard W. and Christopher Cole for sharing your wisdom and insight with the community! #AMPTUp #AMPTChamps #AMPTConnect #BlackNonprofits #LatineNonprofits #CapacityBuilding

Have questions about our upcoming AMPT Grant? Get all your questions answered from Programs Team members Ana Agarrat and Karlyn Boens at our upcoming Info Session on March 19th at 12 PM! Register now for this free event at https://lnkd.in/gZinj6-v #AMPTUp #InfoSession #AMPTGrant #BlackNonprofits #LatineNonprofits #ChicagoNonprofits #NonprofitGrant #CapacityBuilding

AMPT is very excited to share that applications for the 2025 AMPT Grant are open! This $10,000 capacity building grant aims to assist Nonprofit Organizations in AMPTing up their programming, professional development, and more! We are looking for organizations who: -Have less than $2,000,000 budget - Are Black and Latine-led organizations serving?Black and/or Latine neighborhoods in Chicago - Are serving communities of South and/or West side of Chicago Applications close April 11th at 11:59 PM CDT. Join us March 19th at 12 PM for the AMPT Grant Info Session to get all your AMPT Grant questions answered! Register now for that free event at https://lnkd.in/gZinj6-v Apply now at bit.ly/AMPTGrant2025 #AMPTUp #Grant #AMPTGrant #Nonprofits #NonprofitGrant #BlackNonprofit #LatineNonprofit #CapacityBuilding