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Project THRIVE: Nonprofit Application

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About Project THRIVE

Thank you for your interest in participating in Project THRIVE! This program is brand new to the Shenandoah Valley and was created with intentions to assist area businesses and nonprofit organizations in the journey from surviving to thriving in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Project THRIVE is a six-week, virtual, facilitated program provided by JMU's Professional & Continuing Education (PCE). We are proud to introduce this program and we are looking for 8 to 10 nonprofit organizations to become a part of our inaugural cohort. We hope that the relationships you will build within this cohort will continue to grow beyond our six weeks together.

Throughout your participation in Project THRIVE, you will be supported by PCE staff and JMU students who are determined to see you succeed.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.jmu.edu/pce/

Confidentiality Statement

The results obtained from your application will be kept in confidence. Your information will be stored in a secure location accessible only to PCE staff.

Contact Information

Nonprofit Information

Organization Name

Organization Phone

Organization Email

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Zipcode

Participant Information

First Name

Last Name

Personal Phone

Personal Email

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Zipcode

What is your position within your organization?

Nonprofit Information

What is your organization's mission statement?

Please describe the typical person you serve. (Note: Please limit your response to no more than 100 words.)

How does your organization meet your clients' needs? (Note: Please limit your response to no more than 100 words.)

How many employees work at your organization?

How many years has your organization been in operation?

On average, how many people does your organization serve throughout the week?

Applications Questions

How has the COVID pandemic affected your organization? Please select all that apply (at least 5) and place them in rank order from greatest (1) to least (5).

Drag your choices here to rank them

Change in number of employees
1
Change in number of volunteers
2
Change in amount of grant funding
3
Change in amount of donor giving
4
Change in number of donors
5
Modifications to how our services are delivered
6
Temporary closure(s)
7
Altered hours of operation
8
Change in demand from our clients
9
Diminished employee morale
10
Change in degree of Board Member involvement
11

Please indicate how the following have changed for your organization:

	Increase	Decrease	No Change
Change in number of employees	Increase	Decrease	No Change

Change in number of volunteers	Increase	Decrease	No Change

Change in amount of grant funding	Increase	Decrease	No Change

Change in amount of donor giving	Increase	Decrease	No Change

Change in number of donors	Increase	Decrease	No Change

Change in demand from our clients	Increase	Decrease	No Change

Change in degree of Board Member involvement	Increase	Decrease	No Change

What strategies have you used to address recent obstacles? Were any of these strategies successful? Why or why not? (Note: Please limit your response to no more than 100 words.)

What are the primary obstacles your organization currently faces? Please select all that apply (at least 3) and place them in rank order from greatest (1) to least (3).

Drag your choices here to rank them

Reduced employment
1
General instability
2
Limited outreach strategies
3
Financial concerns
4
Loss of donors
5
Reduced amount in donations
6
Reduced number of volunteers
7
Increased demand for services
8
Reduced interactions with clients
9

What fears do you have for the future of your organization? (Check all that apply.)

Decreased levels of financial support from funding sources

Not being able to keep my staff healthy and safe

Not being able to keep my volunteers healthy and safe

Not being able to meet the needs of my clients

Decreased level of board member participation

Decreased level of volunteer participation

Increased non-work demands on our staff (such as child care)

Other

N/A

Have you applied for COVID-related external funding (grants and loans) to assist your organization?

Yes, I have APPLIED and RECEIVED external funding

Yes, I have APPLIED but DID NOT RECEIVE external funding

I have considered this option, but did not apply

I have not considered this option

Certify and Submit

Please read and agree to the following statements before submitting your application:

	Yes
I maintain a leadership position within the nonprofit organization for which I am applying to participate in Project THRIVE.	Yes

I understand that Project THRIVE will last 6 weeks and will require approximately 3 hours of my time each week.	Yes

I understand that there may be additional work outside of the weekly Project THRIVE sessions.	Yes

I understand that the nonprofit organization I represent may be eligible for Project THRIVE grant opportunities, but only after my completion of the entire program.	Yes

I understand that Project THRIVE sessions will be facilitated using a virtual video meeting platform.	Yes

I understand that I am expected to attend every Project THRIVE session and that the person whose contact information is listed above will be the only person permitted to attend.	Yes

I understand that I am expected to actively interact with the facilitator and other Project THRIVE participants. This includes having my video camera on during weekly sessions.	Yes

I understand that the submission of this application does not guarantee a spot as a Project THRIVE participant.	Yes

I want to submit my application to participate in Project THRIVE at this time.	Yes