SVP Denver Accelerator Programs

Our workshops are free, expert-led trainings built for organizations that want to strengthen specific skills, find practical solutions, and connect with peers and experts who understand the work.

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Free Expert-Led Training

You'll learn alongside a small group of local impact organizations through online and in-person sessions designed to move fast, spark ideas, and deliver real results. Every cohort is led by a subject-matter expert. And every participating organization is paired with professionals from the SVP Denver Partner network, who offer hands-on support and honest, outside perspective along the way.

Our Programs

Fundraising Accelerator

Traditional nonprofit fundraising strategy

‍Coming up: Spring 2027

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Impact Investment Accelerator

Prepare to receive impact investment

‍Applications Open: Fall 2026

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Theory of Change Cohort

Define and measure your outcomes and impact

Coming Soon

What Our Programs Look Like

You'll be with a cohort and matched with an Advisor – one of our awesome SVP Partners!

Your Experts

Learn from an expert facilitator and an SVP Partner Advisor.

Approach

Deliverables-based. You'll walk away with something you can put to work.

Accountability

7-week programs with structured sessions and advisor support.

Learn with Peers

Learn alongside a community of peer organizations.

Who Qualifies?

  • Nonprofit or For-Profit Impact Organization
    ‍    Your organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is operating under a fiscal agent or is a social venture.

  • Operating in the Denver Metro Region
    ‍    You are located within and/or providing 51% or more of your services within Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and/or Jefferson counties.

  • Mission and Impact
    ‍    You understand how your services are advancing health, economic, and/or racial equity and meeting a clear community need.

  • Team Readiness
    ‍    Your staff and/or board will dedicate time to assessing current systems, strategizing their desired future state and work to get there on top of day-to-day operations.

  • $100k - $3M in Revenue
    We support impact organizations that are incorporated and have the capacity to implement results of projects, but don’t have the resources to pay for outside support.

  • Inclusiveness and Equity
    Your organization embodies values, policies and practices that ensure all stakeholders are engaged equitably.

90%
of nonprofits and social enterprises who completed a cohort report knowledge gains
80%
of nonprofits and social enterprises who completed a cohort feel ready for growth
20+
programs run over 25 years with multiple programs set for this year

Hear from the Previous Cohorts

Here's what a few members of previous cohorts have said about their experience.

This accelerator has been wonderful and just what I need.

Maia Longenecker
Executive Director

My expectations have been exceeded...the environment and culture of the group are great.

Alejandra Tomes Colmenero
Director of Leadership Development

I presented the Theory of Change [SVP Denver] helped us create to a funder and we were awarded $50,000.

Maria Gonzalez
Executive Director

Common Questions

SVP Denver's accelerator programs give Metro Denver nonprofits and social enterprises the tools, structure, and expert guidance to tackle their most pressing capacity challenges. Each program brings together a cohort of impact organizations for a focused, time-limited experience led by a subject matter expert and supported by SVP Denver Partners. The work you do in the room translates directly into deliverables you can use the moment the program ends.

Don't see an answer for what you're looking for? Reach out to our team directly and we'll be happy to help.

How much time do the accelerators require?

Plan on roughly 2 to 5 hours per week for the duration of the program. That includes attending live sessions and working with your team between meetings. Each organization should designate a project lead who can commit to the full schedule and attend all sessions. If you have 1 to 3 additional staff or board members who can join, even better. Sessions are recorded and notes are shared after each one, so your broader team can stay in the loop even if they can't always be there live.

What does it cost?

The programs are free. SVP Denver is funded through grants and individual donations, which allows us to offer high-value training at no cost to participating organizations. We're committed to making these programs accessible, especially to organizations that don't have the budget to hire outside consultants or pay for capacity-building support on their own.

Are the accelerators in-person or virtual?

It depends on the program. The Fundraising Accelerator and Impact Investment Accelerator run as an in-person cohort, with four two-hour sessions held at the Park Hill Innovation Hub in Northeast Denver. The Theory of Change Cohort has been offered in both online and in-person formats.