Accelerator Program

NLA partners with progressive organizations and leaders to build the power to make lasting change.

NLA runs an in-depth capacity-building Accelerator program for progressive organizations interested in building multi-entity structures to maximize impact and power. Our program runs one cohort for six to eight organizations every two years. Each cohort receives coaching, strategic planning, organizational development, financial, and legal compliance assistance from a diverse pool of consultants and mentors—all of whom are experienced in working with multiple legal entities.

Our accelerator program provides:

Up to 20 months of partnership tailored to the needs of each organization
An organizational assessment tool designed specifically for hybrid organizations
$50,000-$75,000 worth of expertise, resources, and training
Dedicated leadership coach to support and advise the executive director
Access to tools, templates, training, and resources designed specifically for hybrid organizations
Co-created capacity-building plan to address key challenges and opportunities
Access to a team of vetted, diverse consultants, attorneys, and experts—all experienced in working with hybrid organizations

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TESTIMONIALS

Asian American Advocacy Fund

“AAAF took Georgia by storm this year and NLA was there with us every step of the way. Their support helped us set-up our organization for maximum impact. Their team was a valued partner in a tough year. I wish there was more support like this for (c)(4) in our movement. The investment pays off in spades.”

–Aisha Yaqoob Mahmood, Executive Director

Workers Defense Action Fund

“Working with a team that understands the complexity of managing work, money, and staff across multiple organizations was a blessing. This work requires specialized know how. NLA was a valued thought-partner that connected us with resources and consultants who really understood our needs and challenges.”

–Emily Timm, Co-Executive Director

Black Women Wellness Action Project

“NLA was instrumental in helping our organization grow and strengthen our new (c)(4) during this historic year. The support they provided this year will continue to benefit us long into the future as we advance reproductive justice.”

–Nourbese Flint, Executive Director

LUCHA

“I feel so grateful that every time we had a question we knew we could turn to NLA’s team. Building power means navigating complex legal and reporting requirements, and NLA has been there for us at every turn.”

–Chris Gilfillan, Development Director

COLOR Action Fund

“NLA’s coaching, consultants, and expertise have been essential to our ability to scale and build our organization. Their two-year program provides exactly the kind of in-depth support we need to take our (c)(4) work to the next level.”
–Dusti Gurule, Executive Director

SISTER DISTRICT

“New Left Accelerator has connected us to resources and talent that are bringing us to the next level. The support has been invaluable.”

–Rita Bosworth, Founder & Executive Director

RoadMap Consulting

“NLA and RoadMap have focused on bringing voices that have been marginalized in the working class into the center––and ensuring that they have the partnerships, resources, and legal entities they need to build power. This is the behind the scenes work that’s needed to build a powerful progressive movement.”

–Nijmie Dzurinko, Strategic Communications Consultant, Co-leader, New American Majority Cohort

The Movement Cooperative

“NLA has been there all along. They fill a glaring hole in support for new founders and are a go-to resource for organizations like ours that need to scale quickly. And their approach is grounded in values of equity and inclusion, which is invaluable.”

–Josh Nussbaum, Founder & CEO

RAGTAG

“The resources and consulting that New Left Accelerator provides make it possible for mission-driven startups like ours to really hit the ground running.”

–Brady Kriss, Founder & Executive Director