Latino Nonprofit Accelerator

“What if we invested in nonprofits the way we do in startups? What big impact could we make?”

It’s time to stop asking and to start doing. That’s why the Latino Community Foundation launched the first-ever Latino Nonprofit Accelerator, an incubator that gives grassroots nonprofits the boost they need to grow into strong anchor institutions. Our unique recipe is a focus on branding, fundraising, and opening doors of opportunity for visionary Latino nonprofit leaders. We’ve already learned that when we truly invest in our gamechangers – we can change the game.

Our groundbreaking Accelerator has been featured in: Univision, ABC7, TechCrunch, GeoFunders and many more.

WHAT IS IT

Through the Latino Nonprofit Accelerator, the first-ever 16-month incubator for Latino nonprofits, LCF invests money, provides marketing training and fundraising mentorship, and a loving community to amplify the voice and accelerate the impact of grassroots organizations.

At this time, participation in the Accelerator is by invitation only. Our staff and Accelerator alumni are responsible for submitting their nominations.

WHY WE NEED TO ACCELERATE LATINO NONPROFITS

Latino-led nonprofits working on the frontlines of social change are the engines of cultural, economic and civic opportunity that our communities need. Yet, nationally only 1.1% of philanthropic dollars are invested in Latino-led organizations– despite the fact that Latinos are 18% of the nation and 40% of California.

It is difficult for organizations to meet the unprecedented and growing need for their programs without more resources and stronger funding partners. At the same time without a strong foundation in fundraising and marketing most organizations struggle to secure investments. At LCF, our Accelerator is about unleashing the powerful assets of each organization and building their self-determination and skills for long term power and economic sustainability. Over the course of 16 months, we stand alongside our cohort of Latino-led organizations and equip them with the fundraising, marketing, storytelling and evaluation skills and tools they need to thrive.

UNIQUE. PEOPLE POWERED MODEL

At LCF, we put love, relationships, and people at the center of our work. Using the power of culture, we challenge each other to think big, to be bold, and to lead from a place of strength. We infuse all of our trainings and retreats with “La Cultura Cura” (Culture Cures) teachings and philosophy. Our approach allows our Acceleration Lab participants to:

Increase their confidence to tell their story and own their impact

Strengthen their brand equity and marketing capacity

Grow unity and camaraderie among and between Latino nonprofits and leaders

CHECK OUT OUR LATEST ACCELERATOR ONE PAGERS

MEET OUR COHORTS

2024-2025
Al Otro Lado

El/La Para TransLatinas

Imperial Valley Equity & Justice Coalition

Las Fotos Project

LOUD for Tomorrow

The Multicultural Institute

Valley Voices

2022-2023
ALAS – Ayudando Latinos A Soñar

Brown Issues

CBDIO – Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño

Gente Organizada

Líderes Campesinas

OCCORD – Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development

Youth Alliance

2019-2020
99 Rootz

DevMission

Dolores Huerta Foundation

Fresno Barrios Unidos

La Luz

North Bay Organizing Project

Nuestra Casa

Prospera

TODEC

2017-2018
Chicana Latina Foundation

CURYJ

Digital NEST

Faith in the Valley

Fathers and Families of San Joaquin

HOMEY

ODAT

Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos

SIREN

ACCELERATOR LAB

LCF expanded our Accelerator model. We launched our first-ever Accelerator Lab in Silicon Valley!

The Lab is a three month branding pilot that equips leaders with world-class tools to share their stories and strengthen their brands.

Silicon Valley Accelerator Lab
Alliance for Youth Alliance

Bay Area Gardeners Scholarship Foundation

School of Arts & Culture

Siena Youth Center

SOMOS Mayfair

Valley Verde