Please complete this application form for the 2020 ACCEL Program

In response to COVID 19, the ACCEL program was redesigned for 2020 to support organizations as they navigate the effects of COVID 19 on nonprofit development & fundraising. Based on feedback from past participants, current partners, funders, and stakeholders, the revised ACCEL program meets the current and future needs of Western Pennsylvania’s nonprofit organizations while being accessible to even the smallest organizations.

The revised ACCEL program has the following new additions:
• Online, virtual learning via Zoom Meeting and Zoom Webinar
• Two inclusive course tracks: ACCEL Fundamentals & ACCEL Advanced Fundamentals (no prerequisites)
• Weekly, one-to-one coaching sessions with Development experts to address specific organizational needs
• Weekly, technical assistance sessions to address specific organizational campaigns & events
• Two Free, Peer-to-Peer Roundtable events to address relevant/emerging topics

ACCEL Fundamentals will be offered in two cohorts (Tuesdays 8:30-10:00AM or 3:30-5:00PM)
Advanced ACCEL will be offered in one cohort (Tuesdays 10:00-11:30AM)

There are no prerequisites for the courses (ACCEL graduates are invited back for these courses as well). Each participating organization will receive on-to-one coaching and technical assistance, along with support for end of year campaigns. You will also gain access to our regions ACCEL Alumni Network and continued access to learning activities.