Our Collaborative Cohort program is a transformative grant opportunity that allows funders to invest in nonprofits by providing the tools and training they need to not only build stability and resiliency, but to thrive.
By equipping grantees with essential data skills, powerful measurement tools, and a space to learn and grow together, our funders and nonprofits build stronger, more collaborative relationships, advance equity, unlock actionable insights, and grow their impact faster.
Build stronger relationships with grantees through facilitated collaboration sessions and tools that ensure alignment.
Equip grantees with skill-building training around data management, reporting, and impact storytelling.
Provide grantees sponsored access to tools that empower them to Define, Collect, Analyze and Leverage impact data.
Empower grantees to use data to measure their impact, drive learning and improvement, and increase access to funding.
Grantees receive tools, guidance, and support to define their impact, collect meaningful data, and tell compelling stories that resonate with funders, stakeholders, and communities—amplifying both individual and collective voices.
Grantees engage in peer learning, shared insight exchanges, and relationship-building that expands their network—connecting with peers and grantmakers aligned in purpose.
Grantees learn data-backed practices for effective philanthropy and hone skills tailored to their organizational context to build resilience and anti-fragility into their operating model.
Grantees learn and grow with other nonprofits navigating similar challenges. These facilitated sessions focus on real-time problem solving, shared experiences, and practical skill-building.
Funders and grantees both receive a one-year subscription to the UpMetrics platform - an industry-leading tool to collect, analyze, and communicate impact data—all in one place.
Participants receive training and are supported every step of the way to ensure you’re set up for success and equipped to sustain the work long-term.
Your grantees are doing meaningful work—but we both know that mission alone isn’t enough to ensure long-term stability.
That’s why our Collaborative Cohorts focus on teaching the skills that matter most: data storytelling, fundraising strategy, and collaboration. Combined with peer learning sessions and hands-on support, it’s a powerful way to future-proof their organizations.
Your role is simple: select the location or issue area you want to focus on and the number of grantees you'd like to support, and we handle the rest—onboarding, facilitation, and impact tracking included.
It could be the most impactful grant you make this year.
Meet nonprofits where they are today, for a better tomorrow.
Strengthen collaboration, alignment, and communication with grantees.
Provide technology that enables grantees to define, collect, analyze, and leverage impact data.
Build grantee skills in data management, reporting, and impact storytelling.
Streamline reporting for cohort participants & track outcomes across grantees.
Empower grantees to use data to increase and diversify funding.
Since inception, we've activated cohorts in more than 10 communities across the United States, servicing over 500,000 community members and covering all major thematic areas.
Take a look at our active cohorts for 2025 👉
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The Chicago Cohort was spearheaded by the Foglia Family Foundation in 2018, and has supported more than 75 grantees since that time.
Active Funders: The Cohort is currently celebrating its 5th year of being funded by three foundations: Foglia Family Foundation, IMC Chicago Charitable Foundation, and Christopher Family Foundation.
Current Grantees: 16
Learn MoreThe Southeast Michigan Community Impact Cohort is designed to strengthen nonprofit capacity, drive data-informed decision-making, and deepen social impact across Michigan’s Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties.
Active Funders: Ballmer Group
Current Grantees: 30
The Bay Area Cohort was created in UpMetrics' home base to support nonprofit organizations with programs primarily serving Bay Area community residents.
Active Funders: The Cohort is currently funded by five foundations: Quest Foundation, Walther Family Foundation, O'Brien Family Foundation, Morgan Family Charitable, and the Payne Family Foundation.
Current Grantees: 5
Download a copy of our Collaborative Cohort One-Pager to learn more or easily share details with your leadership team.
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Complete the form to register your interest in either launching a Collaborative Cohort for existing or new grantees, or joining an upcoming cohort as a grantee.
Nonprofits that participate in our cohorts increase their funding by 55.8% year over year, on average.
