Calling Nonprofits in the Southeast Michigan area!
Don't miss the chance to become a sponsored grantee and be supported in developing an impact measurement program at your nonprofit!
Ballmer Group is partnering with UpMetrics to provide nonprofits serving Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties free access to our impact measurement & management platform, professional services, and peer-to-peer learning sessions for 36 months.
UpMetrics helps organizations collect data, gain insight through analysis, and improve programs. Data visualizations and dashboards support nonprofits’ ability to use data for fundraising, reporting, and programmatic decision-making.
Clearly define your approach to creating positive impact within an impact framework.
Simplify reporting with insightful dashboards and visualizations.
Improve program effectiveness through data-driven decision-making.
Strengthen fundraising efforts by displaying clear evidence of your impact.
Build long-term capacity around data collection, analysis, and management.
Engage in peer-to-peer learning and inspiration sessions.
Applications Open until October 15
Nonprofits in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties are invited to apply for this grant opportunity. Please ensure that you complete both the Grantee Application and Operational Readiness Surveys by October 15 to be considered.
We recommend previewing the questions and preparing your answers in an external document to prevent any loss of work. Completing both the Grantee Application and the Operational Readiness Survey should take no more than 30 minutes.
We encourage all applicants to attend an upcoming Info Session to learn more about the Southeast Michigan Community Impact Cohort.
If you have questions, please reach out to Maureen Rovas at maureen@upmetrics.com.Info Session Recording
Watch the on-demand recording to learn more about the process of applying for the nonprofit grant offered through the generous donation of Ballmer Group, and the resources and learning opportunities you can expect to receive if you're selected to participate in the upcoming Cohort.
You will also see a brief demo of our newly-revamped Impact Measurement & Management (IMM) Suite.
If selected to join the Cohort,
each grantee will receive the following:
UpMetrics IMM Platform
Many organizations collect data from disparate sources. UpMetrics funnels all data into a single place, allowing staff to analyze high-level trends and performance through customized dashboards.
Professional Services
UpMetrics offers a variety of professional services packages to help grantees make the most of data. Working in partnership with each grantee, the UpMetrics Client Success team applies a collaborative approach that maps to grantee goals and helps build capacity along the way.
Peer-to-Peer Sessions
All grantees will be invited to a series of professional development meetings throughout the year to learn from and share best practices with their peers.
Impact Learning Collective Participation
All grantees will be invited to share, learn and co-create a knowledge of information with a group of other client organizations that have an interest in similar topical areas.
About Ballmer Group
Ballmer Group is committed to improving economic mobility for children and families in the United States.
They fund leaders and organizations that have demonstrated the ability to reshape opportunity and reduce systemic inequities.
The Southeast Michigan team works across the tri-county area surrounding Steve Ballmer’s hometown, bringing philanthropy, government, and business together to tackle economic mobility, and focusing on education and community development.
Visit their website at www.ballmergroup.org.
