UpMetrics' Collaborative Cohort program is a transformative tech-enabled capacity–building program that allows funders to strengthen nonprofit resilience and accelerate their community impact.
The yearlong program provides nonprofits with impact measurement software, skill-building coaching, and group-based learning opportunities helping them measure their impact, raise more money, save time, and build long-term sustainability.
To learn more about launching a cohort for your grantees, or to submit your interest in joining a future cohort as a grantee, click below.
Grantees learn how to track their impact and tell meaningful stories about their work that resonate with funders and the people they serve.
Grantees learn practical, data-driven strategies to strengthen their work and build long-term stability for their organizations.
Grantees learn from each other, share ideas, and build relationships with peers and funders who share their goals.
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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.
FREE GUIDE
This free guide explores how leading foundations are reimagining their support models by investing in trust, peer learning, and data-informed collaboration.
Drawing on real-world examples from active cohorts—including a Ballmer Group-funded initiative in Southeast Michigan—you’ll gain practical insights to bring to your own grantmaking strategy.
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
Interested in being considered for participation in an upcoming cohort? We're currently exploring future Collaborative Cohorts in the following cities:
If your city isn’t listed—don’t worry! We’re expanding into new regions all the time, and we’d love to know where interest is growing.
Download a copy of our Collaborative Cohort One-Pager to learn more or easily share details with your leadership team.
Let's Connect!
Complete the form to register your interest in either launching a Collaborative Cohort for nonprofit grantees, or joining an upcoming cohort as a grantee.
Please note that submitting your interest is not a formal application or commitment. It’s simply a way to raise your hand and say: “This sounds exciting—I'd like to learn more!”
Nonprofits that participate in our cohorts increase their funding by 55.8% year over year, on average.
