Non-profit Leadership Incubator Fellowship

Non-Profit Leadership Incubator / Internship

The Purpose Fellowship

Connecting Your Purpose to Your Impact

Executive Summary

We connect people to their purpose. Our mission is to transform how families support a healthier way towards a better life.

Join a first-of-its-kind non-profit incubator designed to nurture aspiring and established leaders in the social impact space. This 6- to 12-month fellowship / internship offers direct collaboration with experienced non-profit leaders both domestically and internationally, emphasizing Voice Up's faith-based approach to connecting people to their purpose.

At the heart of Voice Up's mission lies a commitment to empowering entrepreneurs who seek to create positive social change through purpose-driven initiatives. Our core principles serve as both compass and foundation for these changemakers as they navigate the challenging terrain of social innovation.

Core Themes of Purpose-Driven Non-Profit Leadership

1. Purpose-Centered Leadership Development

- **Authentic Mission Cultivation**: Develop a clear, compelling mission that aligns with personal values and addresses genuine community needs

- **Core Principles Integration**: Embed Voice Up's foundational principles of collaboration, humility, precision, patience, and empathy into organizational DNA

- **Faith-Based Framework**: Utilize spiritual guidance and pastoral counseling to maintain mission integrity while navigating complex challenges

2. Strategic Fundraising & Financial Sustainability

- **Diverse Revenue Streams**: Establish multiple funding channels including grants, donations, service fees, and strategic partnerships

- **Relationship-Based Donor Development**: Build authentic connections with donors that transcend transactional relationships

- **Grant Mastery Pipeline**: Develop expertise in identifying, applying for, and successfully managing grant funding

- **Technology-Enabled Efficiency**: Implement cost-saving technologies and automated workflows to maximize resource utilization

3. Compelling Storytelling & Brand Development

- **Authentic Narrative Crafting**: Develop a powerful organizational story that connects emotional impact with measurable outcomes

- **Multi-Channel Communication**: Create consistent messaging across digital platforms, in-person engagements, and printed materials

- **Impact Visualization**: Translate complex program outcomes into accessible, emotionally resonant success stories

- **Community Voice Amplification**: Center the experiences of those served in all communication strategies

4. Board Governance & Strategic Development

- **Strategic Board Recruitment**

- Develop a skills-based recruitment matrix identifying essential expertise areas

- Create a board composition strategy balancing professional skills, community representation, and lived experience

- Implement a thorough vetting process for mission alignment and commitment capacity

- Establish clear expectations through board member agreements and formal orientation

- **Board Development & Engagement**

- Design comprehensive onboarding that includes organizational history, programs, and financial models

- Facilitate ongoing governance training addressing fiduciary duties, legal obligations, and best practices

- Create meaningful committee structures that leverage individual board member strengths

- Implement regular board self-assessment and strategic skill development opportunities

- **Governance Excellence**

- Establish clear bylaws and board policies defining roles, responsibilities, and term limits

- Create a robust conflict of interest policy with annual disclosure requirements

- Develop a board dashboard with key performance indicators for effective oversight

- Implement a regular governance calendar with dedicated strategic planning sessions

- **Strategic Planning Leadership**

- Train boards to lead collaborative strategic planning processes engaging all stakeholders

- Develop frameworks for environmental scanning and SWOT analysis

- Create systems for translating strategic priorities into operational plans and budgets

- Implement mechanisms for regular strategy review and adaptation

5. Three-Year Business Planning Framework

- **Year 1: Foundation Building**

- Establish legal structure and governance

- Develop initial programs based on community needs assessment

- Secure seed funding through founding donors and initial grants

- Build core team and volunteer infrastructure

- Implement essential technology systems

- **Year 2: Growth & Refinement**

- Scale successful pilot programs

- Diversify funding sources

- Develop key performance indicators

- Establish strategic partnerships

- Enhance staff capabilities through professional development

- **Year 3: Sustainability & Expansion**

- Create long-term financial sustainability plan

- Develop succession planning for leadership

- Establish endowment or reserve funds

- Document and package successful methodologies

- Explore expansion opportunities based on proven impact

6. Human Capital Development

- **DISC-Based Team Building**: Utilize personality assessments to optimize team composition and communication

- **Mental Health Integration**: Implement support systems that maintain staff and volunteer wellbeing

- **AI-Enhanced HR Systems**: Leverage technology for recruitment, performance tracking, and professional development

- **Global Talent Recruitment**: Access diverse perspectives through international recruitment strategies

Voice Up Founder Qualifications & Experience

Our Founder brings exceptional credentials to lead this incubator:

- **Healthcare Leadership**: Pioneer in mental and behavioral health innovation, including a program selected as a demonstration site pilot for the state.

- **Executive Experience**: C-Suite executive managing mental health services for 13,000 patients with 600 staff and $60 million annual budget oversight

- **Funding Expertise**: Secured over $50 million in private funding and grants, including a $26.8 million long-term facility bond investment

- **Educational Budget Management**: Seven years' experience managing and reconciling a $3.4+ billion state education funding formula budget.

- **Crisis Response Innovation**: Launched one of a stat's first 24/7/365 mobile crisis units with innovative law enforcement partnerships

- **Global Recruitment Success**: Demonstrated ability to recruit talent across multiple continents including the United States, India, United Kingdom, France, Nigeria, and South Africa

- **Higher Education Partnerships**: Established programs recognized for academic credit at leading institutions of higher learning.

- **Foundation Relationships**: Successful experience with leading global foundations.

- **Entrepreneurship Training**: Selected as small business training expert for Operation Hope (Atlanta, Georgia)

- **Mental Health Advocacy**: National panelist for the National Council on Mental Wellbeing

This non-profit incubator leverages Voice Up's extensive qualifications and faith-based approach to develop purpose-driven leaders equipped to create sustainable, impactful organizations addressing critical community needs through effective governance and strategic leadership.

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Voice Up: Executive Summary

Overview

Voice UP Publishing is a mentorship program that connects students and aspiring leaders with experienced mentors who guide them toward achieving meaningful social impact goals. Operating with cohorts of 10-15 undergraduate and graduate students from across the United States and internationally, Voice UP creates a supportive ecosystem that helps participants connect with their purpose and translate their vision into tangible social change.

Collaborative Structure

The program follows a structured approach to mentorship:

- **Saturday Collaboration Sessions**: Weekly 1-hour meetings where cohort members share progress, exchange ideas, and collaborate on their projects

- **Personal Mentoring Sessions**: Weekly 10-15 minute coaching sessions focused on personalized support, addressing challenges, and providing guidance tailored to each participant's journey.