Applications for Blackbaud’s new ‘Hatch’ initiative close December 20.

The ‘Hatch’ by Blackbaud initiative is an intensive 90-day incubation program designed to give small charities a chance to make a big impact. It aims to propel the social good sector forward providing smaller charities with a real chance to make a big impact!

Smaller charities are the unsung superheroes of our local communities and yet receive minimal support and recognition. The statistics are startling with four out of five small charities receiving no government funding and 86% of small charities relying on volunteers to carry out their valuable work.

Blackbaud’s managing director Kevin Sher said the initiative, promotes the work of small charities and increases capacity within the sector.

“Small, grassroots charities are the hidden power behind our communities, but starting out can be tough tough,” Sher said.

Hatch is aimed at start-up charities, however, any small charity with an income of less than $2 million may participate in the program.

In 2017 the initiative aims to bring on board twelve organisations, providing up to $25,000 worth of pro bono support including:

• Dedicated office space and meeting rooms in Blackbaud’s North Sydney office
• IT resources (printing, phone, internet) for 2 people (BYO laptop)
• Fortnightly one-on-one support from professional Mentors in Business, Fundraising, Marketing & Outcomes Measurement
• A 12-month subscription to eTapestry (The #1 fundraising system for growing NFPs)
• A 12-month licence to everydayhero (The leading Peer-to-Peer fundraising platform)
• Fee-free online payment and donation processing
• A structured self-study training program
• Access to the Blackbaud Community, including free events, webinar & training
• Exposure in Blackbaud’s monthly e-Magazine ‘Impact’
• Networking opportunities with other small charities

 What is the selection process?

As part of the application process we identify charities that are doing something unique and innovative in their community – either in how they are executing their charity and raising money, or with their overall mission, and in turn help support those charities.

As part of the formal application process, there are a series of questions that the applicants will go through that will be reviewed, evaluated based on uniqueness, innovation, thoughtfulness and ability to become going concerns over time.

Smaller charities thriving to survive through innovation

For the smaller charity thriving to survive is fundamental. In the search for charities that will benefit most from this initiative, we’re looking for innovative charities that have a real potential to become going concerns. Over the years, the not for profit sector has been going through fundamental changes with charities forming but not succeeding – so the Hatch program sets out to recognise these smaller charities that are doing something different and innovative in the community and providing them with a unique opportunity to truly transform their business potential and become successful.

Apply today – applications close 20 December!

Is your charity doing something unique to benefit your local community? We’re calling on all charities that are just starting out to apply for Blackbaud’s Hatch program today.

Applications for our January intake close December 20.  To apply today visit our Hatch by Blackbaud or email sales@blackbaud.com.au for further information on the program.