Capacity Building

The Community Foundation believes in supporting a strong, equitable nonprofit sector. In working towards this vision, we dedicate our staff time, funding and resources to partner with leaders, organizations and systems to fulfill that vision. In the upcoming 2025-2026 year, the Community Foundation plans to implement the following strategies and programs to further our vision. 

Funding:

• The Trusted Response Fund - The Trusted Response Fund provides flexible support for the strategies, programs, and partnerships nonprofits need most right now. By investing in people, tools, and systems, the fund helps organizations plan, adapt, and stay resilient in a rapidly changing environment.  

Convening: 

• The CORE Fellowship - A two-year capacity building process designed to bring Lehigh Valley nonprofit leaders together to center equity in themselves, their relationships, their organizations, and the Lehigh Valley non-profit sector.  

• CORE Alumni Network - A continued gathering and development of leaders who have participated in the CORE Fellowship, for the purpose of realizing our shared vision of a strong, equitable nonprofit sector.  

• Nonprofit Learning Collective - Intentional convening of a diverse audience of nonprofits, funders and local stakeholders for in-person resource offerings focused on capacity building and connection.