Philanthropitch Austin Partners

Philanthropitch Austin is presented in partnership with the Notley Fund and Mission Capital.

 

 

Notley Fund invests in sustainable and scalable solutions that create positive change in people’s lives. Notley Fund does not focus on a specific issue, sector or geography, rather we seek out innovative approaches to old problems. Notley believes that collaboration is the key to success and work together to bring in diverse partners. Notley incubates and expands programs that amplify giving in local communities.

In Austin, finalists pitch for grant funding and possible acceptance into Mission Accelerator, a program of Mission Capital.

The Mission Accelerator is a five-month program designed to fast-track the growth and impact of nonprofits in Greater Austin. Accelerator participants engage in group classes and receive one-on-one guidance from nonprofit consultants and some of Austin’s most successful business leaders and social entrepreneurs. This unique opportunity brings new, high-value resources to a select group of nonprofits each year.

Upon completing the program, participants will have created a business growth plan with a powerful case for funding. Participants may also gain access to creative forms of capital, including $3,000 from Mission Capital for completing the program and an opportunity to pitch for continued investment upon graduation.

The Mission Accelerator helps organizations address areas such as:

• Program or service ideation
• Business model and organizational structure
• Unique value proposition and competitive advantage analysis
• Target market and industry, competition and barriers to entry
• Partnership identification and assessment
• Marketing, sales and financials