Pathway to Sustainability Program 2025

The Pathway to Sustainability 2025 grant offers a training opportunity aimed at nonprofit organizations in Madison County, Alabama. The program provides a comprehensive training curriculum for nonprofit staff, board members, and administration, focusing on case management methods and the use of CharityTracker software. The training is structured with a series of monthly meetings where practical, outcomes-focused case management strategies are shared and developed. These sessions are designed to enhance the skills of nonprofit workers and improve the delivery of services in the community.

The primary objective of the grant is to help nonprofits achieve sustainability through capacity building and improving their use of CharityTracker. The training sessions aim to help participants integrate practical case management tools into their workflow, using data-driven approaches to track and improve client outcomes. The grant is structured as a paid opportunity, with a total grant amount of $10,000 that is disbursed incrementally based on the achievement of specific milestones outlined in the grant requirements.

To be eligible for the grant, the nonprofit must have a fully populated CharityTracker profile for the organization and its staff members. This prerequisite ensures that all participants are equipped to utilize the software effectively throughout the training process. In addition to the training, grant recipients must meet several conditions to remain in good standing and receive full funding. These include completion of Board training with at least 75% of Board members participating, submission of Board minutes that indicate the organization's commitment to the Pathway to Sustainability, and attendance by organizational representatives at a minimum of 75% of monthly cohort meetings.

Recipients must also ensure that they complete a one-year anniversary audit, which will assess their use of CharityTracker software and their accountability to the Pathway model. The audit will be documented through the Charity Tracker Outcomes Report and presented at the Final Outcomes Meeting. This final report will reflect the organization's progress and demonstrate how the training and software integration have been successfully implemented.

The grant’s funding is structured as incremental payments, which are released as milestones are achieved, ensuring that organizations remain on track throughout the duration of the program. The final outcomes will provide tangible proof of progress and commitment to the Pathway to Sustainability approach, which will help ensure that participating nonprofits continue to improve their operational capacity and service delivery long after the training concludes.