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Collaborative Program

The Collaborative Program was developed to provide individualized opportunities to Tier II grantees to strengthen organizational capacity through curated networking, workshops, trainings, and mentoring.

Small cohorts are formed by grouping organizations with similar characteristics—such as budget size, discipline, staffing, or organizational priorities. Participants are selected based on their Interest Form, their most recent ZAP Tier II application, and with consideration for representing a range of disciplines and districts throughout Salt Lake County.

Cohorts will meet for a series of two-hour sessions held over several weeks or months. Each session focuses on a single area of nonprofit organizational development, offering an in-depth look at practical skills and strategies.

Learn more about each session topic, eligibility requirements, and review process by downloading the Collaborative Program Guidelines. Interested organizations may apply to participate in the program by filling out the Interest Form. 

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"My biggest takeaway from the Impact Program is knowing that we have resources and a support system throughout our community. The program encouraged relationship building with other leaders and I feel supported by new friends and colleagues."

Collaborative Program Statistics

Collaborative Program Session Topics

Learn more about the session topics below. The Interest Form, which will be released in May, will be for the final three training cohorts of the year. Participants will be selected from the pool of completed submissions.

Build Your Social Media Strategy

Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center

May 6, May 27, June 17
10:00 AM - Noon

Instructor: Josi Garfield

Foundations of Nonprofit Financial Management

Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center

August 12, September 2, September 23
10:00 AM - Noon

Instructor: Sheila Srivastava / Cody Goetz and Kelsey Ellis

Outdoor Event Management

Mid-Valley Perfomring Arts Center

August 26, September 16, October 7
10:00 AM - Noon

Instructor: Dawn Borchardt

Scenario Planning

Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center

September 30, October 21, November 10
10:00 AM - Noon

Instructor: Jake McIntire

Frequently Asked Questions

Step 1: Submit an Interest Form

Organizations interested in participating must complete the Interest Form. Responses will help ZAP staff understand each organization’s capacity-building needs, goals, and readiness for the program.

Step 2: Review of Materials

A Selection Committee—comprised of ZAP staff, ZAP Advisory Board members, and County staff—will review submitted Interest Forms along with information from each organization’s most recent ZAP Tier II application.

Step 3: Cohort Alignment & Selection

Participants will be selected based on how well their needs align with one another, ensuring each cohort can benefit from shared learning and discussion. Read more about the selection prioritizations in the guidelines.

There is no additional funding for participating in this program.

The Impact Program offers other learning, training, and networking opportunities 
throughout the year, open to all community members. Please be sure to follow our social pages @slcoZAP and sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know about upcoming opportunities. 

Please feel free to reach out to Kelsey Ellis, ZAP Impact Program Manager with additional questions.

Kelsey Ellis (she/her)

ZAP Impact Program Manager

(385) 468-2593