Building capacity through Collaboration
We empower the nonprofit sector by providing access to the tools for success.
Building a sustainable
nonprofit sector
The Capacity Lab is a hands-on, supportive facilitator, convener, and strategic thought partner, aiming to help build a sustainable nonprofit sector that can meet the needs of all the residents in Chautauqua County. We seek to engage, uplift, and energize nonprofits of all sizes through our programs, conversations, and other resources.
Tools & resources
Explore our comprehensive resource hub to find examples, strategies, and plans from nonprofits around the country that will help you to lead your organization to success. We offer resources to help you manage your finances, think through the operations of your staff and Board, assist with strategic planning, effectively partner with other organizations, write grants, track outcomes, and more!
Strengthening nonprofits and leaders
The Capacity Lab is a collective-impact initiative to strengthen nonprofit leaders and organizations in Chautauqua County. Through the combined efforts of six local funders, and with support from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, the initiative seeks to align resources and develop collaborative strategies that strengthen the sector.