Shared Communication.

Members have access to a shared communication tool, currently a monthly email where they can promote opportunities, ask questions, and share resources. Members also have personal contact info for Consortium organizations.

Professional Development.

Members receive deep discounts on monthly training and skill-building in topics they choose; participate in ED networking with invited speakers; access consultation with the Director and receive access to Commitment to Racial Justice quarterly training.

Relationships and collaboration.

The Consortium is the largest gathering of nonprofits in the Olmsted County area. Members build relationships, share expertise and knowledge, celebrate successes, commiserate shared challenges, and support each other. There’s no better place to find someone to team up with on your next grant or program, community event, or other opportunity.

Participation in priority area resource groups

The Consortium hosts priority area resource groups for networking, collaboration and learning as needs are identified by the membership.

2024 groups include:
New Cohorts
Board Chair Networking
ED Networking

Previous year’s groups include:
IT Tech Support
Health Insurance (resource produced)
Joint Purchasing (recommended service)

Stay tuned for information about joining a working group!

Resource sharing.

Consortium members regularly share and donate meeting space, supplies, materials, and other physical resources. The Consortium is also compiling a list of resources to be housed on the website.

Access to Data

Access to data and outcome information from Consortium sponsored evaluation projects.

Knowledge

Whether it’s the inside scoop on what local philanthropists are looking to fund, the needs and challenges the Rochester community is facing, or first looks at upcoming trends and issues, the Consortium ensures you’re the first to know.