Ten non-profit organizations in the Mahoning Valley will receive fundraising training and software for free thanks to a partnership between the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and non-profit software company Bonterra.

According to a press release, the organizations will go through Bonterra's Jumpstart program over the course of 2024. The program provides fundraising software, personalized coaching, development planning and peer-to-peer learning opportunities.

The program is underwritten by a $50,000 commitment from the Community Foundation.

"We're always looking for new ways to support the Valley's nonprofits, so when Bonterra approached us about Jumpstart, it felt like a natural fit. This group of nonprofits represents a wide range of missions and communities served. The Community Foundation is excited to see where this opportunity leads," said Community Foundation President Casey Krell.

The 10 organizations taking part in the program are listed below. They were selected in consultation with Bonterra after interested organizations filled out a survey on current fundraising work and planning, attended an informational webinar and met one-on-one with the Jumpstart team.

- ACTION

- Compass Family & Community Services

- Easterseals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties

- Economic Action Group

- Nikki's House

- OCCHA

- Ohio Urban Renaissance 

- Students Motivated by the Arts

- Thrive Mahoning Valley

- TriYou Cares

These organizations will begin their work in mid January by interviewing and selecting their Jumpstart coaches before delving into implementing the fundraising software and creating an organizational development plan.