Brief history of programInitially, deep investment in 14 Bay Area organizations (“FLA’s”)

Expanded with introductory grants to 40+ more organizations

Now, deep investment in 35 of these organizations

Plus cohort-based learning and movement building fellowships

2005

2008

2012

LGBT Leadership Grantees

Lutherans Concerned

What are the Flexible Leadership Awards?

Grantees matched with a Plan Consultant for

assessment, partnering and support throughout

Leadership goals are outlined in a plan to

strengthen organizational results

Grantee selects specialized content consultants who support them in

addressing key priorities

Flexible Leadership Award grants – around

$35k per year plus convenings and peer

learning

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Fund De-velopment

Board Devpt

Senior Team DevptOffsite Training

Transition/SuccessionOnsite TrainingCommunicationsDiversity TrainingHR/Finance

Study Trip

Use of FLA funding over the first five years

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Successful Transitions

API Wellness Center Coleman Advocates East Bay Asian Local Development Corp

CompassPoint Girls Inc.Chinatown Community

Development

SF Organizing Project

Youth Radio Unity Council

CCDC

APIWC

GSA

EBALDC

EBAYC

NCLR

NCCLF

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FLA: Annual Budget Changes

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Average of 65% (median 49%) increase in budget

6 Insights

1. Pick carefully – think about readiness2. Invest deeply and/or over time3. Ask: capacity for what?4. Balance flexibility with guidance5. Focus on where there’s biggest “bang

for buck”6. Do no harm!

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