To improve the quality of life in our region by supporting
and strengthening the social service sector
Vision
We envision communities
where the spirit of
cooperation thrives,
the social service sector
is strong, and critical
needs are met.
Service
AcademyGO works to strengthen social service organizations
including nonprofits, schools, public agencies, associations,
clubs, and ministries that serve the residents of San
Bernardino County and surrounding areas. Of the more than
5,000 nonprofits serving the county, most are underfunded
and unable to sufficiently meet identified needs.
2,000+
Network
Academy for Grassroots
Organizations (AcademyGO)
is an independent nonprofit
management support organization working to strengthen the
social service sector in the Inland Empire.
Strengthening our nonprofit sector is critical to ensuring
quality of life for the region’s two million plus residents. In
2013 the US Census reported that the Inland Empire had
the highest poverty rate among the nation’s 25 largest
metropolitan areas, yet studies show the region is vastly
underfunded by both foundation and government grants.
Each year, AcademyGO works with hundreds of organizations
and thousands of their leaders to help them learn new
skills and best practices, develop resources, and collaborate
in order to improve quality of life for the region’s diverse
population. Programs include networking and collaboration
opportunities, information and resources sharing, training,
and technical assistance provided to organizations that
address a wide variety of community needs.
History
Impact
Consistently AcademyGO program participants report that
we have helped them increase:
• Access to quality training
• Knowledge & skills
• Collaboration
• Funding & resources
AcademyGO began in 2000 in the City of Barstow,
California as a networking group aimed at helping a few
dozen community groups share
information and resources.
Today, AcademyGO is a
recognized nonprofit
leader, trainer, and
Leadership,
convener with an
extensive network
Best Practices,
of thousands
Advancing
of nonprofit
Missions,
professionals
Changing
and
Lives
volunteers
throughout
the Inland
Empire region.
The organization is a
critical component of the region’s infrastructure,
as well as the capacity-building ecosystem in
Southern California.
Stronger Nonprofits =
Stronger Communities =
Better Quality of Life
“The Fundraising Academy helped our organization to
grow in the right directions. I highly recommend it.”
Nonprofit Executive Director
“So glad I took the course, not only for the information
and know-how, but for the contacts of really
great people in my class. AcademyGO is a
first-class operation truly on the cutting
edge with their knowledge of non-profits
and our needs.”
Nonprofit Board Member
Millions
Raised
“Since taking the class our
organization has secured at least
an additional $500K in funding.”
Nonprofit Development Director