Council of Agency Executives, Causewave Community Partners, and CCSI join forces to give small and mid-sized nonprofits a multi-year on-ramp to operational sustainability.
ROCHESTER, NY — The Council of Agency Executives (COAE), Causewave Community Partners, and Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI) announced the launch of Mission Tempo, a new program offering small and mid-sized nonprofits under $5 million across the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region affordable, expert, fractional staff support in finance and accounting, human resources, and marketing and communications.
Mission Tempo gives nonprofit leaders a multi-year on-ramp toward operational sustainability, allowing them to build the high-quality infrastructure their organizations need while spending less time on administrative work and more time advancing their mission.
Many small and mid-sized nonprofits do their essential mission work while also trying to staff their own back office — often without the budget, staff, or time to do it well. Mission Tempo was created to close that gap, giving Executive Directors and their teams access to the same caliber of financial, HR, and marketing expertise that larger organizations rely on every day but in a fractional structure.
Organizations enroll through the Council of Agency Executives and choose the service areas where they need the most support — finance and accounting, human resources, or marketing and communications — with the option to expand as the program progresses. Participating organizations contribute a portion of the cost on a sliding-scale cost share, with the remainder underwritten through grant funding. Organizations are enrolled on a rolling basis as program capacity grows to meet demand.
To be eligible, organizations must operate in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region, have an annual operating budget of $5 million or less, employ at least one full-time paid staff member, and be current members of the Council of Agency Executives (or become a member prior to enrollment).
Mission Tempo is available now to qualifying organizations.
Funder Acknowledgement
The development and launch of Mission Tempo were made possible through the generous support of ESL, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, the Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation, and others.
About the Partners
Council of Agency Executives (COAE)
The Council of Agency Executives is the region’s convener of nonprofit organizations. COAE’s mission is to inform, inspire, and support nonprofit executives who strive to lead with excellence.
Causewave Community Partners
Causewave Community Partners strengthens nonprofits across the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region by bringing voice to diverse public issues and needs and building capacity within nonprofit organizations, working with over 200 nonprofits annually.
Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI)
CCSI’s mission is to expand potential and spark change in organizations that put people first. CCSI provides management services and technical assistance to behavioral health, social, and human services organizations across Monroe County, New York State, and beyond.
MEDIA CONTACT
Dr. Shannon Cleverley-Thompson
Executive Director, Council of Agency Executives
director@agencyexecutives.com
