Youth INC strengthens youth development nonprofits to break through their most pressing challenges and create brighter futures for NYC youth.
Building Stronger Nonprofits
At Youth INC, we are committed to building a vibrant and sustainable youth development sector. Through Coaching, Connections, and Capital, we strengthen nonprofit effectiveness, enhance sustainability, and amplify their ability to help young people thrive.
By partnering closely with nonprofit leaders, we provide proven strategies and targeted support that complement their expertise, fostering transformation and driving lasting impact. For over three decades, your support has been instrumental in this journey. We are elevating organizations, strengthening communities, and shaping brighter futures for the next generation.
"Youth INC is invaluable to us. Our nonprofit confidant, advisor, connector - everything a nonprofit needs."
MARIA HERRERA, FRESH YOUTH INITIATIVE Youth INC Nonprofit Partner
COACHING
We equip nonprofits to thrive through capacity-building programs designed to amplify their sustainability and impact. We tailor our programs to address nonprofits' unique challenges and opportunities, delivering the tools, insights, and resources needed to drive meaningful growth.This year, we delivered 800+ hours of one-on-one coaching, equipping 470 nonprofit leaders to scale their budgets, strengthen their boards, and reach more young people than ever before.
CONNECTIONS
We strengthen connections that matter, bridging nonprofits and cross-sector partners to help organizations achieve their missions and drive meaningful change. Our Board Fair brought together over 150 corporate professionals and nonprofit leaders, fostering collaboration and sparking new opportunities. Through our Board Governance program, we facilitated 35 board placements across 25 organizations, with more candidates poised to step into leadership roles.
Our award-winning Rise Academy for Leaders of Color program welcomed 12 remarkable leaders dedicated to advancing equity and representative leadership in the nonprofit sector. This transformative program continues to inspire change by elevating diverse voices in leadership, paving the way for a more inclusive future.
CAPITAL
We know that capital paired with capacity building yields greater impact. That's why we are committed to providing our Nonprofit Partners with critical capital support, ensuring they can sustain their impact in the communities they serve.
Through investments in COACHING,CONNECTIONS, and CAPITAL our Nonprofit Partners experience:
FUEL SERIES WORKSHOPS
INCREASE IN YOUTH SERVED
R-SQUARED PEER GROUPS
EXPANDED OR OPENED NEW PROGRAM SITES
BOARD ENGAGEMENTS
INCREASE IN PROGRAM STAFF CONFIDENCE TO DELIVER EVIDENCE-BASED BEST PRACTICES
Our Vision for the Next Five Years
With three decades of impact, Youth INC is embarking on a new chapter focused on three primary strategic goals over the next five years:
Increase access to our capacity-building coaching and training for more nonprofit leaders, staff, and board members.
Build more cross-sector and field partnerships to amplify key issues, influence systems, and increase investment in youth development.
Create an Impact Fund to sustainably fund Nonprofit Partner capacity building investments.