The Innovation Collaborative – Unleashing the Power of Collaboration
CAPTAIN Community Human Services (CHS) is proud to announce the launch of our newest service, The Innovation Collaborative. Our mission is to provide direct support to organizations in the social impact sector through the development of three distinct services:
- The Innovation Collaborative Mentoring Program
- The Grant Development Collab
- The Collaborative Innovation Accelerator (Coming soon!)
Our goal is to enhance employee wellness and retention while fostering the professional development of future leaders in our impact sector. It is more important than ever to support our partners’ complex funding efforts and provide a platform to tackle today’s most pressing social issues. We believe that these new initiatives will contribute to a brighter future for the people of Saratoga County.
For more information regarding the below services, contact Kathy McNeice, Chief Innovation Officer for Impact Sector Growth
The Grant Collaborative
The Grant Development Collaborative is dedicated to providing valuable support throughout your grant proposal drafting process. Our local grant specialists are here to collaborate with you, offering insights and assistance that will strengthen your submission and increase your chances of success.
How We Can Help:
- Assist in developing a grant submission timeline that allows adequate time for writing the proposal.
- Provide an understanding of funder-specific templates.
- Offer individual feedback on each section of your proposal.
- Ensure that your budgeted activities align with the narrative you present.
- Assist in drafting clear outcomes that demonstrate what you hope to achieve with the funding.
- Provide helpful resources.
Disclaimer:
Please note that this service does not guarantee the successful award of any grants or funding for which you are applying. This service is intended to provide guidance, advice, feedback, and information to improve and enhance grant applications. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of your organization to decide whether to utilize and implement the suggested edits, advice, feedback, and information in your grant application. Captain CHS and the grant review service at the Innovation Collaborative accept no responsibility for the final submission of grants to funding agencies or funders. We strongly believe that our service will enhance the final grant product, but the ultimate responsibility for the grant lies with your agency.
The Innovation Collaborative Mentoring Program
This service supports employees in the social impact sector who show potential for future leadership. It provides the professional development needed for these individuals to confidently drive positive change in our communities. Participants are paired with expert consultants to help them achieve their professional goals and become transformative leaders. We believe mentoring has evolved past solely preparing individuals for leadership positions- mentoring provides support to your organization in many ways:
It is our mission to connect the best and brightest to advance the collective missions of excellent agencies. This service provides the same level of mentorship given to impact sector leaders, but with a customized focus on developing organizational strength, resiliency, and effectiveness through custom designed programs and skill development for impact sector agencies. Cultivating bold and knowledgeable leaders will support innovative and sustainable services for our community for years to come.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to take your organization to the next level!
The Collaborative Innovation Accelerator (coming soon!)
This program will be coming soon in 2026!
