Brooklyn Accelerator

Brooklyn Accelerator is a hub for information, idea exchange, and gathering of philanthropic resources. Among its many roles, Brooklyn Accelerator seeks to connect donors and nonprofits and provide support services to assist nonprofit leaders in developing their organizations.

Accelerating Impact

The Spark Prize 

Each year, we recognize trailblazing Brooklyn organizations that demonstrate the creativity, diversity, and scope of the borough’s nonprofit sector.

Accelerating Capacity

• Newsletter for Nonprofits
  Monthly e-newsletter with funding opportunities, events, and job listings. View past issues.
   
• #BrooklynGives on Giving Tuesday
  A boroughwide campaign to encourage local donors to "Give Where You Live."
   
• Capacity Building for Grantee Partners
  ​We offer a range of resources, workshops, and support for our grantee partners to help them navigate growing and sustaining their organizations.​

Accelerating New Ideas

Incubator Project

Free co-working space, technical assistance, trainings, and a $5,000 stipend for start-up costs for emerging nonprofits and community leaders offered on 18-month cycles.