Mission Forward is a monthly leadership and networking circle for Veteran nonprofit leaders—particularly those leading organizations with annual budgets under $1M. The initiative is designed to build community, strengthen capacity, and amplify collective impact within the Veteran- and military-connected nonprofit ecosystem.
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Mission Forward is focused on creating a sustainable, interconnected ecosystem that maximizes impact and ensures long-term resource accessibility.
Who It's For:
Veteran-founded or Veteran-serving nonprofit Leaders
Organizations with limited staff and funding infrastructure
Leaders looking for peer support, visibility, and practical tools for sustainability
Key Program Elements:
Monthly Virtual Meetups Informal, peer-led sessions focused on resource sharing, mutual support, and practical challenges facing nonprofit leaders.
Lunch-and-Learn Series Featuring guest speakers from philanthropy, government, and the nonprofit sector, offering insight into funding, leadership, and systems change.
Community Building A dedicated space for ongoing peer connection, Q&A, and sharing opportunities throughout the month.
Spotlight Opportunities Highlighting members' organizations through Veterans Collaborative’s platforms to increase visibility and recognition.
Goals:
Build a trusted peer network for Veteran nonprofit leaders.
Promote collaboration over competition among grassroots and emerging organizations.
Provide direct access to funders, policy experts, and thought leaders.
Elevate Veteran-led solutions addressing community challenges at the local and national levels.
