
One-of-a-Kind Training to Build a Self-Sustaining Non-Profit Organization
Request InformationNonprofit leaders receive skill development support to help them address a variety of complex challenges in an economically sustainable and holistic manner. Mission Fuel applies a business accelerator model to assist nonprofit leadership teams with developing and implementing strategies to diversify revenue streams, become more entrepreneurial, and ultimately realize a more stable and self-sustainable future.
How Mission Fuel ignites non-profits
The Mission Fuel program is different because it offers:
- Education and training focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and business development
- Cohort model allows for learning from a dynamic mix of participants
- Consulting and technical support specific to your organization
- Entrepreneur mentors
- Leadership coaching
- Opportunity to apply learning toward Stritch degree program credits
Who should participate
Calling all nonprofit professionals
Mission Fuel is open to all nonprofit leaders, including professional staff and board members.
Mission Fuel Details
Program components
A strong commitment to attending all classes and participating fully in all aspects of the accelerator model is critical to yielding the full impact and benefit of Mission Fuel. Mission Fuel includes:
- Three (3) 5-week experiential learning courses about social entrepreneurism, innovation, business development and design.
- Technical and consulting support is provided as needed for each participating organization.
- It’s expected that each nonprofit will have 2-3 organizational leaders participating. Additionally, each organizational team receives mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs or business leaders.
- Individual leadership coaching from a master coach.
- Adult learning seminars will be offered throughout the program to complement the holistic accelerator experience.
Application information
Now accepting applications
Complete the application form. You will be notified when your application has been received, and the Mission Fuel team will schedule your program interview.
Apply Now
Complete the application form. You will be notified when your application has been received, and the Mission Fuel team will schedule your program interview.
Apply Now
Staff and advisory team
Mark Gesner, Ph.D.
Executive Director
The Stritch Hub for Innovation and Community Engaged Learning
Mikal Wesley
Mission Fuel Program Coordinator
Michael Hostad, Executive Director, Innovation in Milwaukee, Greater Milwaukee Council
Gene Manzanet, Vice President Community Lending Sales Manager (Milwaukee-Madison), US Bank (Board Chair)
Holly McCoy, Executive Director, Literacy Services of Wisconsin
Sarah McGraw Greenberg, Regional Director, Forward Community Investments
Jeanette Mitchell, Ed.D., CEO, Leadership by Dr. Jeanette
Tony Shields, President & CEO, Wisconsin Philanthropy Network
Matt Wagner, Ph.D., Vice President of Revitalization Programs, National Main Street Programs
Executive Director
The Stritch Hub for Innovation and Community Engaged Learning
Mikal Wesley
Mission Fuel Program Coordinator
Advisory Board Members
Jamie Elder, Managing Director, Forty53 Advisors LLCMichael Hostad, Executive Director, Innovation in Milwaukee, Greater Milwaukee Council
Gene Manzanet, Vice President Community Lending Sales Manager (Milwaukee-Madison), US Bank (Board Chair)
Holly McCoy, Executive Director, Literacy Services of Wisconsin
Sarah McGraw Greenberg, Regional Director, Forward Community Investments
Jeanette Mitchell, Ed.D., CEO, Leadership by Dr. Jeanette
Tony Shields, President & CEO, Wisconsin Philanthropy Network
Matt Wagner, Ph.D., Vice President of Revitalization Programs, National Main Street Programs
Mission Fuel funders and sponsors
- cW4k
- Forward
- gBETA
- iHeart Media
- Kan-U-Hoop
- Landmark Credit Union
- The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation
- US Bank
- WHEDA