Applications Open for the CBMA Accelerator!

Apply (or Nominate a Leader) to Become a Black Male Achievement Innovator! As part of the Campaign for Black Male Achievement's official re-launch activities focused on building a beloved community for black men and boys, the Social Innovation Accelerator is launching its 2015 application process for the next cohort of Black Male Achievement (BMA) Innovators!    A Black Male Achievement Innovator is a leader whose organization exemplifies the pursuit of high performance that leads to tangible results in improving the life outcomes of black men and boys and who has the passion and potential to increase his/her local and national leadership. For the 2015-2016 cohort, the Accelerator is launching a national and local (Detroit) search: A NATIONAL search for leaders nationwide who are working to impact policy, advocacy, strategic communications/messaging, and research​ A LOCAL search for leaders in Detroit conducting work in the areas of education, work, health, family, safety, and strategic communications/messaging   Activities can include: direct service, advocacy (public policy, community organizing, etc.), providing funding, research, strategic communications/messaging, managing a network, etc We are looking for organizations that have evidence of effectiveness, models on the verge of being scaled/spread, potential to affect systemic change, and aspirations to build regional/national reputation.   What BMA Innovators Get As part of the cohort, BMA Innovators receive over $150,000 in services over 12 months, including one-on-one consulting and coaching to articulate their goals, strengthen their communications for fundraising and sustainability, and have opportunities to be showcased to funders. Alumni receive an additional 12 months of ongoing check-ins to track progress against goals.   ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW!   Informational Webinar #1 Feb 5, 12:30–1:30 pm EST Hosted via ReadyTalk To RSVP, please email accelerator@blackmaleachievement.org Informational Webinar #2 Feb 17, 12:30–1:30 pm EST Hosted via ReadyTalk To RSVP, please email accelerator@blackmaleachievement.org  Informational Webinar #3 Feb 25, 12:30–1:30 pm EST Hosted via ReadyTalk To RSVP, please email accelerator@blackmaleachievement.org  Please email Prathama Nabi at pnabi@blackmaleachievement.org with any questions. The Campaign for Black Male Achievement is a national membership network that seeks to ensure the growth, sustainability, and impact of leaders and organizations committed to improving the life outcomes of black men and boys through systemic change.