About the cohort
Jewish Agencies: a Nonprofit Tech Readiness cohort offers a hands-on, supportive space to increase technology readiness and advance projects that support organizational effectiveness immediately.
Nonprofit Tech Readiness is a six-month cohort program for staff of eligible Jewish agencies and organizations. Participating staff can be from any discipline, professional position, or organizational department, and should want to gain new skills, build capacity for their organization, and receive dedicated coaching on their most urgent technology needs. Preference is given to improving the infrastructure and capacity of organizations whose missions and programs serve low-income and vulnerable communities.
Our goal is to significantly elevate technology capacity by strengthening participants’ knowledge of best practices in technology planning, budgeting, decision-making, and more, while supporting each participant in advancing a technology project specific to their organization. Previous Nonprofit Tech Readiness participants have worked on a diverse range of technology projects, from developing their organization’s IT roadmap and securing internal systems to migrating databases, identifying new client management systems, and more.
With thanks to The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, approximately 20 organizations will have the opportunity to participate in this cohort and, upon completion, apply for a cash award to support their technology projects. While all participants will have the opportunity to apply for a cash award at the end of the program, participation in the NTR cohort does not guarantee funding.
Schedule
Plan for a six-month time commitment, with 8–10 hours per month for program work.
Application period
August 11 – September 11, 2026
Complete the application at the bottom of this page by the deadline, then wait to hear back about your acceptance within 2–4 days of the deadline.
Orientation
October 6, 2026
Ask questions and explore the online learning and community space.
Sessions
October 2026 – April 2027
Take part in educational and mentorship activities.
Conference
March 23–26, 2027
Attend the 2027 Nonprofit Technology Conference virtually for free.
Culmination
April 2027
Celebrate achievements and hear from inspiring guest speakers.
Sessions
You'll be supported as you move your customized technology project from the idea stage to a full-blown action plan and get the guidance you need to implement the project.
Technology projects
Advice and mentorship, including help with successful planning, culture change, and implementation.
Open office hours
Drop-in opportunities to get direct support.
Live educational series
Training sessions that cover the core competencies of technology planning, budgeting, implementation, and evaluation.
Self-paced educational series
Sessions that cover other competencies and best practices.
Leadership development
Facilitated process for discussing feedback and practicing and modeling experiences you can replicate at your organization.
Interactive workshops
Working sessions to build your project planning skills and develop connections with your peers.
Topics
The curriculum is tailored to the cohort's needs, and new courses are added as available. Topics include:
- Technology assessments
- Technology roadmaps
- Project management
- Cybersecurity
- Racial equity and tech planning
- Change management
- Digital accessibility
- Tool selection
Additional benefits
You'll get free enrollment in NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Professional Certificate. After the cohort ends, you'll also continue to have access to the materials and online community space.
You'll also have opportunities to:
- Include colleagues in workshops and coaching sessions.
- Virtual registration for the 2027 Nonprofit Technology Conference
- Apply for a cash award to cover capitalizable expenses related to selected technology project.
Apply for the cohort
Who should apply
These cohorts are open to any staff person in a U.S.-based organization or agency that is:
- A member of Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies.
- A member of the Association of Jewish Aging Services.
This funding is intended to strengthen organizations serving low-income and vulnerable populations by improving their infrastructure and capacity. Applicants' projects should benefit these communities, and preference will be given to organizations whose missions and programs center them.
Board members and volunteers are not eligible to be the lead participant but can join optional workshops or coaching sessions as applicable. Organizations are only eligible to participate once. If you have questions about your eligibility, email us.
Application
Application deadline: September 11, 2026
