Building Resilient Community-Based Organizations (BRCBO)

BRCBO is designed to help organizations:

• Strengthen organizational capacity and resiliency through sustainable systems and leadership practices
• Clarify strategy and support long-term planning while navigating financial and operational change
• Connect to coaching, peer learning, and professional development resources

BRCBO is intended for community-based organizations serving Adams County residents and is best suited for organizations in one of the following phases:

• Emerging – Building foundational systems, defining identity, and increasing visibility
• Transformation – Navigating significant change, strategic shifts, or organizational restructuring
• Optimization – Refining processes, improving efficiency, and maximizing impact

Participating organizations must be willing to engage with Adams County staff and pre-identified consultants and meet all County Grant Policy requirements.

BRCBO is designed to balance meaningful support with realistic time expectations. Most organizations can expect:

• Approximately 12, one-hour coaching sessions, with light reflection or fieldwork between sessions
• A minimum of three full-day workshops, approximately 18 hours total
• Strategic planning sessions totaling about 16 hours, delivered over two full days or four half-day sessions

BRCBO strengthens not only participating organizations, but the broader nonprofit ecosystem in Adams County. In past cohorts, workshops have also been opened to organizations outside the program—extending learning and support to dozens of additional CBOs.

By investing in organizational health, leadership, and systems, BRCBO helps ensure community-based organizations are prepared to support Adams County residents through both everyday challenges and future crises.