About Us

What:  Participants receive one-on-one mentorship from established nonprofit founders and industry experts, a curriculum of workshops (covering topics such as root cause analysis, board development, and advanced fundraising), and an opportunity to gain $5,000 in seed funding. Workshops are held online, allowing for a truly global cohort, and the program is free.

Why: The marketplace of ideas has a support gap: a great business or social enterprise can get funded at the idea stage, but nonprofits are typically not funded before they get off the ground. Individuals with great ideas often lack the requisite knowledge, fundraising capacity, support, and network to start a successful organization. Athari Group would like to bridge that gap, and support those interested in being in service to a cause greater than themselves.

Elizabeth Gitau

“The mentorship I got from the program, the seed funding and the words of encouragement have made me more confident and better positioned to run an effective organization.”

Jehu Leconte

“Athari Group is not just an accelerator, but a map to success.”

Sarah Porter

“Being part of the inaugural Athari Group cohort enabled me to put structure to my idea, which I am now turning into a social enterprise. I was able to gain valuable guidance, mentorship, and thought partners, something I did not have access to before being accepted into the program.”

Bienvenu Kamwendu

“Athari is inspiring nonprofit ideas and projects around the globe. You are bringing hope for this generation. Keep it up.”