Groundwork Academy
Groundwork Academy
Learn how to build it. Understand how to run it. Prepare to grow it.
Groundwork Academy provides practical education for entrepreneurs, nonprofit founders, and business owners at every stage.
What We Teach
What We
Teach
Academy programming builds the knowledge and skills required to start, build, fund, and grow sustainable organizations.
- 01Business & nonprofit foundations
- 02Financial management
- 03Funding & capital readiness
- 04Branding & marketing
- 05Operations & systems
- 06Leadership & governance
- 07Growth & sustainability
Choose Your Track
Choose Your
Track
Each track is organized around the same development pathway. Enter at the stage that best reflects where you are.
Nonprofit Track
Nonprofit Track
Build, structure, fund, and grow a nonprofit organization.
Apply nowStartup Track
Startup Track
Turn an idea into a structured, viable business.
Business Growth Track
Business Growth Track
Strengthen an existing business and prepare for its next stage.
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Founding
Seed Cohort
Nonprofit Track / Fall 2026/ October 6 – November 24, 2026
An 8-week guided cohort for nonprofit founders ready to move from an idea or early stage organization to a stronger foundation.
8 Weeks /$1,000
Applications are submitted with the $1,000 cohort investment. Pay by PayPal, debit or credit card, or Pay Later installments.
Apply and Enroll
Two Steps to
Your Seat
01Application
Tell us about the organization you're building.
02Investment
Submit with the $1,000 cohort investment.