Youth Leadership Program
Thrive Sis' Youth Leadership Program empowers young people to grow, discover their potential, and make a meaningful impact. With hands-on experience and opportunities for personal growth, participants build the skills and confidence they need to shape their future and lead with purpose.
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ThriveForward is an innovative youth program by Thrive Sis that offers high school students a unique opportunity to explore careers in the nonprofit sector. Through a 6-week training course, participants gain foundational skills in nonprofit operations, fund development, and community engagement. They are then matched with a nonprofit for a 3-month apprenticeship, where they contribute to real-world projects such as youth recruitment strategies or fundraising campaigns. ThriveForward offers apprenticeships in the arts, education, health, and social good sectors, empowering students to make a lasting impact while gaining invaluable experience for their future careers.
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Virtual workshops connects future entrepreneurs across geographical boundaries to build mutual skills and mindsets they need to succeed in the future. The program provides a powerful opportunity for youth to build towards an inclusive future and build social emotional, and 21st century core competencies.
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Voices in Action is a 8 week program designed to empower Black and Brown youth ages 14–22 to take the lead in advocating for justice in schools and communities. This initiative is funded by the AJ Muste Foundation and focuses on building advocacy, leadership, and organizing skills—while addressing the school-to-prison pipeline and other systemic inequities.
SPARK BUSINESS SUCCESS WORKSHOPS
Spark Business Success programs provide women in business with hands-on learning, resources, and networking. Workshops cover key topics like startup strategies, financial literacy, grant writing, and marketing to help build and grow successful businesses or nonprofits.
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Ask yourself: "Why not me?" If you have a business or product idea, the Your Biz Pitch Challenge is your opportunity to work toward making it happen.
Open to all Thrive Sis! members, in the ideas or startup phase of their entrepreneurship journey.
Entrepreneurs are more likely to persist in meeting their goals with community support. The Your Biz Pitch Challenge provides that community by bringing together peers and mentors who are ready to both challenge and encourage participants, creating an environment where students can build things, take risks, and learn from failures.
During the twelve-week program, participate in workshops, have access to office hours with Thrive Sis! experts, and get time with facilitators. A winner will be selected for funding at the end of the initial twelve-week program receiving grant funding toward their venture. The winner must also commit to joining an eight-week summer fellowship cohort, which includes further mentorship and training.
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LEARN THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey through Startup Bootcamp, a three-month workshop and discussion series that instills a foundation of entrepreneurial skills in participants like you while you build your startup network. Startup Bootcamp culminates with Pitch Fest, an opportunity to get your ideas in front of a social media audience while you flex your pitching skills for cash prizes.
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The Startup Space connects new business leaders with coaches and peer mentors to help them grow their new businesses.
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SPARK COMMUNITY BUILDING WORKSHOPS
Spark Community Building Workshops offer hands-on learning and networking for women in nonprofits, providing essential resources and connections. Topics include startup strategies, financial literacy, planning, grant writing, marketing, and fundraising, key to building and growing a successful organization.
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Join our interactive 4-week workshop designed to empower women in nonprofits with the confidence, skills, and strategies to lead with impact. This transformative experience will help you:
Define your core values and personal leadership vision
Build a strong foundation for fearless, authentic leadership
Master proven strategies to empower and inspire your team
Navigate tough conversations with confidence and kindness
Understand your leadership style and maximize your impact
Embrace vulnerability, overcome challenges, and lead with resilience
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Succeeding in today’s competitive grant landscape requires strong writing skills and strategic planning. Our interactive 3–6 week workshops help fundraisers and nonprofit professionals craft winning proposals through hands-on exercises and expert guidance.
Designed for beginners or those with little experience, this series covers:
Building a grant writing toolkit and crafting compelling narratives
Setting measurable outcomes and developing a program budget
Conducting targeted grant research with the right resources
Drafting, sharing, and refining grant applications with peer feedback
Engaging with funders and grant reviewers in panel discussions
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This interactive 3–6 week series provides hands-on experience in building a results-driven social media advertising strategy.
Topics include:
Identifying your ideal customer
Finding and targeting them on Facebook & Instagram
Defining success for your brand
Crafting high-performing ad campaigns
Attendees will learn to:
Develop a clear customer persona
Use Facebook’s tools for valuable insights
Set measurable success metrics
Structure effective ad campaigns
Bring your questions about Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Instagram ads—this is a hands-on, interactive workshop designed for real-world application.
Mentors in Residence Program
Are you ready to give back and inspire the next generation? Thrive Sis! invites leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations to join our Mentor in Residence Program. Share your expertise, make a meaningful impact, and help shape the future of emerging innovators—whether for a day or several weeks. You’ll engage with our members, offering valuable insights and fostering both personal and professional growth.
Contributions include:
Lead Engaging Lectures: Share your journey, lessons learned, and professional
expertise with an eager audience.
Facilitate Dynamic Panel Discussions: Participate in thought-provoking
conversations on relevant industry topics.
Mentor Through Informal Conversations: Build authentic connections with
members through one-on-one or small group interactions.
Showcase Your Work: Highlight your products, services, or business to a
motivated and engaged community.
Professors in Practice Program
The Professors in Practice program brings experienced leaders from industry, academia, and government into short-term teaching roles. For up to three months, they connect classroom learning with real-world application—offering members direct insight from professionals who’ve made a meaningful impact in their fields.
Contributions include:
Practical Instruction: Delivering courses grounded in real-world business
methods and the application of academic theory.
Industry Connections: Providing access to a broad network of
professionals, organizations, and industry leaders.
Experiential Opportunities: Identifying internships and hands-on projects
that align with curriculum goals.
Focused Expertise: Offering targeted insight and mentorship during their
appointment, enriching both academic and professional development.
HEALTH & WELLNESS CONVERSATION SERIES
Thrive Sis! centers health and wellness as necessary to anyone’s thriving journey and therefore provides members a bridge to connect with health and wellness resources and engagement activities for living a healthy lifestyle.
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Black Girl Day Off, observed every October 11, is a day dedicated to encouraging Black women to take a much-needed mental health break. At Thrive Sis!, we understand that Black women often carry the weight of high risks for heart disease, breast cancer, and other chronic illnesses. This day reminds us all to pause and prioritize emotional well-being.
Black women are pillars of strength in their communities, but that strength shouldn’t come at the cost of their mental health. Black Girl Day Off highlights the importance of addressing mental health in our communities, shedding the stigma, and encouraging support and healing.
By raising awareness and fostering open conversations about mental health, we can empower Black women to seek care and support without shame. Thrive Sis! stands with Black women, encouraging self-care and providing the resources needed to nurture both mind and body. Let’s invest in our well-being and create a future where mental health is a priority for all.
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The Thrive Sis! Health Advocate Fellowship is a 6-month program designed to empower participants to make a real difference in Black women’s health. Participants will be prepared to engage in the spaces where health decisions are made, gaining the knowledge and tools to tackle the issues that matter most.
Throughout the program, participants will work closely with researchers, policymakers, and a supportive community of peers to deepen their understanding and build the skills to advocate for change. By the end of the program, participants will have the confidence to influence health policies with creativity, transparency, and a powerful voice for Black women’s well-being.
Financial Fest
At ThriveSis!, we’re committed to helping you take control of your financial journey. Join our expert-led workshops on budgeting, credit, homeownership, and more, and start building a secure financial foundation today.
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Financial Literacy and Credit Education workshops help members learn valuable tools, tips and resources for:
Budgeting basics
Understanding financial situations and goals
Managing and understand credit
Legacy building strategies that work
Estate planning
Higher education planning
Debt reduction and management tips
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The program offers a series of interactive homeownership workshops that cover key topics such as home buying, mortgage financing, budgeting, and home maintenance.
The workshops will feature experienced housing counselors and will be tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of the participants.
Participants who are interested in buying a home will receive education on the home-buying process, including mortgage financing, the importance of a good credit score, home inspections, and closing costs.
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CONNECT CAFE
Connect Cafe is a digital space designed for women to connect, collaborate, and create. It’s a hub for building ideas, partnerships, and business opportunities, regardless of geographical boundaries.
In Connect Cafe, you can:
Seek expert consultation and advice
Collaborate on new ideas and brand partnerships
Build meaningful connections with potential colleagues and partners
Empower women of color through networking and communication