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Training & Technical Assistance

The Training and Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) at Martha’s Table supports emerging grassroots leaders in Ward 8 as they build, launch, and grow community-based organizations. Over the course of a year, participants receive hands-on training, tailored coaching, and peer support designed to help them turn their ideas into lasting impact.

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Program /Benefits

By bringing in experts from the Martha’s Table team and Spur Local, TTAP offers participants practical guidance across a range of skills from financial policy development to storytelling, from volunteer engagement to measuring impact.
Build Skills

Learn practical tools to strengthen your organization and expand your impact.

Access Resources

Receive guidance as you navigate becoming an official nonprofit organization.

Connect with Changemakers

Collaborate with local leaders and build on the strengths and ideas thriving in Ward 8.

What People/Are Saying

/ I realized TTAP could help me put those missing pieces in place. Whether it was fundraising, building a board, or learning how to market ourselves, they gave us tools to fill in the gaps. Kesha Miller, TTAP Graduate
/ I met people who believed in my vision even before my organization was fully built. That kind of support is powerful. Scott Smith, TTAP Graduate
/ TTAP is about walking alongside leaders who are making real change. Keith Keys, TTAP Lead
/ The guidance I received on enhancing my program’s strengths through strategic storytelling and elevating my fundraising efforts was particularly beneficial. Patrice Lancaster, TTAP Graduate

TTAP /By the Numbers

0 sessions

over 12 months covering essential topics for organizational growth.

$ 0 dollars

to help cover the costs of applying for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status for program graduates

0 leaders

have gained the tools, strategies, and connections they need to strengthen their impact in the community.
  • Who is eligible for TTAP?

    Martha’s Table provides training and technical assistance to early-stage nonprofits (incorporated less than 12 months) and pre-incorporation initiatives in Ward 8.

  • What do participants gain from TTAP?

    TTAP provides a space for reflection, growth, and collaboration. Graduates leave with stronger organizations, renewed confidence in their vision, and the assurance that their work matters. For those pursuing nonprofit status, successful completion also includes guidance and support to file for a 501(c)(3) and cover associated costs, helping leaders lay a solid foundation for long-term impact.

  • What topics does TTAP cover?

    Support is tailored to the cohort’s needs and may include guidance in areas such as:

    • Legal structure and initial filings
    • Financial policies and systems
    • Program design and impact measurement
    • Volunteer and community engagement
    • Communications, storytelling, and outreach

Get /Involved

Join the Waitlist

New cohorts typically start in the fall. Join the waitlist to be notified when the application is live.

Invest in Ward 8

Help Martha's Table to continue to invest in the brilliance of Ward 8.

Spread the Word!

Spread the word! We're always on the lookout for emerging leaders to connect with!

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Fill out this form or contact Keith Keys at kkeys@marthastable.org.

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