I3Digital: Here for Our Nonprofit Community Now, and Always

Invest in Incredible, or I3, is Gulf Coast’s initiative to help our regional nonprofit partners achieve their greatest potential. That ambition has held on through the challenges of COVID-19. I3 continues to be a resource for our nonprofit community—and now, through I3Digital, it’s more accessible than ever.

A Virtual Pivot

In March, Gulf Coast and our cohort of I3 consultants took swift action to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing the need for relevant information, instruction, and consulting through a new digital platform.

“In response to COVID-19, we pivoted to focus on the immediate and emerging needs of our nonprofit partners,” says Invest in Incredible Director Betsy Steiner. “Through I3Digital, we’ve been able to offer online resources to our nonprofit community at their convenience, 24/7.”

The I3 team has produced presentations covering some of the most pressing issues surrounding nonprofit management, human resources, finance, communications, mental health, and resiliency. Live webinars address important, potentially sticky issues facing nonprofits right now.

“Webinars are a great way to get your brain engaged in an alternative way of learning,” says Amy Sankes, who led a webinar on fundraising amid the pandemic. “I hope my presentation inspires people to appeal to their board and donors differently.”

Gulf Coast will remain responsive to the changing needs of our nonprofit partners, with additional timely webinars coming soon. Meanwhile, pre-recorded webcasts and other resources focused on supporting your team, COVID-19 legislation, and finance and fundraising are readily available on our website or on our YouTube channel.

If you or someone you know is interested in receiving updates regarding I3Digital, please email us at i3@gulfcoastcf.org.