From Research to Action:
Introducing the NextWave Mission Accelerator Pilot Program
In partnership with our funders, Causewave is launching a bold new approach to capacity building—one that centers on what nonprofits need most to deepen their mission impact: strategic talent in core operational roles.
We know that organizations hold the clearest insight into their own challenges and opportunities. With dedicated time and structured support through our Capacity Navigation phase, nonprofits reflect holistically on their needs and identify a new operational role that will help them thrive. At the end of this process, each organization receives funding to hire a new mid-level team member and make related capacity investments—setting them up to grow sustainably and deliver greater impact.
This pilot program is already making waves. Explore the incredible organizations we’ve partnered with and the transformational new roles they’re building. These aren’t just jobs—they’re mission-critical positions where your skills can expand opportunity, improve lives, and drive real change.
If you’ve ever felt the pull to do more for your community—to make your career matter in a deeper way—work that matters is waiting. Share these with someone ready to lead with purpose.
| NextWave Organization | New Role | |
| The Exchange at Beverly Gray | Finance Manager | |
| Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology | Senior Manager, Special Projects | |
| Community Missions, Inc. | Senior Facilities and Technology Manager | |
| Mental Health Advocates | Development and Marketing Manager | |
| The Foundry | Finance and Grants Manager | |
| Healthy Community Alliance | Director of Operations and Growth | |
| Open Buffalo | Impact Officer | |
| Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy | Director of People |
Our NextWave Mission Accelerator Pilot Program is offered, in partnership with regional funders who care about talent and capacity building, to a selection of nominated organizations.
Thanks to support from our funding partners: Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation; The Western New York Foundation; The John R. Oishei Foundation; and The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation.
Did you know…
This program was inspired by our research on the nonprofit talent pipeline.