We help nonprofits become

world-class storytellers.

We reward the very best stories with funding to support their mission.

No strings attached.

 
 

SINCE 2016…

We’ve been working hard to help Central Florida.

 

90

Nonprofits expertly trained as world-class storytellers of their mission.

$3.5 Million

Funds freely distributed to boost local nonprofits

 

10% - 90%

% Increase in funds raised for nonprofits one year post Victory Cup participation

How Does it Work?

  • 1. Apply

    Nonprofits from Orange, Osceola, Brevard, and Seminole county apply to be selected into our highly coveted program.

  • 2. The Selection

    Hundreds of community champions review and score the submitted applications, selecting 10 finalists each year.

  • 3. Story Training

    Our 10 finalists undergo rigorous storytelling training and improve their abilities to communicate their vision.

  • 4. The Big Pitch

    The 10 finalists tell their story at a final celebratory breakfast in front of hundreds of potential volunteers, donors, and valuable connectors.

  • 5. Everyone Wins

    All 10 nonprofits go home with cash prizes, and audience members leave inspired by these 10 amazing groups serving their community.

2025 Finalists

  • “Victory Cup made me a better speaker that day…and ten nonprofit leaders inspired a packed room to dig deep to support their community.”

    — Jarrod Daab, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida, Inc.

  • “Victory Cup elevated our confidence and expanded the awareness of our mission.”

    — Nicole Millard, One Purse

  • “The storytelling training and coaching was an absolute game-changer for us! We will forever be better storytellers and fundraisers because of Victory Cup Initiative.”

    — Wanda Walker, AMI Kids

  • “…more is expected from those whom more has been given.”

    —Tom Sittema, Chairman of Conversus

  • “Their missions and our support… that’s a combustible combination!”

    —Tim Seneff, President of National Christian Foundation Orlando

2024 Victory Cup

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VCI 2025 Application Opens September 3, 2024

To apply you must be a registered 501c(3), headquartered in Orange, Osceola, Brevard or Seminole County and have a LIVE (editable/searchable) Nonprofit Search profile with Central Florida Foundation

Our 2024 Sponsors

  • Presenting Sponsor

  • First Place Sponsor

Corporate Sponsorships

Please join us as we work to connect dozens of nonprofits to community leaders, business professionals, and corporate philanthropists for collaboration, storytelling and deeper community engagement. When nonprofit organizations learn to share meaningful stories of impact, there is substantial growth in fundraising, donor engagement and an increase in volunteer recruitment. With your support, four hundred+ business and community leaders will have their passion fueled and their hearts warmed at the

2025 Victory Cup Initiative Story Telling Breakfast on February 25, 2025.