Victory Cup Initiative

We help nonprofits become
world-class storytellers.

We reward the very best stories with funding to support their mission.
No strings attached.

We’ve been working hard to help Central Florida.

SINCE 2015…

10+ Years

Serving Central Florida

150+

Unique Applicants Per Year

200+

Community Evaluators Per Year

40+

Leadership Workshops for VCI Alumni

4 Million

Funds Distributed Since 2015

500+

Attendees at Annual Events

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.

2026 Finalists

“There is no experience quite like Victory Cup. The coaching, the camaraderie and the community, it is like nothing else we've been a part of.”
— Julia Young, Page 15
“The storytelling training provided a tool that will be so very helpful as we address audiences in the future. The level of community support for this event is impressive and I wish every non-profit organization could take part!”
— Marla Sullivan, New Hope for Kids
“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
“The opportunity Victory Cup gives nonprofit leaders to share our story to the business community is a blessing to Central Florida and should be nationwide.”
— Babette Allen, Pathlight HOME

2026 Victory Cup

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2027 APPLICATION OPENS

August 24, 2026

To participate, you must be a registered 501(c)(3) headquartered in Orange, Osceola, Brevard or Seminole County and be available for all mandatory dates listed on our website.
Victory Cup Alumni are no longer eligible to reapply.
Organizations must be established for a minimum of three years from the date on the IRS Determination letter.
You will be asked to upload your organization’s current Form 990.
You will be asked to confirm if your organization is registered with Check-A-Charity, allowing for solicitation of contributions in the state of Florida and include expiration date.
You must be considered a Public Charity (PC) to apply, Private Foundations (PF) are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Our 2026 Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor
First Place Sponsor
Second Place Sponsor