The Nonprofit Incubator

We believe that when you equip ordinary people (like us) to use their God-given passions, extraordinary impact can happen.

What we believe

We started the nonprofit incubator to provide a complete foundation to help launch organizations doing biblical justice and advancing God’s kingdom. These organizations that change the fabric of our city for God’s kingdom.

How it works

    1. We start with a God given passion
    2. We provide the framework and support to turn that passion into an organization
    3. We create a sustainable model that allows for long-term impact

Who is this for?

You don’t need to have a business plan or a finance background- we’ll walk with you from idea to full nonprofit

There is no cookie-cutter method for impact. We’ve created the incubator to uniquely support anyone who has a skillset or passion they want to use to advance God’s kingdom.

We need your help!

Mentors

We’re looking for people with backgrounds in business, finance, or entrepreneurship to help guide founders through their launch. We’ll give you all the training necessary. Are you available once every two weeks for coffee with the founder? You can fill out the Mentor Application here.

Founders

We’re looking for passion, not people who have it all figured out! We’ll support you in every way possible through mentorship, business support, and a thriving ecosystem. Can you commit to 15 hours per month plus a coffee meeting once every two weeks with your mentor? You can fill out the Founder Application here.

We would love to talk to anyone who might feel that God-inspired longing to change our city. Please email Darrell Martin. 

Tamarisk Community

Creating a place of refuge, healing, and opportunity for young adults aging out of foster care through community-based programs and support.

visit tamarisk.community

Carroll's Kitchen

More than just a meal, Carroll’s Kitchen is a nonprofit social enterprise restaurant creating healthy employment for women overcoming crisis.

visit carrollskitchen.org

The Village Durham

Advocating for families seeking to remain together in safe and healthy homes.

visit thevillagedurham.org

Darrell Martin leads the Vintage Nonprofit Incubator, where he helps people of faith turn God-given passions into sustainable, justice-focused nonprofits that bring hope and healing to the city.

Darrell brings 30+ years of church ministry, nonprofit, and business leadership experience to this work. He has served as a Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, COO of a wealth management firm, and started his own businesses here and in France. His background gives him a unique blend of spiritual care, organizational strategy, and practical know-how — all of which he uses to walk alongside emerging nonprofit leaders.

At the heart of Darrell’s calling is the local church. He believes that when ordinary people step out in faith, extraordinary things can happen — lives are changed, communities are transformed, and the Gospel is lived out in powerful ways. Through the Incubator, Darrell’s passion is to empower founders with clarity, encouragement, and the tools they need to thrive.