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Building the infrastructure for lasting social change.

We help purpose-driven organizations drive lasting change through cross-sector innovation. From incubating bold ideas to scaling proven solutions to amplifying impact through storytelling—we're building a comprehensive ecosystem where collaboration replaces competition and everyone rises together.

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How We Create Lasting Change:
The Four-Pillar Ecosystem

The social sector is at a tipping point. Communities can't wait, and neither can we. Traditional models aren't enough. At Make An Impact, we've built a comprehensive ecosystem that supports purpose-driven organizations at every stage—from bold new ideas to proven solutions at scale. Our four strategic pillars work together to create a self-reinforcing cycle of innovation, collaboration, scaling, and storytelling.

Building the infrastructure for lasting social change

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New organizations graduate into the Collaborative network

Success stories inspire new entrepreneurs

Data Platform

Technology infrastructure enables evidence-based decisions.

Proven solutions move to scaling when validated by data

Scaling successes become powerful stories

Where social innovation begins.

We support emerging organizations and social entrepreneurs with startup grants ($10K-$100K), expert mentorship, and access to our national network. In 18 months, we will help turn community needs into sustainable solutions.

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Built by purpose-driven orgs for others doing the same.

700+ organizations access vetted solutions, peer learning circles, and 10-60% marketplace discounts. This is a collaborative where competition is replaced with shared success.

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Scale what works.

We turn local wins into systems change. Through strategic grants, implementation coaching, and robust data infrastructure, we help proven solutions grow from one success to widespread impact.

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Your data has a story. Your story has power.

We turn raw data and lived experience into compelling stories through film, podcasts, and digital media. Stories that shift thinking, attract support, and inspire action.

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Our Impact Across the Ecosystem

87.5K

Individuals employed yearly by Make An Impact

9BN

Total program services revenue

3.9BN

Amount of grants paid

Our Impact Across the Ecosystem

238.56K

Individuals employed yearly by Make An Impact

702

Total members of Make An Impact

$21.3BN

Amount of grants paid

Make An Impact Members Across the US

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Find Your Path to Impact

Whether you're leading an organization, supporting the social sector, or looking to get inspired—there's a place for you in our ecosystem.

For Nonprofit Leaders

Join 700+ organizations accessing peer networks, marketplace discounts, and scaling support.

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For Social Entrepreneurs

Turn your bold idea into sustainable impact with startup grants, mentorship, and our national network.

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For Funders & Donors

Invest in systemic change through our ecosystem model where innovation flows from incubation to scale.

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For Solution Providers

Connect your technology or services with 700+ vetted purpose-driven organizations through our marketplace.

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Get inspired by real stories of change, learn from sector leaders, and be part of the movement.

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Find Your Path to Impact

Whether you're leading an organization, supporting the social sector, or looking to get inspired—there's a place for you in our ecosystem.

For Nonprofit
Leaders

Join 700+ organizations accessing peer networks, marketplace discounts, and scaling support.

Become a Member

For Social Entrepreneurs

Turn your bold idea into sustainable impact with startup grants, mentorship, and our national network.

Apply To Impact Incubator

For Funders & Donors

Invest in systemic change through our ecosystem model where innovation flows from incubation to scale.

Explore Partnership

For Solution Providers

Connect your technology or services with 700+ vetted purpose-driven organizations through our marketplace.

Become a Partner

For
Everyone

Get inspired by real stories of change, learn from sector leaders, and be part of the movement.

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Join Us in Building Lasting Change

It’s time to build something smarter together. Whether you’re leading an organization, funding change, or looking to get involved, there’s a place for you in our Make An Impact movement.

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Why the Make an Impact movement matters right now.

Across the U.S., 1.8+ million nonprofits are responding to growing community needs, yet 68% expect to cut services in the next two years due to limited funding and operational strain.

The nonprofit sector is at a breaking point. Traditional approaches aren’t enough. It’s time to collaborate, adapt, and build something stronger, together.