Changing the world is hard, but it shouldn’t be.

Idea -to-Impact
Accelerator

Idea to Impact Accelerator

Build your nonprofit with clarity, confidence, and community.

We run two in-person cohorts and one online cohort each fall. You'll leave with a tested program, clear mission, launch-ready pitch deck, and the tools to grow your impact—backed by 25+ years of nonprofit leadership.

🚀 Fall 2025 Cohorts FAQ

We recommend joining in-person for the richest experience, but our online cohort is built for deep connection too.

    • Cohort 1: Starts Friday, Aug 15

    • Cohort 2: Starts Friday, Oct 17

    • Meets Fridays, 12–2pm (8 weeks)

    • Bring lunch, we’ll bring drinks

    • Starts Wednesday, Sept 10

    • Meets Wednesdays, 6–8pm on Zoom

  • Week 1 – Strategic Foundations
    Why your work matters and how to stay focused on mission.

    Week 2 – Mission, Vision & Values
    Define what you do and why.

    Week 3 – Systems Thinking & Theory of Change
    Design change that sticks—frameworks, not guesses.

    Week 4 – Program Piloting
    Plan, test, and refine your first offering.

    Week 5 – Budgets & Evaluation
    Make your impact measurable and fundable.

    Week 6 – Fundraising Fundamentals
    Build real donor relationships that last.

    Week 7 – Communications Strategy
    Tell your story and invite people into it.

    Week 8 – Boards & Governance
    What great boards do—and how to build one.

⚙️ Elective Workshops

  • Legal Structures & Incorporation

  • Operations, Compliance & Security

  • Financial Systems & Audit Prep

  • Branding, Messaging & Audience Strategy

  • Marketing & PR

  • Grant Writing + Major Donor Cultivation

  • Pitch Deck Design & Storytelling

✅ By the End, You’ll Have:

  • Clear mission, vision, values

  • A working program and pilot plan

  • A full strategic roadmap + SWOT

  • An evaluation + budgeting system

  • Your fundraising pitch + pitch deck

  • A basic tech/ops platform audit

  • A board strategy and formation plan

  • 501(c)(3) or incorporation (if needed)