The Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program is a two-month, cost-covered training program that gives a small cohort of talented people from all over the world everything they need to launch a field-leading charity:
- The necessary training.
- Co-founder matching.
- A well-connected and collaborative community.
- An evidence-based and cost-effective intervention idea.
- Seed funding to get started.
The Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program is a two-month, cost-covered training program that gives a small cohort of talented people from all over the world everything they need to launch a field-leading charity:
- The necessary training.
- Co-founder matching.
- A well-connected and collaborative community.
- An evidence-based and cost-effective intervention idea.
- Seed funding to get started.
At the heart of the Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Programme lies the recognition that effective charitable interventions require not only passion and dedication but also a strategic and evidence-based approach. Participants in the programme undergo an intensive incubation process that encompasses rigorous training, mentorship, and practical experience in developing and scaling effective charitable ventures.
One of the distinguishing features of the programme is its emphasis on systematic problem-solving and impact evaluation. Participants are guided through a structured curriculum that covers topics such as project evaluation, fundraising, organizational management, and effective communication. This curriculum equips them with the tools to critically assess different interventions and strategies, ensuring that their charitable endeavors are well-informed and driven by evidence.
The programme’s focus on effective altruism, data-driven decision-making, and strategic thinking empowers participants to maximize their impact within their chosen cause areas. By equipping them with the skills to identify high-potential interventions and execute them effectively, the programme ensures that participants are well-prepared to address complex global challenges and contribute to meaningful and sustainable change.
Benefits In The Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Programme
- During the Program
- They provide:
- Stipends to cover your living costs during the Incubation Program (e.g., rent, wifi, food, childcare). The stipends are around £2,000 per month, based on participants’ needs and adjusted accordingly.
- Travel and board costs for the 2 weeks in-person in London.
- They provide:
- After the Program
- If for any reason you will not be able to start a charity they provide:
- Career mentorship (the track record for connecting non-founder participants to research grants, related jobs, and other pathways to impact is near 100%).
- Two-month stipends to provide a safety net during the period of looking for alternative opportunities.
- Continued access to the CE community via the Slack network.
- If for any reason you will not be able to start a charity they provide:
Support after the Program
- If you are officially incubated by Charity Entrepreneurship you’ll get:
- A seed grant of up to $200,000.
- Operation and HR support to set up your organization quickly (for example, you’ll start with a US charitable fiscal sponsorship, allowing you to accept tax-deductible donations).
- Monthly mentorship meetings with the CE team.
- Access to a broad network of mentors and advisors.
- Coaching from external topic experts (e.g., on co-founder relations or M&E).
- Weekly ‘getting started’ sessions for the first 4 weeks.
- Regular emails with further videos and resources that are relevant to you later in your charity journey (e.g., on hiring, or charity registration).
- Monthly alumni call to share and receive knowledge from CE’s other incubated charities.
- Slack group of over 100 charity founders and effective charity employees.
- Support in WIX website design.
- Weekly London socials and annual gatherings.
- Knowledge and template base from our network of incubated charities.
Requirements For The Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Programme
- In short: everyone who is interested in this career path!
- Nonprofit entrepreneurship is an unconventional career step that is not on most people’s radars. However, for those for whom it is a good fit, starting a charity could be the most impactful, fulfilling path they might ever take.
- The Incubation Program lasts 8 weeks, followed by a 2-week in person seed-funding process.
Method of Application
Visit The Official Website to Apply
Application Deadline: September 30, 2023
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