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Impact Accelerator Program

A 6-week program to help driven, experienced professionals make real-world impact

Program Overview

The Impact Accelerator Program (IAP)
supports driven, experienced professionals
to make real-world impact.

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Runs 6 weeks + post-program support

Why Join The Program?

program content

  • 6-week guided workbook including weekly impactful actions

  • Explore different paths to use your career for high positive impact

  • Create your personalized roadmap to success

cohort sessions

  • Weekly meetings of 5 experienced professionals, led by a trained facilitator

  • Overcome your main barriers and uncertainties with tailored guidance and support

  • Individual feedback on your impact plan

Global network

  • Build relationships and share experiences with peers from around the world

  • Weekly 1:1s with like-minded professionals from the program

  • Deep dive into your career options through 1:1s with your facilitator

post-program support

  • 2 additional cohort sessions in the months after the program concludes

  • Access to a network of 100 IAP alumni

  • Regular alumni sessions to continue to develop your career

What Alumni Are Saying
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"The IAP has been pivotal in guiding me toward a meaningful career transition. I have been particularly impressed by the program’s relational and professional approach.
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I have no doubt that I wouldn’t be where I am today without the help and guidance I received. Thank you for helping me achieve this impactful change."

Samuel Verbi

Vice President, Generation Pledge

IAP Spring 2024 Alum

  • Who should apply?
    We're looking for motivated, results-driven, experienced professionals who aspire to maximize their impact and are seeking guidance in navigating the path to achieving it. You'll likely get the most value from the program if you: are a mid-career or senior professional with at least 5 years of work experience, are not currently working in a high-impact role, have contemplated how you can do the most good, and haven't yet taken many significant steps in that direction. Please note that the above are guidelines. Therefore, if you feel you'd benefit from the program but don't think you fit the criteria, please apply anyway!
  • What differentiates the program from other virtual programs?
    The Impact Accelerator Program has 2 particularly distinct features: Action-focused: Designed to support you on your journey to a high-impact career by giving you the tools and resources to develop a personalized plan and take concrete action to implement it. Participants: Become part of a network of experienced (mid-career/senior) professionals who are looking to maximize the positive impact they can have with their career.
  • What is the content of the program?
    The program's 6 week arc is geared to enable you to start broad and continue narrowing your focus as you develop your impact plan and begin implementing it. Overview of the 6-week program:​ Week 1: Identify Your Goals -- Identify your main motivation and goals for the program and learn how to have a big impact. Week 2: Map Your Impact Path -- Explore diverse impact pathways and generate ideas for different career options. Week 3: Prioritize Your Options -- Evaluate your potential career options systematically and create a shortlist of your most promising paths. Week 4: Adjust Your Options -- Find ways to quickly test your hypotheses and adjust your most promising options accordingly. Week 5: Create Your Impact Plan -- Build your Impact Plan to put your learnings from the previous weeks into action. Week 6: Tackle Your Impact Plan -- Take the first steps on your Impact Plan and maximize your chance of success.
  • What is the time commitment of the program?
    The program lasts for 6 weeks with additional group sessions in the months following the program to maintain momentum and continue implementing your plan. During the main 6 weeks of the program, you can anticipate spending up to 5 hours per week: 1.5 hours for cohort meetings at set times 2–3 hours for reading and action at your own schedule 30 minutes for 1:1 meetups at your own schedule
  • What type of network will I get access to?
    By joining the program, you will get access to the over 100 current participants and alumni, many of whom have already made the transition to a high-impact career.
  • How does the program address common career-related challenges?
    Many challenges are addressed in the program's core curriculum. Additional topics are discussed in various extracurricular sessions held throughout the program –– past extracurricular sessions have covered how to network effectively, job search strategies, panel discussions with recruiters at high-impact organizations, and more.
  • Is the program limited to certain time zones?
    No. The program has had participants from all continents and is able to accommodate any time zone.
  • How much does it cost to join the program?
    Nothing. Applying to and participating in the Impact Accelerator Program are free.
  • How do I apply to the program?
    Simply click the orange "Apply Now" button on this page to be taken to the application form. It's as easy as that! If the orange button does not say "Apply Now", the application period is currently closed; however, you can still click that orange button to register to receive application information when it's available.
  • What is the application process?
    Complete a quick (~15-20 min.) initial application. Candidates who advance past the application stage will have a 15-min. interview. We aim to inform candidates who are selected to participate in the IAP at least 2 weeks before the start of the program.
  • Other questions?
    If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us here.

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