Organizations – Propel Philanthropy

Welcome to our Directory of Social Impact Infrastructure Organizations

Disclaimer: We do not endorse the organizations listed because there are too many moving parts; this listing is open to all social impact infrastructure organizations (SIIOs); those making grants should undergo an independent due diligence process; while risks can be mitigated, they cannot be entirely eliminated; we do not have the bandwidth to conduct site visits and monitor changes within these organizations; perceptions of success and failure are subjective; and legal decisions are sometimes unfair. For these and other reasons, we do not provide a public endorsement of this listing but offer it free of charge for the benefit of visitors.

Why Support Social Impact Infrastructure Organizations?

As stated throughout our website, under the right circumstances, the outcomes achievable by funders can be extensive. Specifically, grants ranging from small to large can enable growth in organizations with exceptional, far-reaching potential, leading to broad outcomes that might not otherwise be possible.

While we don’t make official public endorsements, please consider that Peter Brach, Founder of Propel Philanthropy, privately believes that many of the organizations listed could produce significant benefits with the right funding at the right time.

We are available to offer light consulting to funders considering supporting SIIOs by appointment. Please feel free to send a request.

SIIOs Need More Than Financial Assistance

We are excited to share that a soon-to-be-released research statement confirms that many SIIOs could move forward with skilled human resource support. Please consider offering you skills to them.

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Center for High Impact Philanthropy

Data & Standards Platform | Leadership Development

The Center for High Impact Philanthropy (CHIP) at the University of Pennsylvania helps create a world with more impactful donors. The organization focuses on advancing high-impact philanthropy backed by research. Most of CHIP’s work is educational. It offers an intensive two-week program through its High Impact Philanthropy Academy and teaches courses at the University.

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Interaction Institute for Social Change

Collective Impact Organization | Leadership Development

In its own words, “The Interaction Institute for Social Change (IISC) brings nearly 30 years of experience to our mission to build collaborative capacity in individuals, organizations, and networks working for social justice and racial equity.” Throughout these years, IISC has trained more than 100,000 individuals and 1,000 organizations.

Creative Visions

Leadership Development

Creative Visions Foundation (CVF) is a nonprofit that trains social activists interested in producing videos, films, documentaries, written materials, or songs to increase social awareness. Its Rock Your World program focuses primarily on children, educating them about important issues and how to produce films, videos, and other creative media. CVF reports that this program is in 72 countries and 25,000 schools, involving 29,000 teachers and reaching more than 650,000 students. (more…)

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Impact Finance Center

Leadership Development | Social Investment Accelerator

Impact Finance Center is a multi-university nonprofit academic center that identifies, trains, and activates individuals and organizations to become impact investors, helping them better align their assets with their values.

While most similar organizations work to increase the uptake of impact investing from foundations and educated investors, the Impact Finance Center (IFC) also reaches out to the public — many of whom know nothing about how to create a social impact with their money. (more…)

Resource Alliance

Leadership Development | Movements & Campaigns | Nonprofit-Serving Organization

The Resource Alliance (RA) strengthens the social impact sector by helping people responsible for resource mobilization develop the knowledge, tools, and connections necessary to fuel their organization’s work. With more than 40 years of experience, RA supports a highly engaged 30,000 strong community by providing access to innovative thinking, best practices, and collaborative networks that ensure they are constantly growing their ability to resource the organizations and causes they serve. (more…)

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