Welcome to the Go-To Community
for Small Nonprofit and Community Leaders & Teams
Connection. Support. Practical Tools. Everything you need to lead with confidence - all in one place.
Leading or working in a small nonprofit can feel isolating. You’re juggling programs, fundraising, board expectations, and a hundred “other duties as assigned.” But you don’t have to do it alone anymore.
Welcome to the place created just for you - a warm, practical, supportive community where small nonprofit leaders and team members (and community leaders doing great work on their own) gather to share ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and access tools that make the mission easier.
What This Community Will Help You Do:
✔ Feel Supported Instead of Alone
Connect with peers who get the joys and headaches of doing good work in community, including running a nonprofit.
✔ Get Real Answers to Real Problems
Bring your toughest challenges to live monthly office hours or post in the discussion spaces — and get practical solutions, fast.
✔ Save Hours with Ready-to-Use Tools
Access templates, guides, scripts, and checklists made specifically for small nonprofits.
✔ Build Your Network (Without the Awkwardness)
Use Match Ups and discussion spaces to meet other leaders and spark collaborations.
✔ Learn and Grow — Without Expensive Trainings
Attend live sessions, mini-workshops, and member-led conversations that help you lead confidently. This isn’t another expensive training that you’ll never use. This is a real community built for real people.
What Members Get (Core Features)
Discussion Spaces for advice, connection, and meaningful conversation.
Tap into a supportive network where you can solve sticky challenges with peers who get nonprofit life.
Monthly Office Hours to get live support.
Get live help and answers to your toughest nonprofit questions — not just once, but every month.
Resource Library with templates, tools, and helpful guides.
Save time and effort with ready-to-use templates, guides, and tools tailored for small nonprofits.
Match Up Opportunities to meet collaborators and peers.
Grow your network, find collaborators, and build meaningful relationships in your field.
And more (because members will help shape what comes next).
Who This Community is For
Perfect For:
Executive directors of nonprofits under $2M
New nonprofit leaders who want support (but not another long training)
Community leaders who are doing great work with small volunteer teams (but not formalized as a nonprofit organization)
Program or development staff at small nonprofits
Volunteer coordinators
Anyone who cares about increasing their impact in their community
If you’ve ever thought: “I wish I had someone to talk this through with…” this community is for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be an Executive Director to join?
No! Staff, board members, and volunteers are welcome.
Do I need to be part of a nonprofit organization to join?
No! We know that there are tons of leaders doing great work in their communities, but have not yet created a nonprofit, or do not need to do so. But, you still have similar operational and strategic challenges. This community is for you too!
Does my nonprofit have to be focused on health or human services to join?
No! While our larger focus is on health and human services, we welcome any nonprofit or individual doing good work in their community to join.
How much time does this take each month?
As much or as little as you want — most members join at least one call and check the community weekly.
What if I can’t attend all the live monthly calls?
It’s okay! Join when you can or utilize the community (or reach out to us directly) if you have a challenge you need to work through.
Can my whole team join?
Yes — absolutely! The more, the merrier!
What if this isn’t a good fit for me, but I’d like to sponsor someone to join?
We would love to have you participate as a sponsor! Reach out to us at info@socialimpact.studio to learn more and sign up to sponsor a scholarship for one of our nonprofit partners.
What if the community isn’t a fit?
You can cancel any time, no questions asked.
Okay, you got me, how much does it cost?
Membership is just $30 per month (and you have a 7-day free trial!). We are aiming to make this community affordable, even for the individual doing great work in their community to participate.
If this cost is a hardship, reach out to us at info@socialimpact.studio to discuss the availability of a scholarship.
Ready to feel more supported, connected, and confident in your work?
Join Social Impact Shift community and get access to the tools, people, and support that help small nonprofits thrive!