Enabling the Next Generation of Givers to Innovate
The Impact Factory is an incubator for young people to experiment with their philanthropy as they launch social impact initiatives or volunteer with their unique skillsets.
Choose Your Pathway
Two distinct experiences designed for you to find your own approach to being a changemaker.
Impact Factory Residency
Have a cause, need a solution?
The Residency helps young people create social impact projects and organizations. Residents are in the program for one year and receive comprehensive support for their Initiative including a 501(c)3 status, mentorship, and other administrative resources to develop their ideas into sustainable solutions.
Examples:
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Nonprofit Organizations
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Fundraising campaigns
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School clubs
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Short-Term/One-Time Service Projects
Impact Factory Fellowship
Have skills, need a cause?
The Fellowship connects high school students and young adults with nonprofits to provide pro bono services. Fellow are deployed to an organization that has a specific need that aligns with the Fellow's background and technical experience.
Current Fellowships:
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Film (photography & videography at events)
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Digital Marketing (social media management)
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Technology (website design & software engineering)
Example Resident Initiatives
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Fiscal Sponsorship: Automatic 501(c)3 nonprofit status
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Financial Management: Bank account access with oversight
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Guided Mentorship: Monthly meetings with career professionals
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Administrative Support: Legal, accounting, and technology services
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Network Access: Connections to donors and industry experts
Factory Framework
Residents follow our structured curriculum with four strategic checkpoints: Research & Planning, Operations & Strategy, Implementation, and Evaluation & Growth.
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Each checkpoint includes specific milestones and deliverables to ensure systematic progress toward sustainable impact.
WeCare - Care package assembly service for DFW charities
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HealthMaze - Nonprofit organization developing a digital tool connecting uninsured individuals to low-cost clinics
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LearningConnector - High school to middle school tutoring program
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Clear Lake - Weekly lake cleanup volunteer coordination
Who Should Apply
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Ages 13-25 (teens and young adults)
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Passionate about a specific cause or community issue​
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Committed to one-year residency program
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​Ready to develop leadership and entrepreneurship skills
Ready to Apply to the Residency?
Residency
A plethora of resources for young social entrepreneurs
Resources Provided
Engineering Fellowship
Provide software development and website design services to nonprofits who need digital infrastructure but lack technical resources.
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Skills: Web development, app creation, database management, IT support
Film Fellowship
Offer photography and videography services for nonprofit events, creating compelling visual content for marketing and storytelling.
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Skills: Event photography, promotional videos, documentary work
Marketing Fellowship
Create social media strategies and content for nonprofits to expand their brand profile and boost their community engagement.
Skills: Social media management, content creation
Fellowship
A new way to participate in community service
Guide young people in their community service journey
Mentor a Resident
Help young entrepreneurs design the future of philanthropy through monthly guidance and support
Requirements
• Currently in workforce with career experience
• College degree preferred but not required
• Able to pass background check
• Monthly virtual meetings with assigned Resident
No cost to participate as a Mentor
Join our Advisory Council
Utilize your strategic expertise to continually improve Impact Factory participant experience.
Requirements
• Recognized business and civic leader
• Business management and growth experience
• Extensive network of local colleagues
• Recruit 2 mentors annually + provide strategic counsel