FAQs 

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What is Summit Impact? 

​​Created in 2020, Summit Impact is the entrepreneurial non-profit partner in the Summit ecosystem. 

We believe the power of community can change the world. Through connection, compassion, and collaboration we can create a more regenerative and equitable future.

What does Summit Impact do? 

We gather and steward a community of diverse global business leaders, academic experts, and creative storytellers to support impact entrepreneurs through collective learning and collaborative action.

Through our unique Summit Impact Labs model, we thoughtfully select cohorts of Summit Fellows  and engage the Summit community in year-round collaboration.

What makes the Summit Impact Community special? 

We are an intentional and imaginative community of, by, and for high-impact change leaders. We are housed within the broader Summit community - a group of over 30,000 business leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, storytellers, and other innovators, and we focus exclusively on collaborative action for social good. 

What are Summit Impact’s areas of focus? 

  • Environmental Stewardship

  • Democracy

  • Equity & Justice

  • Future of Work

  • Mental Health

How are Summit Impact and Summit Series connected? 

Summit Impact is a proud partner in the Summit ecosystem, focused exclusively on social good. 

As a sister organization to Summit Series, we leverage the high energy and engagement of Summit community events to co-produce impact-focused programming, and then provide continued year-round opportunities to take action together.

What are Summit Impact Labs? How do they work?

Impact Labs are two-year programs that gather social change leaders and Summit Impact community members to collaborate year-round. Labs are designed to:

  1. Drive progress by helping change-leaders achieve specific objectives 

  2. Cultivate community by creating an ecosystem of supportive relationships that endure as sources of capital, partnerships, and capacity-building for years to come.

Labs are a launching pad for the vital, generation-defining leaders and organizations that will create a more equitable and regenerative future. 

For more details check out our Programs Page on our Website. 

Can I get involved in Summit Impact? 

Absolutely. We believe that together, we can accelerate the pace of collective social impact. Here are a few ways to get involved:

  • Donate. Become a Summit Impact Supporter. Click here

  • Stay in the loop. Receive our QuarterlySummit Impact newsletter. Sign up here

  • Apply to join. Become a Community Activator. Participate in community events and join specific Impact Lab teams. Apply here

  • Partner with us. We’d love to hear from you. Email us at hello@summitimpact.org with a little about yourself and/or your organization. 

Who are Summit Fellows? 

Summit Impact Fellows are impact-driven entrepreneurs who are at the heart of everything we do. They all share impatience in their desire for progress, compassionate in their approach, and have a proven track record of action that leads to measurable, systemic change. 

Meet our Summit Fellows on our website!

How can I make a tax-deductible contribution to Summit Impact? 

Thank you for your interest in making a contribution to Summit Impact. Your partnership is vital in our mission to create a more beautiful, equitable, and regenerative future.

Funds may be conveyed to Summit Impact several ways. 

Please visit our website’s Donation Page and should you have any further  questions, please contact our Development Director David Weisberg via email: david@summitimpact.org.

I want to partner with Summit Impact. Who can I talk to?

We thrive on partnerships! We’d love to hear from you. Email us at hello@summitimpact.org with a little about yourself and/or your organization. 

Who can I contact about becoming a host or speaker at Summit Impact events?

Thank you for your interest in speaking at Summit Impact. Drop us a line at hello@summitimpact.org with your interest and background.

I’m writing about Community and Social Entrepreneurship, and want to feature Summit Impact. Who can I email about press opportunities?

Thank you for your interest in featuring Summit Impact. Drop us a line at hello@summitimpact.org with your request + deadline.

Are you hiring? I’d love to join the Summit Impact team!

Ready to live your biggest impact? Our team is made up of passionate souls on a bold adventure to support impact-driven entrepreneurs and create a more regenerative and equitable future. We dream, we connect and we create.

If you are interested in joining us, please explore the positions on our website’s Careers page or visit our Linkedin. If you don’t see openings or an immediate fit, let us know how we can work together. Send us an email at hello@summitimpact.org

Still need help? We’d love to hear from you.

Our inbox is open at hello@summitimpact.org.