Impact Fellows

Impact Fellows is a research collective on social innovation tools, organizations, and ecosystems. Curated and run by @kevinzlu and @katiejzhang.

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Hey, hi, hello! It’s been a while.

We’re so excited to be revisiting Impact Fellows and bring this initiative into a new light.

Impact Fellows is a research collective on social innovation tools, organizations, and ecosystems—how they are inspired, built, and designed.

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Organizations are transforming traditional models:

→ @circulareconomy has turned circular economy from theory to reality
→ @BiomimicryInst pilots technologies converting textile waste into biocompatible materials
→ @ProvenanceHQ enables supply chain transparency

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Our global economy is stuck in a "take-make-waste" cycle. The circular economy, however, reimagines how we use resources.

♻️ Learn more on what “circular thinking” means: https://t.co/O6NyhAAm1W

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We believe roles that offer a bird's-eye view of an issue are needed, given the power of connecting seemingly disparate ideas. Organizations that do this particularly well include Vibrant Data Labs, @ImpactAlpha, and @highergroundlab.

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Social innovation ecosystems are crucial levers for progress, as they unite diverse elements for optimized impact. These ecosystems foster new ideas that channel even bolder solutions.

📍 Read more on how to connect together a social innovation space: https://t.co/guaUpNIt8n

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🪴 We research new ideas in social innovation in each of our newsletter editions. Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter to discover new opportunities: https://t.co/a09i8DWMp7

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Looking for new jobs, grants, and programs to advance your social innovation journey?

Check out our curated thread of opportunities to apply for. 🧶

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@bagelfund (grant)

Small, non-dilutive micro-grants ($100-500) to support young, ambitious individuals working on innovative projects or ideas. https://t.co/zQAeteV1we

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📚 We curate media, readings, and podcasts that dive deeper into how social innovation is changing our world. Read and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest findings: https://t.co/kk06GEXI7v

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Dive into a thread of our newsletter's list of thought-provoking content on social change. 🧵

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The Moment of Lift by @melindagates (book)

How and why empowering women through access to opportunity is one of the most effective ways to lift up entire communities and societies.
https://t.co/sPTSAW91iK

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Philanthropy is leveraging innovative approaches:

→ @pivotalventures accelerates social progress through strong investments and relationships
→ @TrustBasedPhil addresses power imbalances between funders and grantees
→ @DataKind harnesses data science and AI for social good

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As global challenges intensify, philanthropic giving in the US has expanded exponentially in the last few decades. How can we ensure that increased giving truly moves the needle?

🌍 Read more on the future of giving: https://t.co/Bd0wg3CMm8