Triibe

We work with nonprofit founders in college where vision is high but support is scarce. Across our cohorts, founders collectively represent 61 years of nonprofit leadership, each having run their organizations for an average of six years in one of these six sectors: food, water, shelter, health, education, and energy. Today, over student-led nonprofits exist in the U.S, but 80% fade within a year. Once in college, founders face a sharp funding gap compared to high school, along with the disconnection that comes with resetting in a new environment. With less than one percent of funding reaching youth-led nonprofits, sustaining progress becomes increasingly difficult, especially with looming financial pressures after graduation and a spiking youth unemployment rate. We are building the college pipeline, like finance or consulting, but for social impact. TRIIBE is a three-year fellowship for cohorts of five nonprofit founders looking to further their nonprofits even after graduation. Onboarding a new cohort each semester, we provide: Funding: Three scaling grants ($5K sophomore year,$10K junior year,$25K senior year), curated grant leads, and donor visibility from website, podcast, workshop, and media features. Mentorship: Financial and legal counsel, plus two personalized mentors each quarter (two dozen by graduation) matched for industry, passion, and strategic fit. Community: Changemaker Summit, retreat, and monthly sessions connecting founders with peers, alumni, and supporters. Having already partnered with over 2 dozen companies, we ensure our founders are supported on all fronts. Real change cannot be made alone, it takes a TRIIBE. The centerpiece of our community is the Changemaker Summit, which has already convened hundreds of executives, founders, and investors to share insights and spark collaborations. Next-gen changemakers are the focus, not the footnote, with our cohorts taking center stage on panels and in discussions.