For Nonprofits

Skilled student talent for organizations that matter.

Nonprofits access subsidized or free student project support through the Associate Launchpad Impact Fund — funded by paid business projects, not donations.

Apply for Impact Support
How It Works

Impact funded by the business community.

20% of every paid business project goes directly into the Associate Launchpad Impact Fund. That fund is used to subsidize or fully cover student project work for registered nonprofits.

It's not charity — it's structural. Associate Launchpad is built so that business growth and community impact happen at the same time.

The 5:1 Pledge

For every 5 paid business projects completed, Associate Launchpad funds one nonprofit project. This ratio is a public commitment — not a marketing line.

1
Apply and describe your need
Tell us about your organization and what you need help with.
2
We review and assess fit
Our team reviews your application and assesses project scope and feasibility.
3
Get matched with a vetted student
We select a student with the right skills for your specific project.
4
Work begins with full support
Founders oversee the project. You get a dedicated point of contact and regular updates.
What You Get

Everything included, nothing owed.

Apply once and we assess your project needs together
Subsidized or fully funded through our Impact Fund
Access the same quality students as paid clients
Track project status and deliverables through updates
Build lasting partnerships with universities
No donations required — impact is funded by paid business projects

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free for nonprofits?

Subsidized or fully funded, depending on the project. The cost is covered by our Impact Fund, which is built from 20% of every paid business project. You don't pay anything — the business community does, indirectly.

How do you choose which nonprofits to support?

We review applications manually and prioritize organizations with a clear project need, community focus, and readiness to work with a student. We assess capacity together.

What kind of projects can nonprofits request?

Any category we support: social media, website support, content creation, data analysis, marketing strategy, and more. We work with you to define scope.

Do I need to manage the student?

No. Our founders manage the relationship. You provide context, feedback, and final review. We handle matching, check-ins, and QA.

Your mission deserves great execution.

Apply for impact project support and let's talk about what your organization needs.

Apply for Impact Support
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Co-Founders
Austin Falconi
Business & Partnerships
Sophie Cooper
Talent & Impact