Scale Today,
Shape Tomorrow.
The Impact Collaborative (IC) is a nonprofit organization that empowers under-resourced communities to thrive through innovation, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology. The IC convenes community-based organizations (CBOs) and mental health experts to share resources, incubate tech-enabled solutions for mental well-being, and provide smaller nonprofits with access to tools otherwise out of reach. Backed by The Child Center of NY, the IC is poised to become a leader in reshaping the future of the nonprofit sector.
Our Story
The Impact Collaborative was founded by industry leaders eager to ensure the amplified impact and long-term viability of the CBOs that are working relentlessly to break the cycle of generational poverty and improve mental well-being. It was built on The Child Center’s proven ability to fuse business acumen with a mission-driven purpose: using cutting-edge technology and analytics to inform decisions and allocate limited resources effectively. By collectively working together to create sustainable business models and provide innovative, tech-enabled services, the IC aims to impact hundreds of thousands of clients in under-resourced communities by 2030.
Join us as we build a member hub for CBOs and transform the field of social impact for decades to come.
Why do we need this now?
Under-resourced but undeterred.
Community-based organizations (CBOs) are the heart and soul of their communities: fostering a wealth of local expertise, ingenuity, and resiliency to deliver vital community-driven services. However, while their impact is undeniable, CBOs often operate with limited resources, making it challenging to maximize their impact.
How can you tackle this?
Intersecting impact and ingenuity.
To address this, the Impact Collaborative is calling on innovators in the private sector and experts in the nonprofit space to join forces, leveraging their collective networks and ecosystems to enact lasting systemic change.
What happens next?
Power in partnerships.
By uniting the best and brightest across these networks, the IC can collectively build impactful solutions for individuals and communities that are financially viable, scalable, and efficient for the organizations that deliver them, thus producing a blueprint for systemic transformation across communities nationwide.
Where do you begin?
Expertise and excellence.
We're launching Day One with strategic partnerships with The Child Center of NY, InUnity Alliance, and the Queens Chamber of Commerce. InUnity Alliance, an association representing more than 200 substance use disorder and mental health care providers throughout New York State, and the Child Center will help shape the member hub and its service offerings as founding members. An affiliate of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, the Queens Innovation Foundation, will be instrumental in working with the IC and its CBO members to ideate and prototype data-driven technology solutions that help IC members deliver services to their clients more efficiently and effectively. These organizations share the IC’s vision of a new impact paradigm and we're just getting started.
“We are not only addressing the immediate needs of children and families but are also building the infrastructure for long-term, systemic change. By leveraging technology and data, we ensure that all organizations, regardless of size, have the tools they need to thrive.”
-Traci Donnelly, Founder & President
HOW DOES THE IMPACT COLLABORATIVE WORK?
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can my organization join the Collaborative?
Yes! Our waitlist is currently open. Visit our Become a Member page and our team will get back to you to discuss potential partnerships or membership in the Impact Collaborative.
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Do you need for-profit partners?
We are always looking for potential partnerships and collaborations that can benefit our CBO members and the communities we serve. Reach out to hello@makeanimpact.org to arrange a meeting.
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How are you affiliated with the Child Center of NY?
The Impact Collaborative is an extension of The Child Center of NY. While it is a separate entity, it is deeply connected to Child Center, leveraging its proven framework and mission to expand its reach and impact. The Impact Collaborative helps Child Center to collaborate with other organizations, share resources, and build innovative solutions, all while remaining aligned with Child Center's core values and mission.
Our Origins
Although the Impact Collaborative officially launched in 2024, our story began in 1953 with the founding of The Child Center of NY (Child Center). The Collaborative was born from the remarkable legacy of those at Child Center, who have spent decades serving countless children and families. Their tireless efforts laid the foundation for the transformative work we continue today on a national scale. Their expertise led us to embark on this venture.
Our special relationship with Child Center continues as we continue to serve them as our first and founding partner. To their staff, board, and the communities they serve—thank you for trusting us to build upon your legacy as an extension of The Child Center. Here's to our future.
Want to learn more?
Have questions that still need answers?
Contact lisa@makeanimpact.org.
