Social Impact Showcase

The goal? Elevate and celebrate social impact organizations across the UpMetrics customer community that are embracing impact measurement to drive their mission forward.

Hear more about the Showcase from UpMetrics CEO, Drew Payne 👉

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Our first-ever Social Impact Showcase aims to elevate and celebrate social impact organizations across the UpMetrics customer community.

We received submissions from over 40 incredible nonprofits working across diverse issue areas, and have been so moved by the innovative and impactful ways they're changing their communities for the better, and using data to help them do so as quickly and effectively as possible.

Six shortlisted nonprofits will now get the chance to showcase their nonprofit to our panel of judges at our December 12th Showcase event, and one of those six nonprofits will receive a $50,000 grant towards an upcoming initiative or project!

Showcase Finalists

ROCK logo

The largest provider of active and enriching programs for children and youth in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley.

 

Website: www.rocksf.org

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Peer Health Exchange logo

Together, we create education opportunities for peers to share the tools and resources young people need to make healthy decisions.

 

Website: www.peerhealthexchange.org

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Helping every child reach their unique potential within a safe and joyful learning environment and every family to access a network of support.

 

Website: www.facessf.org

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Building the confidence and character to succeed - on the field, in the classroom and in life - by delivering free programming that combines soccer, poetry and service-learning.

 

Website: www.chicagoscores.org

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Oakland Lacrosse

Supporting Oakland Public School students in becoming healthy, confident, and self-empowered youth who effectively navigate systems, overcome challenges, and achieve their education and life goals.

 

Website: www.oaklandlacrosse.org

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Kingmakers of Oakland logo

By unapologetically focusing on Black boys, our work is proven to engage, encourage and empower children and families of all backgrounds.

 

Website: www.kingmakersofoakland.org

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All Showcase Participants

Womens coaching alliance logo

Developing future female leaders through coaching youth sports.

 

Website: www.womenscoachingalliance.org

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STL-Empower-Logo

Building up St. Louis by building up small businesses.

 

Website: www.stlouissbec.org

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ps science logo

Bringing hands-on STEM learning to elementary school children in underserved communities.

 

Website: www.psscience.org

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mindful life project

Transforming schools from the inside
out with innovative and comprehensive
mindfulness based social-emotional
learning programming.

 

Website: www.mindfullifeproject.org

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miracle university logo

Ending the pipeline to prison & Sacramento's costliest war by transforming thousands of potential dropouts into graduates.

 

Website: www.miracleuniversity.net

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Providing affordable, high-quality, early childhood education and family support services in a stable and nurturing environment, thereby providing the children of working families skills and hope for lifelong development.

 

Website: www.holyfamilydayhome.org

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just keep livin

Empowering high school students by providing them with the tools to lead active lives and make healthy choices for a better future.

 

Website: www.jklivinfoundation.org

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The Arc SF logo

A person-centered organization that partners with, supports, and amplifies the voices of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

 

Website: www.thearcsf.org

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abide womens health logo

Serving pregnant women, trans, and gender non-conforming people and their families with a variety of culturally-informed prenatal, postpartum, educational, and material resources.

 

Website: www.abidewomen.org

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Miami dade innovation authority logo

Accelerating the discovery and commercialization of technologies that solve critical local challenges by investing in growth stage technology companies and facilitating collaboration between the private and public sectors.

 

Website: www.mdia.miami

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so kids soar logo-1

Providing free adaptive athletic, recreational, and skill-building activities that empower youth with physical and developmental disabilities to Strive, Own, Achieve, and Realize their potential.

 

Website: www.sokidssoar.org

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Empowering children and youth in the Historic Overtown community to reach their full potential so they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, ultimately creating pathways for lifelong success.

 

Website: www.overtowncyc.org

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resilient sisterhood project logo

Educating and empowering women of African descent affected by diseases of the reproductive system.

 

Website: www.rsphealth.org

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Enterprise for Youth

Empowering young people to prepare for and discover career opportunities.

 

Website: www.enterpriseforyouth.org

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Mikva Challenge logo

Developing youth to be empowered, informed, and active citizens who will promote a just and equitable society.

 

Website: www.mikvachallenge.org

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line4line logo

A community based creative literacy program supporting youth by changing the narrative around success by building readers, mentors and joy.

 

Website: www.line4linebr.org

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NewBo City Market Logo

Fostering regional economic development by uplifting entrepreneurs and artists through an equitable business incubator, accessible public programming, and a community gathering space.

 

Website: www.newbocitymarket.org

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champs mentoring logo

Educating, empowering, and exposing boys and young men of color beyond the four walls of the school in order to help them to achieve their dreams and goals. 

 

Website: www.champsmentoring.com

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attendance works logo

Promoting equal opportunities to learn and advance student success by reducing chronic absence.

 

Website: www.attendanceworks.org

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grey matter logo

Inspiring, educating, and empowering the next generation of Black visionaries through entrepreneurial education.

 

Website: www.graymatterexperience.com

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Chicago Lights logo

Building brighter futures for Chicago’s youth and adults through supportive relationships and life-changing programs.

 

Website: www.chicagolights.org

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The yunion logo

Countering negative cultural influences that misdirect the lives of youth through innovative prevention programming, education, parental engagement, mentoring, and counseling.

 

Website: www.theyunion.org

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peace in schools logo

Liberating mind and heart through teen-centered, transformative mindfulness education. Every teen deserves to know peace in their mind, in their heart, and in their school.

 

Website: www.peaceinschools.org

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OneGoal logo

Working with schools and districts to transform postsecondary advising and support so that all students can define their futures.

 

Website: www.onegoal.org

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nicu alumni logo

Dedicated to supporting and connecting families, medical professionals, and communities as they navigate life after the NICU (Neonatal ICU).

 

Website: www.nicualumni.org

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living jazz logo

Transforming lives through the music, spirit, and culture of jazz in the Bay Area community, by educating students and artists of all ages and abilities.

 

Website: www.livingjazz.org

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leap nyc logo

Partnering with school communities to offer creative arts programs that encourage NYC youth to pursue their passions, develop their strengths, and amplify their voices.

 

Website: www.leapnyc.org

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heart haven outreach logo

Transform the lives of (at risk) struggling teens through caring relationships and programs that support healthy development on an emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual level.

 

Website: www.hearthavenoutreach.org

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buddy system logo

Fighting food insecurity by creating unique and innovative ways to engage our community, empowering neighbors to support neighbors, beginning with access to free, healthy food.

 

Website: www.buddysystemmia.com

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michigan women forward logo

Dedicated to the economic empowerment of women and minorities by providing small business microloans and support to entrepreneurs to help them grow their business and our communities.

 

Website: www.miwf.org

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Entertainment university logo

Dedicated to inspiring and empowering young individuals by integrating creativity with practical insights into the business and production realms of music, film, television, and fashion. 

 

Website: www.atnetwork.tv/eu-youth-program

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Brilliant detroit logo

We are a connection model that takes powerful resources in a city – what’s already there, what we’re proud of – and deploys them in a new and brilliant way.

 

Website: www.brilliantcities.org/detroit

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boys and girls club of southeastern michigan logo

Creating a safe space for youth to learn and have fun, while providing them with the economic, cultural and social capital needed to become career, start up and homeowner ready.

 

Website: www.bgcsm.org

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Judging Criteria

Criteria

What we’re looking for

Explanation of Work via Impact Framework

Thorough, well-organized explanation of their work using impact framework. Their framework is shown and the dimensions are directly referenced.

Formatting of Impact Framework

Objectives are clear and KIIs are formatted as measurable data points.

Presentation Impact (Quality of Presentation)

Presentation is impactful, engaging, and well-executed.

Mission Innovation & Creativity

Mission is highly innovative and creatively addresses significant social issues.

Specific Example of Data Use

Applicant shared a specific, detailed example of using data to guide or improve their impact.

Future Vision for Framework and/or Data Integration

Applicant provided a clear, thoughtful vision for how they plan to use their impact framework and/or integrate data to drive change.

Webinar

Social Impact Showcase Timeline

Application Opens: September 3, 2024

Application Deadline: November 8, 2024
Extended to November 15, 2024

Finalists Announced: November 20, 2024

Showcase Event: December 12 at 11am PT /2pm ET

Grant Winner Announced: December 19, 2024

Why Participate?

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Visibility

Showcase your nonprofit's work in front of renowned industry leaders & grantmakers.

Receive the opportunity to be featured in UpMetrics reports or invited to speak at future events.

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Mentorship

Six nonprofits will have the opportunity to meet and receive feedback/mentorship from one of our industry experts on how they’re positioning their organization and work to funders.

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Funding

One nonprofit will receive a $50,000 grant to use towards an upcoming initiative.

Advertise your open fundraising efforts to our active grantmaker network.

 

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Connections

Connect with fellow changemakers at our Social Impact Showcase event.

Join an Impact Learning Collective for all-year access to a network of organizations using technology to accelerate impact.

Interested in sponsoring next year's Social Impact Showcase?

UpMetrics is always looking for grantmakers, investors, or individuals who want to support us in the execution of our engaging community events. Please reach out to cait@upmetrics.com if you are interested in being an event sponsor!

FAQ

Who is eligible to participate?

We welcome participation from all nonprofits that are signed up on either a free or paid tier of our platform.

Are there application fees?

There are no fees to apply.

Where and how do I submit my application?

To submit your application, please navigate to the Leverage section of the UpMetrics platform, ensure your Impact Profile is set to Public, and capture the url link to publicly share your Impact Framework from your Impact Profile page.

Then go to our Social Impact Showcase Application Page to submit your public Profile URL link and your video file.

How do I finalize my Impact Framework?

A finalized Impact Framework will have at least one objective and KII defined for each of the five dimensions of impact - Who, What, Quality, Better Off, and Community Contribution. 

Explore our interactive Framework Building demo for more details on how to define and finalize your impact framework.

What information do I need to include in my application video?
Check out our Video Details and Instructions document for everything you need to include in your application video.
Are there any parameters on how we can use the money if we receive the grant award?

We believe you know better than anyone how those grant dollars should be used!

For applicants on a paid tier of our platform, you're free to use the grant dollars however you see fit. 

For applicants on the free version of our platform (Starter Plan), we'd ask that you use part of the grant to purchase at least one year's access to our IMM Suite, and the rest as you see fit.

Can I resubmit my application if I want to improve it?

Yes! You can resubmit your application at any point up until the application deadline on November 8, 2024.

Who should I contact if I have questions?

If you have any questions, please reach out to Cait Abernethy, our Director of Marketing, at cait@upmetrics.com.

You can expect to receive a reply within 1-2 business days.