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Net Impact Programs

Net Impact programs offer ways for our community to take tangible steps toward a more just and sustainable world.

2024

  • Circular Plastics Challenge
    PROGRAM CLOSED -  WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
    A case competition seeking innovative solutions to keep plastics in the economy and out of the environment. Learn More

  • Up to Us Leadership Bootcamp
    APPLICATIONS CLOSED
     The Up to Us Leadership Bootcamp was an all-expenses-paid, weekend-long leadership workshop in Washington D.C. on February 23 - 25 2024  to build your leadership capacity and host a community action event! Learn More
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2023

  • Net Impact Climate Ambassadors
    PROGRAM CLOSED
    Net Impact Climate Ambassadors learned to use data and Climate Interactive’s tools to model scenarios that mitigate the worst impacts of climate change. Learn More

  • Making a Path: Career Support Workshops
    APPLICATION CLOSED
    The Making a Path (MAP) program is an opportunity for Net Impact Chapter leaders to facilitate workshops for their members that support them in exploring social impact career pathways and identifying their own personal career paths. Learn More

  • Sustainable Cities Impact Investing Challenge
    APPLICATION CLOSED
    The 2023 Sustainable Cities Impact Investing Challenge asks teams to build and submit an impact investing portfolio aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal  (SDG) 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities. Developing cities with affordable housing, reliable public transportation, and resilient infrastructure is key to building a more just and sustainable world. Impact investing creates an opportunity for investing to provide both financial and impact returns. Learn More
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2022

  • Net Impact Climate Ambassadors
    PROGRAM CLOSED
    Net Impact Climate Ambassadors learned to use data and Climate Interactive’s tools to model scenarios that mitigate the worst impacts of climate change. Learn More

  • Regenerative Economy Events Series
    PROGRAM CLOSED
    Join this interactive series to explore what it means to be regenerative in response to the many global challenges we face. You'll have opportunities to learn, connect with the Net Impact community, and take action to build a more regenerative world. Learn More

  • Wear it Wise Sustainable Fashion Initiative
    PROGRAM CLOSED
    In partnership with Fordham University’s Responsible Business Coalition, the Wear it Wise Sustainable Fashion Initiative leverages the people power of the Net Impact Chapter network to educate consumers about the impacts of the their clothing while driving sustainable change in the fashion industry. Learn More

  • Future of Energy Challenge
    PROGRAM CLOSED
    Through access to our expansive network of social impact changemakers and influential business leaders, Net Impact provides challenge participants with resources and mentorship to transform their innovative ideas into viable proof of concepts that will lead to sustainable business ventures. Learn More

  • Foods Solutions Challenge
    PROGRAM CLOSED
    Net Impact invites teams who are passionate about bringing forward solutions that will impact UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 – Zero Hunger and Goal 13 – Climate Action. In order to have a secure food future, we must also take meaningful action on climate change, making these two goals deeply interconnected. Learn More

  • Wildfire Resilience Case Competition
    APPLICATION CLOSED
    The 2022 Wildfire Resilience Case Competition invites participants to propose innovative next-gen solutions that support forest ecosystem restoration, community resilience, and economic opportunity in forested communities affected by wildfire. Learn More
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2021

  • The Reunited States Film Screening
    APPLICATION CLOSED
    Up to Us is excited to invite your Chapter to apply to host a film screening and discussion around The Reunited States documentary. This powerful documentary profiles people, such as Steven Olikara, the founder of Millennial Action Project, who have dedicated their lives to promoting depolarization and de-escalation of tensions across the political divide. The film is engaging and powerful; it eloquently shows what is at stake for future generations if hyperpartisanship is not solved and urges everyone to play a role in reuniting the country. With our discussion guide and resources, you will have the opportunity to engage your chapter in collaborative dialogue around democracy, civic engagement, and collective action unique to your chapter and community. Learn More

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