Tech2Empower participants gain new tech skills; receive expert advice and support for their nonprofit organization's project; and join a community in which to build awareness of social justice issues and gain new allies.

Who should apply?

WAKE invites applications from social justice leaders representing nonprofit organizations from across the United States and U.S. territories.  Participating organizations propose projects on which they would like support, and which will advance their work on issues including but not limited to:

Eligibility requirements:

A successful applicant must be a registered nonprofit or a fiscally-sponsored organization based in, and with primary beneficiaries in, the United States and territories.

Selection criteria:

We select finalists based on the following:

• Thoughtful application clearly expressing how the nonprofit will share and leverage what is learned through the program to strengthen the work of the organization;

• Clear and focused tech, finance, administrative, or communications project idea and explanation of its impact on the organization's work; and

• Demonstrated focus and commitment to advancing social justice, especially in underserved communities.

Please note: Final selection will also take into consideration organization and project focus areas, location, communities served, and size of organization to bring together a diverse group of participants.

Projects can be centered around marketing, administrative systems, organizational planning, and more.

Time commitment:

We ask each selected nonprofit organization to nominate at least two team members to participate in Tech2Empower USA. Additional team members are welcome to join project teams and meetings with Advisors as needed. We ask that the two designated team members from each organization commit to:

• 6-weeks of virtual collaboration with the Advisor team which includes a required weekly team meeting, plus independent work on the impact project (approximately 3 hours per week);

• Attend the following 60 minute sessions: Non-profit On-boarding session, Tech2Empower Kick-off Event , Mid-point Session, and Closing Celebration);

• Meet weekly deliverables agreed upon with your Advisor team;

Impact Project