For changemakers

Big vision? A plan for impact? Let's build it together.

We invest in the whole changemaker, with financial, human and social capital: scholarships to learn, grants to launch ideas, and mentors to help you lead.

Richard Magid walking hand in hand with a changemaker

Is this you?

A Soundboard Changemaker is a force of nature.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to welcome you into the Soundboard community.

  • You turn your experiences, values and purpose into action.
  • You know meaningful change happens through community.
  • You build relationships and actively seek out wisdom.
  • You mobilize people around a shared vision.
Scholarship recipient with his certificate

Scholarships

We invest in learning

We fund education at critical moments in your journey, when the right training or leadership experience can accelerate both your growth and your community's.

  • Undergraduate & graduate degrees
  • Professional certificates
  • Leadership institutes
  • Conferences & learning experiences
Apply for an Education Scholarship

Grants

We invest in ideas

Strategic seed funding for high-potential changemakers and organizations creating meaningful social impact.

Mental health Human rights Women's empowerment Climate change Poverty Literacy

Soundboard Human Flourishing Awards

Support for organizations that develop emerging changemakers through conferences, innovation challenges and business plan competitions.

Apply for a Social Impact Grant
A grantee project in the community
A mentoring conversation

Mentorship

We invest in leaders

We connect you with experienced mentors who offer guidance, encouragement and real-world wisdom, so you build practical leadership skills and a global network.

One-on-oneA mentor matched to you
CohortsLearn alongside peers
SBIF FellowshipHelp shape the Foundation
Ask about mentorship & the Fellowship

Changemakers' stories

Where they started. Where they're going.

All stories →
"I built my skills to the point where I founded my own NGO."
ThandiThandi · Botswana
"A powerful act of trust in my potential to lead real change through social impact."
Juan PabloJuan Pablo · Colombia
"He made me feel like I belonged."
MayaMaya · USA, on her mentor

Tools for the journey

Articles, podcast episodes and a book in the works.

Ideas on self-awareness, leadership and leading with heart, all in one place.

Explore Insights →

Not sure which fits?

Tell us about your vision. We'll help you find the right path into the Soundboard community.

Get in touch