Nonprofit founders are cut off from funding
Apply to the Fellowship
TRIIBE provides funding, mentorship, and community for next-gen nonprofit founders
APPLICATION WINDOW
Now open
Applications for the Spring 2026 cohort are being accepted now.
Cohort size per branch
5 Fellows
Duration
3 years
WHO CAN APPLY
- —Aged 20 and 25
- —Founders or co-founders of registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- —Active leadership in nonprofit operations
- —Committed to continuing your nonprofit over the next 3 years
What fellows receive
Comprehensive support designed for founders navigating the unique challenges of scaling their nonprofits while in their early 20s.
Direct Funding
Financial grants to support nonprofit operations, programming, and organizational growth
Mentorship
One-on-one guidance from two experienced executives or philentrepreneurs each quarter
Community
A cohort of fellow next-gen nonprofit founders and TRIIBE fellows
Programming
Personalized documentaries and TRIIBE Talks covering governance, fundraising, and organizational development
Resources
Access to operational tools, legal support, and sector-specific expertise
Your 3-Year Journey
Year 1: Roots
FUNDING
$5,000
CADENCE
Monthly check-ins, Quarterly mentor cycles, Annual branch summits and retreats
KEY MILESTONES
- •Clarify mission, vision, and theory of change
- •Build nonprofit operating model & governance
- •Establish metrics & measurement framework
- •Create new fundraising strategy
- •Develop storytelling & digital presence
Year 2: Skyline
FUNDING
$10,000
CADENCE
Monthly check-ins, Quarterly mentor cycles, Annual branch summits and retreats
KEY MILESTONES
- •Refine program delivery and expand reach
- •Build strategic partnerships & collaborations
- •Diversify revenue streams and funding sources
- •Strengthen operations, legal, and finance systems
- •Launch digital campaigns
Year 3: Stars
FUNDING
$25,000
CADENCE
Monthly check-ins, Quarterly mentor cycles, Annual branch summits and retreats
KEY MILESTONES
- •Develop merger, transition, or continuity plan
- •Build leadership team and succession strategy
- •Secure multi-year funding commitments
- •Document impact and prepare for evaluation
- •Launch community engagement & long-term support
"TRIIBE's Mentorship program is nothing short of astounding. With a busy schedule, I wasn't sure how much time I could give, but the ease of entry, flexible commitment, and thoughtful organization made it possible to truly support my mentee in a way that was both meaningful and deeply rewarding."
How TRIIBE helps: Step-by-Step
Onboard & Assess
Baseline assessment of your nonprofit, goals, and current capacity
Present with Humility
Speak at branch summits, meet donors, supporters, and partners
Define the Plan
Establish priorities, success metrics, and quarterly goals
Measure & Reflect
Regular checkpoints, surveys, and progress reviews
Match Mentors
Pairing with experienced mentors aligned to your needs
Unlock Funding
Grants distributed each year as you continue your nonprofit
Execute with Support
Office hours, tools, resources, and peer community
Beyond the residence
Become the bench of operators institutions need to deliver a return on impact
Hear from Our Fellows
Real stories from founders prioritizing impact over income
"Receiving TRIIBE’s scholarship support further strengthened the work of Vervient Foundation by highlighting that community and connection matter as much as ideas. Knowing there’s a network of like-minded leaders cheering me on fuels our mission to empower students with an innovation mindset and reminds me that there’s always a shoulder to lean on in this journey."
Gitanjali Rao
TRIIBE Fellow Fall 2025
Global Keynote, Vervient Foundation est. 2018
Beyond the residence
Fellows remain part of the fellowship for life
Fellowship network
Continued access to funders, advisors, and an expanding fellowship of philentrepreneurs
Executive placement
Become the bench of operators future leaders and institutions need to deliver a return on impact
Mentorship opportunities
Mentor future fellows, helping them continue their own nonprofits