CATALYZING LEADERS
FOR CHANGE
Launched in 2016, the CATALYSTS Foundation awards social impact-based scholarships and grants to both college students and minority led and/or serving nonprofits for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to being positive disruptors in their communities. The Foundation also provides pro bono consulting services to local underinvested nonprofits, helping them address key strategic challenges and opportunities.
With the help of a large community of supporters, the Foundation has been able to secure more than $10,000 to award scholarships and grants to both student and professional nonprofit leaders and their innovative efforts.
OUR MISSION IN ACTION
SCHOLARSHIPS
87% of Black college students take out federal loans to attend four-year colleges, compared to 60% of White students. Our foundation provides financial support to student leaders of color in their efforts to drive social change and impact within their local community.
GRANTMAKING
Funding to Black communities accounts for only 1% of all community foundation funding. Our grant initiative offers funding to local emerging minority-led and/or serving nonprofit organizations that aim to bring positive disruptions to their community.
IMPACT COLLECTIVE
A survey of over 250 nonprofits revealed that 86% of them indicated facing at least one human resources challenge. The Impact Collective connects local nonprofits with industry experts to deepen their impact at the intersection of people and strategy.
WE DID IT!
THANK YOU for supporting our 6th Annual Scholarship Brunch! This year’s event brought over 90 friends of the CATALYSTS Community together to celebrate impact, recognize achievements, and learn more about the Foundation’s vision for 2024. Together, we raised over $8,000, which will allow us to provide two (2) scholarships, one (1) grant, and pro bono consulting services!
We also heard from one of our 2023 CATALYSTS Scholars, Xavier, as he shared his motivation for social impact and how he plans to connect serving his community. And finally, we awarded really cool prizes- Gift Certificate to Your 3rd Spot, amazing seats for two (2) to an upcoming Atlanta Hawks game, and 50,000 Delta SkyMiles.
Thank you for being an essential part of this journey, and we look forward to seeing you at next year’s event!