TRIIBE Three-Year Fellowship

3-YEAR FELLOWSHIP

TRIIBE provides funding, mentorship, and community for college students taking root today to advance tomorrow

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Nonprofit founders are cut off from funding when entering College

The Problem - 80% of student-led nonprofits fade within a year

TRIIBE provides Three Pillars of Support

Everything you need to sustain your growth

1

Funding

Receive $40K in unrestricted funding to cover operations, team, and program costs.

2

Mentorship

Get matched with two experienced mentors each quarter who understand your specific challenges.

3

Community

Join a cohort of peer founders inspired to pursue social impact.

Your 3-Year Journey

Y1

Year 1: Roots

Sophomore Year

FUNDING

$5,000

CADENCE

Monthly check-ins, Quarterly mentor cycles, Bi-annual cohort meetups

KEY MILESTONES

  • •Clarify mission, vision, and theory of change
  • •Build foundational operating model & governance
  • •Establish metrics & measurement framework
  • •Create new fundraising strategy
  • •Develop storytelling & digital presence
Y2

Year 2: Skyline

Junior Year

FUNDING

$10,000

CADENCE

Monthly check-ins, Quarterly mentor cycles, Bi-annual cohort meetups

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 and thought leadership
Y3

Year 3: Stars

Senior Year

FUNDING

$25,000

CADENCE

Monthly check-ins, Quarterly mentor cycles, Bi-annual cohort meetups

KEY MILESTONES

  • •Develop post-graduation transition & continuity plan
  • •Build leadership team and succession strategy
  • •Secure multi-year funding commitments
  • •Document impact and prepare for evaluation
  • •Launch alumni 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 young changemaker in a way that was both meaningful and deeply rewarding."
— Jonny Imerman, Co-founder Imerman Angels

How TRIIBE Helps: Step-by-Step

1

Onboard & Assess

Baseline assessment of your nonprofit, goals, and current capacity

5

Measure & Reflect

Regular checkpoints, surveys, and progress reviews

2

Define the Plan

Establish priorities, success metrics, and quarterly goals

6

Unlock Funding

Grants distributed each year as you grow your foundation

3

Match Mentors

Pairing with experienced mentors aligned to your needs

7

Transition to Alumni

Continuity planning and long-term support beyond graduation

4

Execute with Support

Office hours, tools, resources, and peer community

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Frequently Asked Questions

We use case studies and quarterly surveys to measure each founder's digital presence, their sense of community and wellbeing, the impact of their organization, and the funds they raise beyond TRIIBE's grants.
Any undergraduate sophomore who has founded and is actively leading a nonprofit organization. You must be enrolled full-time at a college or university.
The funding is unrestricted and can be used for any legitimate organizational expenses including operations, program costs, team compensation, technology, marketing, or other needs that support your nonprofit's mission and growth.
We ask for approximately 5-8 hours per week, which includes monthly check-ins, quarterly mentor meetings, cohort workshops, and time for implementing your organizational goals. The program is designed to work alongside your academic commitments.
Fellows transition to our alumni network with continued access to mentorship, resources, and community. We provide support for post-graduation planning and help ensure organizational continuity as you navigate the next phase of your nonprofit's journey.

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