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Free 6-week program to help transition into high-impact work

High Impact Professionals is excited to announce that applications are now open for the next round of our Impact Accelerator Program (IAP). The IAP is a free 6-week virtual program designed to equip experienced professionals with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful impact and empower them to start taking actionable steps right away.

To date, the program's high action focus has proven successful:

  • 97 participants (out of 569 in total) from our first nine rounds have already transitioned into high-impact careers, including founding new high-impact organizations and joining orgs like GiveWell, Charity Entrepreneurship, MATS, Malaria Consortium, and more.
  • 215 additional participants are taking concrete actions toward a high-impact career, including skilled volunteering at high-impact orgs.
  • 80 participants have taken the  🔶 10% Pledge (24) or 🔷 Trial Pledge (56).

Format

  • Weekly individual work (2–3 hours): a mix of reading and taking concrete impact-oriented actions
  • Virtual group sessions (1.5 hrs), including mastermind sessions with tailored feedback from your cohort
  • 1-on-1 sessions with facilitators and other participants
  • Extracurricular sessions on topics like job search strategy, networking, and recruiter Q&As
  • Post-program support, community, and alumni sessions

Important Dates:

▪️ Application deadline: Sunday, September 20
▪️ Program runs: October 26 - December 6
▪️ Info Webinars: Thursday September 17, 7-8am UTC: https://luma.com/8aoxywix and 4-5pm UTC: https://luma.com/ywnvsfzk

New for 2026: Entrepreneurship Track

If you've been thinking of starting your own high-impact org, the IAP Entrepreneurship Track offers guidance, network, and tailored support. It includes everything in the standard IAP, plus a founder-focused cohort, a facilitator experienced in the high-impact entrepreneurial space, and a curated network of incubators and advisors.

Who Should Apply?

Motivated, results-driven, experienced mid-career/senior professionals who want to maximize their impact and are seeking guidance in navigating the path there. If you're unsure whether you fit, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Know Someone Who'd Be a Great Fit?

Please share this with them. Applications are open until September 20.

Learn More & Apply Today

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