The Equity | Impact Center (EIC) Institute membership program is the first of its kind, social impact initiative, designed to provide long-term, customized strategic support to social impact businesses and nonprofit organizations working to develop the systems, processes, infrastructure, and strategic design frameworks to scale and improve the outcomes and long-term impact of their work. EIC Institute members have year-long access to strategic expertise, mentorship, and guidance through an expert-led program framework designed to comprehensively and holistically meet the needs of the organization, the team, and the leader.
The EIC Institute offers a pathway for leaders and their teams to develop strategies to improve programmatic outcomes, organizational effectiveness, financial sustainability, and individual and team well-being. The EIC Institute model offers immediate interventions and customized support to build institutional capacity for continued learning, innovation, and strategic growth planning. The program supports members as they navigate organizational and systems-level challenges. We invest in individuals to advance leadership capacity while developing actionable strategies that include clearly identified goals and priorities, outlined outcomes, and defined, measurable benchmarks for success.
The EIC Institute is an exceptional resource for organizations seeking long-term strategic support. We have supported hundreds of founders, businesses, and organizations in developing customized strategic growth plans, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing leadership capabilities. Additionally, as the first research based, equity centered intermediary, our data-informed strategies and proven program frameworks are not only human centered, but also designed and implemented by experts, customized to address every organization’s needs, challenges, and barriers, and consistently responsive to the evolving needs of the people and organizations we serve.
The Institute Provides:
- Individualized strategic support, mentoring, and coaching
- Proven strategies, frameworks, and methodologies for program design, strategic growth planning, and transformative leadership
- A vetted resource hub and navigation support
- A global community of leaders dedicated to collective learning and resource sharing
- Curated research and data on current trends and promising practices to advance program/service design
- An affirming space for leadership growth and development through leader-centered curricula and learning experiences
“The EIC Institute is the solution for leaders and founders who are serious about growth and willing to invest the time and resources necessary to build their knowledge, capabilities, and develop effective systems and strategies for success. We can be your strategic partner on that journey.”
Leigh Solomon Pugliano
President & CEO
Cost of Annual Membership
| Individual Membership | Organization Membership |
| For social impact founders, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders. Focused on leadership development and strategic growth planning and implementation. | For nonprofit leaders, teams, and boards focused on leadership development, strategic planning, program design, and organizational growth. |
| Starting at $9,600* | $18,000-$40,000* |
*The membership rate is determined by your financial needs, budget size, and organizational capacity. Accommodations can be made to support individuals and organizations who need financial support.
“Participating in Equity | Impact Center programs has made me a more confident and effective leader. The support offered through intentional mentorship, leadership development, and camaraderie with other like-minded leaders has and continues to be life-changing.”
Bridgette Perdue, Executive Director
To apply for the EIC Institute:
- Send an email of interest to: institute@equityimpactcenter.org
- Schedule an informational meeting with the EICI team
- Complete the EICI membership application
- Accepted applicants schedule EICI new member onboarding
The EIC Institute is led by:
Leigh Solomon Pugliano; Program Director, Mentor, and Strategist
Aisha Satterwhite Chavers; Strategist, Leadership Development Mentor and Coach
And supported by a team of experts.
Email us to learn more and schedule an EIC Institute informational meeting: institute@equityimpactcenter.org
