Amplify Your Impact

Program Type: One-year grant program for high-potential new nonprofits

Amplify Your Impact™ is an initiative that provides high-potential new programs in New York City with funding and intensive support. This is a venture philanthropy and nonprofit incubator program designed to help emerging organizations scale their impact.

What Recipients Get

• A one-time cash award for general operating activities during the grant year
• One-year package of media consultations, workshops, and connections
• Nonprofit management, marketing, communications, and media-related training and resources
• Access to Reisenbach's network of board members from media and advertising industries (Facebook, DigitasLBI, BET, NBC, CBS, UniversalMcCann, Penske Media)

Geographic Scope

• Greater New York City area only
• Programs must serve beneficiaries in NYC's five boroughs

Eligible Focus Areas (Must fit one of three pillars)

1. Youth & Education - Programs keeping children, teenagers and young adults safe by empowering them to pursue their goals through education, mentoring and career opportunities
2. Housing & Community - Support for unique needs of specific neighborhoods and communities throughout NYC, including needs of individuals experiencing homelessness
3. Justice & Safety - Initiatives with goal of preventing and minimizing violence and loss of life

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit or have 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor
• Must be in first several years of operation (early-stage/emerging organizations)
• Must have CEO, Executive Director, or committed staffer able to attend all workshops
• Must serve beneficiaries in greater New York City area
• Mission must align with one of three programmatic pillars

Application Timeline

• Application portal opens annually in February
• Application deadline: May 15th (next deadline: May 15, 2027)
• Reisenbach reviews all applications once application period closes

Background

Reisenbach Philanthropies is rooted in media and advertising industries and is uniquely positioned to bring nonprofits together with media and advertising experts. Board includes executives from major media companies.

How to Apply for Amplify Your Impact

1. Check Eligibility - Confirm your organization meets all requirements:
   • 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsor
   • First several years of operation
   • CEO/Executive Director/committed staffer available for all workshops
   • Serve NYC area beneficiaries
   • Mission aligns with Youth & Education, Housing & Community, or Justice & Safety pillars
2. Access Application Portal
   • Portal opens in February annually
   • Portal closes May 15th
   • Visit: https://www.reisenbachphilanthropies.org/our-programs (link to application portal provided)
3. Submit Application
   • Complete online application through portal
   • Submit before May 15th deadline
4. Review Process
   • Reisenbach reviews all applications once application period closes (after May 15th)
   • No rolling review - all applications reviewed together
5. Questions
   • Email korenet.brown@reisenbachphilanthropies.org with any questions during application process

Required Materials

Specific required materials not detailed in provided content. Contact Director of Programs for detailed application requirements.