What is Accelerate Change?
Founded in 2012, Accelerate Change operates as a nonprofit media lab focused on cultivating scalable and sustainable digital media models for enhanced citizen engagement. The organization places a strong emphasis on developing digital media strategies that resonate with communities of color and low-income populations, while also fostering models that bridge diverse citizens across socioeconomic and racial divides. By employing lean startup methodologies and other business strategies, Accelerate Change aids both nascent nonprofit ventures and established organizations in expanding their digital media relationships and revenue streams. Their work primarily supports media ventures that drive social change through news dissemination, education, and civic action, operating under their 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, with a complementary 501(c)(4) nonprofit, Accelerate Action, also in operation.
How much funding has Accelerate Change raised?
Accelerate Change has raised a total of $150K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$150K
Debt (2020): $150K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in Accelerate Change
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Accelerate Change?
The recent large-scale late-stage funding indicates Accelerate Change is poised for significant expansion and impact. This strategic investment will likely fuel the scaling of their digital media initiatives, enabling broader reach into underserved communities and the development of more robust platforms for citizen engagement and social change. The organization is expected to leverage this backing to further refine its lean methodologies and explore new revenue models, solidifying its position as a leader in innovative nonprofit media.
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