Connecting You to Community

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About Monthly Connections

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Facilitating warm, curated connections for our Fellows is at the heart of our Lab model.

Each month, Fellows will identify and articulate their current core challenge and their ask of the Summit community to address those challenges. These challenges and asks will be featured in our monthly newsletter, and the Summit Impact team will leverage our expertise and community relationships to facilitate warm introductions, connecting Fellows with individuals or resources that align closely with their strategic needs.

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The Monthly Connections Google Form

Click here to open the monthly connections Google form

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Examples of Good Challenges + Asks

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Core Challenge: “ We are struggling to find two board members to support my organization in governance and fundraising. We’ve been looking for six months, and have tried reaching out to our professional networks, posted on various online platforms, and conducted exploratory interviews but haven’t found the right fit.”

⇢ Ask: “We are actively seeking valuable insights into our current board member search strategy and would greatly appreciate recommendations for accomplished individuals with a strong track record in governance and fundraising who might resonate with our organization.”

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Core Challenge: “I am looking to secure strategic partnerships to expand market reach and access new customer segments in x, y, z.”

⇢ Ask: “We are seeking comprehensive recommendations for potential partners who not only align with our vision but also bring strategic value to expedite our growth. Any introductions or insights into key players in these industries would be immensely valuable.”

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Core Challenge: “Our challenge is overcoming fundraising obstacles to fuel product development and scale operations. We've pitched to numerous investors but haven't received commitments. We've refined our pitch deck and financial projections, yet struggle to stand out in a crowded ecosystem.”

⇢ Ask: “Recognizing the complexity of the fundraising landscape, we are actively seeking expert advice and recommendations on alternative funding sources. Additionally, insights on how to enhance the uniqueness of our pitch to capture investor attention in a competitive environment would be invaluable to us.”

The Process

We will kickoff Monthly Connections after Summit at Sea, beginning in mid-late April.

  1. Use the Monthly Connections Google Form to submit your core challenge and ask of the community by the end of each month
  2. Work with the Summit Impact team in the first two weeks of the month to refine your challenge and ask
  3. Confirm your final challenge and ask
  4. Challenges + asks will go public through Climate Lab newsletters and other community channels.

EXAMPLE TIMELINE FOR APRIL 2024

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