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Overview

Engage with the Fast Forward team and the rest of the portfolio via Fast Forward’s Slack workspace. It’s the quickest way to communicate with the Fast Forward team and the best way to connect and get support from other alumni. It’s free to sign up. We hope you’ll invite any relevant team members, too! Hint: most organizations include their senior leaders, as well as anyone who could benefit from peer-to-peer thought exchange and learning.

Joining

• Join the Fast Forward workspace via this link (and feel free to share with team members!)
• When you join Slack, please make sure your profile includes your: First Name, Last Name, Tech Nonprofit Name, & Job Title so we can identify you and put you in the right channels. We encourage you to add a profile picture as well!
• Want to link your organization’s Slack with Fast Forward via Slack Connect? Or create a new channel for your team’s city? Let Marcus know, and we can set up a joint workspace and/or any other channels you have in mind!

Channels to Know

Any member can join any public channel, indicated by the # before the name. If there is a 🔒 before the title, it means that it is private. If you want to join one of those channels, please slack Marcus.

• #general // General discussions, updates, and networking for all alumni.
• #ai-powered-nonprofits // Discuss advancements, projects, and collaborations in AI for nonprofits.
• #awards_and_press_opps // Learn about awards and press opportunities.
• #bayarea // Connect with alumni and share updates specific to the Bay Area.
• #celebrations // Share wins and accomplishments, and celebrate the successes of tech nonprofits within the Fast Forward community.
• 🔒 EdsOnly // Private channel for Executive Directors to discuss high-level strategies, share important updates, and collaborate on organizational leadership matters.
• #funders // Discuss funding opportunities, share insights, and collaborate on fundraising strategies.
• #hiring // Share open job positions and discuss recruitment strategies.
• #india // Connect with alumni and share updates specific to India.
• #likemystuff // Request and offer help to promote events, launches, initiatives, and more.
• #nyc // Connect with alumni and share updates specific to New York City.