Hello Community!
In celebration of our 6th Anniversary — and six years of inspiring, connecting, and empowering do-gooders to do greater! — we have some exciting news:
To increase accessibility to both our community and support resources for everyone striving for impact, starting November 1st, Impact Hub Houston will transition to a “Pay What You Can” model for Community Membership! We made this decision with the goal of fostering a more equitable and inclusive environment for all Changemakers coming from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Our mission to support social entrepreneurs and impact ventures remains steadfast as we move toward 2025 and beyond!
So, What’s Changing?
- “Pay What You Can” Option: We will still require applications to ensure impact alignment among our community, but you will now have the opportunity to “Pay What You Can” – yes, even $1, up to ANY amount for those who can Pay It Forward! – as a donation to Impact Hub Houston via our fundraising platform, BetterUnite. This change allows us to provide you with both flexibility and potential tax benefits, making your contributions mutually impactful.
- Updates to Membership: Community Membership will offer connections for those who want to be an active member of the Impact Hub Houston and Impact Hub Global communities and benefit from engaging with fellow changemakers. In lieu of the Growth Membership, which we are sunsetting, those who are ready to work on and actively grow their businesses will now be invited to apply for any of our Support Stack and acceleration programs as they are announced!
- Event Hosting: If you would like to host an event at Impact Hub Houston, you now have the ability to apply for venue sponsorship! If approved, we would serve as a co-host for the event and work with you to ensure it is empowering and impactful. To apply for this, please complete the Impact Hub Houston Event Co-Host Application.
- Mailing Address: We unfortunately can no longer accept mail on behalf of members or allow others to use our new mailing address as their own.
What’s Staying the Same?
- Our unwavering commitment to helping social entrepreneurs and Changemakers to be SEEN, HEARD & VALUED.
- Our focus on creating an intentional, inclusive, and international community where people who are working to solve Houston’s most pressing issues can flourish.
- Access to an Impact-Driven Community: Build meaningful relationships with individuals like you who care about growing their ventures and making a difference. Connect with other thought leaders, and develop and access speaking, presentation, and pitch opportunities.
- Drop in access to Impact Hub! Stop in and co-work or catch up during regular business hours Monday through Friday.
- “Welcome to the Community” Feature: Get spotlighted on our social media accounts and showcase your organizations, events, and milestones in our monthly newsletter.
- Global Opportunities: Engage with like-minded peers, partners, customers, and markets – and cultivate new opportunities – with Impact Hubs around the world.
- Global Coworking Passport: Connect with a welcoming community and co-work at any of the 120+ Impact Hubs around the world.
- Ecosystem Membership is Available: For mission-aligned organizations looking for a welcoming location to run programs and events, you are invited to join our ecosystem at $4,800/year for organizations with more than $1 million in annual revenue and $6,500/year for organizations with over $1 million annually..
We are excited about this new chapter at Impact Hub Houston and believe that these changes will allow us to serve our community better. We remain deeply committed to empowering each of you as you work toward your missions.
To learn more and apply for Community Membership, visit our Membership page at https://houston.impacthub.net/membership/
Thank you for being a vital part of our community!
Grace, Michelle, Akeel and the Impact Team
Impact Hub Houston