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Who We Are

Catalyst Exchange (formerly Catalyst:Ed) is a national nonprofit organization that helps mission-driven organizations across education and social sectors build capacity and deepen their impact by connecting them to the expertise, tools, and hands-on support they need to drive transformational outcomes for the communities they serve.

Capacity Building with Purpose

Collaborative by design: We support capacity building through co-creation, shared learning, and mutual value.
Systemic in impact: We strengthen the broader sector by surfacing what works, connecting fragmented efforts, and informing policy and practice.
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The Challenge We See

Across the mission-driven sector, organizations and teams face rising demand, shrinking resources, and constant change.

Yet too little funding and support go toward building the capacity they need to meet this moment. The result is a fragile ecosystem where the people tackling our most complex challenges aren’t equipped with the tools and expertise required to deliver.

How We Bridge the Gap

Catalyst Exchange strengthens the connection between leaders’ needs and the resources that enable them to succeed.

Capacity Advising

Capacity Advising

We work with leaders to clarify their needs and identify the types of support that will strengthen their work.

Marketplace

Marketplace

Leaders can explore our trusted network of vetted capacity builders and choose the partners who best align with their goals.

Catalyst Wallets

Catalyst Wallets

Flexible funding empowers organizations to invest in the capacity solutions that matter most.

This shared ecosystem also generates data and insights that shape policy, practice, and funding — making capacity building a true engine for impact.

Our Funding Partners

Proven Impact in Capacity Building

Our work supports leaders to tackle challenges and achieve goals – and the numbers show it.

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$27M

Deployed via Wallets for Capacity Building

Foundations rely on Catalyst Wallets to channel funds directly to projects that support grantees and the broader sector in strengthening their organizations and increasing impact.

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94%

of Projects Met or Exceeded Goals

Organization-reported outcomes show strong success across projects in diverse support areas.

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Requests for Expert Support

Schools, public agencies, and nonprofits turn to Catalyst for expert guidance on challenges in education and social sectors

 

Meet the Team

Meet the people behind Catalyst Exchange: a team of strategists, problem solvers, builders, and story-tellers working to strengthen the impact-driven sector from every angle.

We bring heart, insight, and innovation to everything we do, whether we’re supporting organizations on the ground, designing tools and infrastructure to power the field, or building systems that scale learning and impact.

Driven by purpose, we show up with curiosity, care, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve.

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Meet the Team

Meet the people behind Catalyst Exchange: a team of strategists, problem solvers, builders, and story-tellers working to strengthen the impact-driven sector from every angle.

We bring heart, insight, and innovation to everything we do, whether we’re supporting organizations on the ground, designing tools and infrastructure to power the field, or building systems that scale learning and impact.

Driven by purpose, we show up with curiosity, care, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve.

The Values That Guide Our Work

We’re guided by values that keep us grounded and growing, with each other and in services of the communities we support.

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Seek Truth

We lead with honesty, equity, and courage by speaking truth to power and approaching challenges with integrity and respect.

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Center Humanity

We prioritize care, joy, and wellness by honoring the dignity and needs of ourselves, our team, and the communities we serve.

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Be Intentional

We act with purpose and presence by making thoughtful choices rooted in reflection, responsibility, and shared goals.

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Stay Curious

We embrace learning with humility by welcoming feedback, exploring new perspectives, and striving to grow every day.

Join our team

Be part of a mission-driven team that's building a more connected, impactful social sector.
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Connect with Us

Tell us how you would like to partner with Catalyst Exchange, and we’ll connect you with the right team member.