Stephan West
The Georgia Works Partnership
A "Proof of Transformation" Case Study
The Ascension Project: Georgia Works
We will frame this partnership as the pilot program for "The Ascension Project" concept. While it's an application of the IGA for a nonprofit, using this powerful branding signifies that our goal is not just to help Georgia Works raise more money, but to help them elevate their men from a state of survival (Maslow's base needs) to a life of dignity, belonging, and self-sufficiency (Maslow's higher needs). Our system's journey mirrors the human journey of the men they serve.
Primary Objective
To create an undeniable, multi-format case study that proves, with both hard data and profound human stories, that the Influential Growth Accelerator can transform a high-impact nonprofit into a financially independent, widely influential movement in 12 months.
An Invitation to Become the National Model for Transformational Impact
To the Leadership of Georgia Works,
We at The Ripple Crowd have followed your incredible work in transforming the lives of chronically homeless men.
Your success is a testament to the power of dignity, work, and holistic support. We believe your story is one of the most important in the country—and we want to help you tell it on a national stage.
We are launching our Influential Growth Accelerator, a revolutionary operating system for elite nonprofits. We are selecting one, and only one, high-potential organization in the Southeast to be our flagship partner for our inaugural "Proof of Transformation" Case Study Program.
This is not a traditional consulting engagement. We are inviting you to partner with us, at a significantly reduced cost, to install our complete, four-module growth engine into your organization. In return, we will work with you to meticulously document the journey, creating a powerful, co-owned case study that will serve as a testament to your success and a magnet for future high-level funding and partnerships.
The Ripple Crowd Team
Partners in Transformation
Features, Advantages & Benefits of Participating
| Feature (What We Will Install For You) | Advantage (Why This is a Unique Opportunity) | Benefit (The Transformation You Will Experience) |
|---|---|---|
| A Fully Managed "Accelerator-in-a-Box" | You receive our entire, four-module Influential Growth Accelerator, with our team acting as an extension of your own, executing the strategy for you. | You get the full power of a world-class growth agency embedded in your organization, allowing your team to stay focused on your critical, life-changing program work. |
| Flagship Partner Status & National Spotlight | Your organization will be the hero of our launch campaign. Your story will be professionally produced and featured in all our marketing, PR, and thought leadership. | You gain unparalleled national visibility. This is not just marketing; it's a strategic PR campaign that will position Georgia Works as the undisputed leader in solving chronic homelessness. |
| Co-Ownership of All Case Study Assets | All content we create—videos, reports, articles—will be co-branded and provided to you for your own unrestricted use in grant proposals and donor relations. | You receive a complete library of world-class, professionally produced marketing assets at a fraction of the cost, providing you with the powerful storytelling tools needed to attract major donors and foundations. |
| Significantly Reduced Pilot Program Fee | As our case study partner, you will receive our entire Accelerator program at a substantially reduced investment, structured as a "Pay for Performance" model. | You get to de-risk a massive investment in your growth. Our success is directly tied to your success, ensuring we are 100% aligned in achieving transformative results for your organization. |
The IMPACT for Georgia Works
A 12-Month Transformation Journey: Here is what we will build together, module by module:
Module 1
The Goal:
To solve your immediate resource needs and build the "prospectus" for future partners.
The IMPACT:
We will secure the $120,000/year Google Ad Grant to target potential employers and donors. We will use this new data to win new corporate grants focused on workforce development. We will build a stable, efficient foundation for exponential growth.
Module 2
The Goal:
To transform your supporters into an organized, vocal army of advocates.
The IMPACT:
We will launch the "Georgia Works Champions" community hub. We will identify and train your most powerful advocates—past graduates of your program, current employer partners, and key volunteers—into a certified force of Ripple Crowdfluencers. Their powerful, authentic stories of transformation will become your most valuable marketing asset.
Module 3
The Goal:
To launch a groundbreaking crowdfunding campaign that funds your future and showcases your new B2B partnership model.
The IMPACT:
We will launch the "Build a Future" campaign. For Individual Donors: They will be able to directly sponsor a man's journey through the program. For Corporate Sponsors: We will unleash the Ripple Rewards Center, turning donations into ROI-driven marketing investments. This will unlock a completely new tier of corporate funding.
Module 4
The Goal:
To celebrate your success on a major stage and solidify your position as a national leader.
The IMPACT:
We will produce the first annual "Georgia Works Ascension Gala." This will be a professionally managed hybrid event that honors graduates alongside corporate sponsors. We will present the "Impact ROI Report" to sponsors, proving the immense value of their partnership. This event will become the cornerstone of your new, sustainable, high-value fundraising model.
Create a Legacy of Transformation
This partnership is an opportunity to create a legacy, not just for The Ripple Crowd, but for Georgia Works and the city of Atlanta. We believe you are the perfect partner to help us prove that a new architecture for impact is not just possible—it's here.
Begin the Transformation JourneyThe End of the Nonprofit Scarcity Spiral
Transform your nonprofit from surviving to leading with our proprietary Influential Growth Accelerator
Discover the Solution Apply NowOur Ideal Customer
The Nonprofit "Climber"
A growth-minded leader of an established nonprofit with a proven mission and passionate team. They've hit a plateau and feel trapped in a "Scarcity Spiral" of relentless fundraising, donor churn, and frustrating invisibility.
They are actively seeking a sustainable system to scale their impact and achieve financial independence.
- Established nonprofit with proven mission
- Passionate team ready for growth
- Hitting a plateau in development
- Seeking sustainable systems for scaling
The Problem: Nonprofit Scarcity Spiral
A vicious cycle where a lack of predictable systems creates three interconnected crises:
Resource Crisis
Inconsistent funding and a constant, draining hunt for grants and donations.
Engagement Crisis
High donor churn and the inability to convert one-time supporters into a loyal, active community.
Obscurity Crisis
A powerful mission that remains invisible to the wider public, major donors, and potential partners.
Our Solution
The Influential Growth Accelerator
Our proprietary, four-module "operating system" for nonprofit growth. An intensive, done-for-you program where we partner with nonprofits to install a self-sustaining engine that systematically solves their core crises.
We move them from firefighting to building… from surviving to leading.
- Four-module integrated system
- Done-for-you implementation
- Self-sustaining growth engine
- Systematic solution to core crises
Revenue Model
"Pay for Performance" Model
For our pilot program, we use a model that completely de-risks the investment for our founding members.
This approach ensures we are 100% aligned with our clients' success and only make significant revenue when they do.
- Modest, one-time "Pilot Program Setup Fee"
- Covers initial hard costs and ensures commitment
- Crowdfunding Success Fee based on results
- Pre-agreed percentage of new money raised
Our Revenue Structure
Current Alternatives
What They're Trying Now
- Hiring freelance grant writers for funding
- Separate social media manager for visibility
- Using generic tools like GoFundMe for fundraising
- Expensive, uncoordinated solutions
- Massive operational drag
Our Competition
- Not one single company
- Fragmented ecosystem of consultants
- Traditional nonprofit marketing agencies
- Isolated services (SEO, PR, fundraising)
- No integrated, systemic approach
Why They Want This
Freedom to Focus on Mission
Our customers are exhausted by the struggle for survival and desperately want to get back to the work of significance. They want freedom from the constant anxiety of fundraising and the frustration of being invisible.
We don't just give them a fish; we build them an entire aquaculture ecosystem. Our four-module Accelerator is an end-to-end operating system that systematically solves their crises of resources, engagement, and revenue in a single, integrated process.
- Freedom from fundraising anxiety
- Freedom from invisibility frustration
- Freedom to lead a thriving movement
- Integrated, end-to-end solution
Our Competitive Advantage
Integrated System
Our edge is our integrated, systemic approach. While competitors sell fragmented services, we install a complete, closed-loop growth engine where every part fuels the next.
Crowdfluencer Program
Our proprietary "Crowdfluencer" program is a unique asset that no traditional agency can offer, creating authentic advocacy and sustainable community engagement.
Ripple Rewards Marketplace
Our "Ripple Rewards Marketplace" transforms donations into valuable benefits for supporters, creating a win-win ecosystem that fuels ongoing support.
Unique Expertise
Dual-sided experience in both for-profit growth engines and nonprofit fundraising gives us unparalleled insight and credibility to build the bridge between these worlds.
Distribution Method
High-Touch, Cohort-Based Service
The Accelerator is delivered through a hybrid model that combines digital tools with personal engagement.
We are our clients' strategic partners for the entire 9-12 month journey, ensuring they successfully implement and benefit from our growth system.
Our Delivery Approach
Startup Needs & Ongoing Costs
Startup Needs
- Legal & Contracts: Ironclad "Pilot Program Agreement" outlining our unique "Pay for Performance" model
- Brand & Asset Development: Professional design of core marketing assets including white paper, masterclass slides, and client workbooks
- Initial Tech Stack Setup: Setup and integration fees for core software stack (CRM, community platform, client portal)
Ongoing Costs
- Monthly Software Subscriptions: Recurring fees for core technology stack (CRM, marketing automation, etc.)
- Client Acquisition: Modest, consistent monthly budget for targeted LinkedIn advertising to drive leads for the next cohort
- Team & Operations: Essential personnel and operational expenses to maintain service quality
Ready to End Your Scarcity Spiral?
Apply now for our pilot program and transform your nonprofit from surviving to leading.
Apply for the Pilot Program Download Our White PaperAbout The Ripple Crowd
We believe impact shouldn’t be a struggle.
At The Ripple Crowd, we believe purpose and profit should operate as a unified force. Nonprofits shouldn’t have to struggle to grow, and businesses deserve a more meaningful model of impact. We exist to bridge that gap.
We’re a team of strategists, storytellers, and systems-thinkers who design operating systems for real change—not just advice.
We equip nonprofits with the Influential Growth Accelerator—a powerful system that turns visionary leaders into influential changemakers with the resources to thrive.
At our core is a simple belief: one ripple can start a wave. We turn strategic action into growing communities, and amplify them into unstoppable momentum.
If your mission deserves more than survival—and your success should stand for something greater—you’re in the right place.
Join the revolution.
Influential Growth Accelerator
Our flagship program integrates four powerful pillars to create a Ripple Effect, driving exponential growth for your nonprofit.
Grant Activation
02.
Community Building
03.
Empowering Crowdfunding
04.
Event Integration
The Ripple Grants Plus
Foundation & Fuel Injection
Transform from scarcity to stability with our three-engine system that injects immediate $120K+ in funding, amplifies visibility, and slashes operational costs.
Google Ad Grant Management
We secure and expertly manage your $120K annual Google Ad Grant, transforming it from a complex liability into your most powerful audience magnet. Full compliance management, campaign optimization, and conversion tracking included.
Corporate Grant Acceleration
Leverage your newfound visibility to build data-driven cases for corporate support. We identify perfect-match funders, craft irrefutable proposals, and build sustainable partnerships that go far beyond one-time grants.
Operational Cost Reduction
Access our pre-vetted vendor network with exclusive nonprofit discounts on essential tools. Unlock thousands in savings from your existing budget to reinvest directly into your mission.
First 30 Days Results
Google Ad Grant Secured & Active
Qualified Corporate Prospects Identified
In Operational Savings Realized
Bottom Line: We engineer your escape velocity from financial scarcity to sustainable growth in just 30 days.
The Ripple Community
Transform supporters into powerful advocates through our dual-platform authority engine
Stop begging for attention and start commanding it. We build your fortress of influence through two integrated platforms that transform casual supporters into passionate advocates and turn those advocates into your most powerful marketing engine.
Ripple Crowd Media Platform
Get featured prominently on our high-authority media platform with automated content creation, multi-platform distribution, and professional social channel management for omnipresent market positioning.
Private Community Hub
Build a branded, members-only community with automated learning channels, viral engagement tools, and cross-organization collaboration features that transform supporters into lifelong advocates.
Ripple Crowdfluencers
Graduate your most passionate community members into trained advocates with exclusive access, content tools, and prestigious media platform features. Your authentic influencer network at zero marginal cost.
The Bottom Line
Transform from an organization that begs for attention to a media authority that commands it. Build a loyal tribe that provides ongoing support while establishing omnipresent market positioning that attracts major donors and strategic partnerships organically.
The Ripple Crowdfunding
From Fundraising to Fueling a Movement
The most powerful fundraising appeal isn't a desperate ask—it's an inspiring invitation to be part of a winning team. This is your proprietary movement mobilization engine that transforms passion into fuel through viral generosity, deep engagement, and sustainable revenue.
Forget generic crowdfunding pages. We provide a comprehensive, event-style fundraising ecosystem that doesn't just raise money—it builds momentum.
Activation 1: AI-Powered Storytelling & Campaign Generator
Empower your team—regardless of technical or writing skill—to build beautiful, high-converting campaign pages in a fraction of the time.
Activation 2: The Ripple Rewards Center
Our proprietary, dual-sided marketplace transforms giving from a simple transaction into a powerful value exchange, creating irresistible incentives for both corporate partners and individual donors.
Activation 3: Crowdfluencer-Led Movement Mobilization
Deeply integrate your Ripple Crowdfluencers from The Ripple Community, empowering them to be the trusted, authentic voice that leads the fundraising charge.
Your 30-Day Mobilization Dashboard
The Transformation
You have shifted from painfully asking for money to passionately inspiring investment.
You have successfully funded your mission by mobilizing your tribe, proving that a loyal community is the most powerful and sustainable fundraising asset a nonprofit can possibly have.
The Ripple Events
Amplification & Graduation
A major victory deserves more than an email report—it deserves a coronation. This is the pinnacle amplification moment where all your energy converges and crests into a spectacular wave of influence.
We engineer landmark hybrid event experiences that serve as your graduation, strategically converging your entire ecosystem to showcase transformation and catalyze exponential growth.
The Challenge You Face
Big wins often fizzle out. There's no "what's next," and momentum from successful campaigns is lost. You fail to leverage major achievements into the bigger opportunities they should create.
The Accelerator Solution
We engineer flawless, high-production "can't-miss" events that weave together every thread of your story, creating unparalleled opportunities for major gift cultivation and strategic partnerships.
Activation 1: Produce a Landmark Event Experience
Create flawless, high-production "can't-miss" events that weave together every thread of your story with live fundraising trackers, Crowdfluencer spotlights, and sponsor celebrations.
Strategic Storytelling
Craft compelling narratives that showcase your journey, impact, and transformation into a recognized leader in your field.
✓ Multi-media story integration
✓ Emotional audience connection
Live Engagement Technology
Real-time fundraising displays, interactive bidding systems, and social media integration that amplify excitement and participation.
✓ Mobile bidding platforms
✓ Social amplification tools
Crowdfluencer Spotlights
Celebrate your community champions with recognition moments that inspire others and strengthen loyalty bonds.
✓ Impact story testimonials
✓ Peer-to-peer inspiration
Activation 2: Orchestrate a Convergence of Influence
Bring your entire ecosystem into one strategic space—grantors, community leaders, and donors—creating unprecedented opportunities for major gift cultivation and high-level partnerships.
Grantors
Who funded the first ripple
Community
Who gave it a voice
Donors
Who funded the mission
Partners
Who amplify the impact
Strategic Networking
Facilitate high-value connections between stakeholders, creating natural partnership opportunities and collaborative initiatives that extend your influence.
Major Gift Cultivation
Leverage the celebratory atmosphere and peer influence to inspire larger commitments and long-term philanthropic relationships.
Activation 3: Catalyze Your Next Growth Cycle
A wave crashing ashore is not an end. The force of your event generates media attention, board-level connections, and major donor relationships that become the powerful first ripples of your next wave of change.
Media Amplification
Generate significant media coverage that positions you as a thought leader and attracts new supporters to your cause.
✓ Social media momentum
✓ Thought leadership positioning
Board-Level Connections
Attract high-caliber board members and advisors who bring expertise, networks, and credibility to your organization.
✓ Advisory council development
✓ Governance enhancement
Major Donor Pipeline
Convert event connections into sustained philanthropic relationships that fuel your next cycle of growth and impact.
✓ Cultivation strategies
✓ Sustained engagement
The Transformation
After The Ripple Events, your metamorphosis is complete.
You have shifted from an organization that did something good to a recognized leader that is a force for good.
Your influence is solidified, your network is energized, and your momentum is unstoppable.
Your Transformation is Complete
Are You Ready to Make Bigger Waves?
Introducing: Wheels of Hope Mobile Venue
Experience our groundbreaking mobile nonprofit venue that brings your mission directly to communities. This innovative traveling platform transforms traditional fundraising by creating immersive, accessible experiences that meet people where they are.
Mobile Accessibility
Reach underserved communities and expand your geographic impact beyond traditional venue limitations.
High-Tech Integration
Fully equipped with presentation technology, live streaming capabilities, and interactive engagement tools.
Strategic Positioning
Deploy at high-traffic events, community gatherings, and strategic locations for maximum exposure and engagement.
First Look: Community Champions
The Ripple Crowd Media Hub
Where grassroots change-makers share stories and local initiatives thrive. Our digital hub amplifies nonprofit voices, showcases innovative fundraising approaches, and connects passionate advocates with the causes they care about—making waves of positive change, one ripple at a time.
Featured Content Categories
IMPACT - Success stories and measurable results
VOICES - Interviews and personal narratives
ACTION - Volunteer opportunities and guides
EVENTS - Upcoming gatherings and meetups
RESOURCES - Tools and educational materials
PARTNERS - Spotlights on supporting organizations
Media Site Benefits
Amplified Reach
Extend your nonprofit's voice beyond traditional channels through our engaged audience of nonprofit leaders and community advocates.
Knowledge Exchange
Learn from successful fundraising strategies, innovative community engagement techniques, and expert insights from across the sector.
Connection Engine
Discover potential partners, volunteers, and supporters who share your passion for creating meaningful change in communities.
About Community Champions
Community Champions is the premier digital hub powered by The Ripple Crowd, dedicated to amplifying nonprofit stories and strengthening community initiatives everywhere.
We believe that meaningful change doesn't happen in isolation—it ripples outward through compelling stories, shared knowledge, and connected communities. Our platform spotlights grassroots change-makers, innovative fundraising approaches, and the volunteers who make it all possible.
Unlike traditional media outlets, we focus exclusively on the nonprofit ecosystem, providing actionable insights alongside inspiring narratives that transform how organizations connect with supporters.
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