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# Fast Forward

> Fast Forward is the leading accelerator for tech nonprofits. Since 2014, Fast Forward has empowered proximate founders and high-potential tech nonprofits — organizations building technology to address humanity's biggest challenges — with the resources, capital, and community they need to grow. Fast Forward coined the term "tech nonprofit" and has accelerated 112 organizations whose work has impacted 415M lives and raised over $1.4B in follow-on funding. Mission: Accelerate good.

Fast Forward envisions a world where technology expands what's possible in the social sector. In that world, nonprofits have the resources, capital, and community they need to reach millions of people. Beyond supporting individual tech nonprofits, Fast Forward partners with philanthropists and ecosystem leaders to direct more capital to tech and AI-powered nonprofits.

## Key Impact

- 415M lives impacted by portfolio organizations
- $1.4B+ follow-on funding raised by portfolio
- 112 tech nonprofits accelerated since 2014
- 70% of current cohort is AI-powered
- 1,000+ tech nonprofits in the global movement

## Programs and Offerings

- [Accelerator Program](https://www.ffwd.org/accelerator): Flagship program for early-stage tech nonprofits, including funding, mentorship, and Demo Day
- [AI for Humanity](https://www.ffwd.org/ai-for-humanity): Initiative advancing the use of AI for social good, with resources, research, and community
- [2025 AI for Humanity Report](https://www.ffwd.org/2025-ai-for-humanity-report): Annual report on the state of AI-powered nonprofits and AI for social impact
- [Tech Nonprofit Directory](https://www.ffwd.org/directory): Searchable directory of 1,000+ tech nonprofits worldwide
- [Nonprofit AI Policy Builder](https://www.ffwd.org/nonprofit-ai-policy-builder): Free AI policy generator for nonprofits covering governance, privacy, risk, and ethics
- [Tools for Grantmakers](https://www.ffwd.org/tools-for-grantmakers): Curated free tools and resources for grantmakers exploring AI-powered nonprofits: evaluation frameworks, guides, and original research
- [AI Proposal Assessment Tool](https://www.ffwd.org/ai-proposal-assessment): Free tool for grantmakers evaluating AI grant proposals, with 17 structured prompts across impact, capacity, and ethical considerations
- [AI Grant Writing Coach](https://www.ffwd.org/ai-grant-writing-coach): Free tool for nonprofits to refine AI grant proposals with the same lens a funder uses
- [Playbooks and Resources](https://www.ffwd.org/tools): Tactical playbooks and guides for tech nonprofit builders on fundraising, growth, and operations

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.ffwd.org/): Overview of Fast Forward's mission and work
- [About Fast Forward](https://www.ffwd.org/about): Organization history, team, and mission
- [Tech Nonprofits](https://www.ffwd.org/tech-nonprofits): What tech nonprofits are and why they matter
- [Partners](https://www.ffwd.org/partners): How foundations, corporations, and individuals can support tech nonprofits
- [Donate](https://www.ffwd.org/donate): Support Fast Forward's mission
- [Impact Report](https://www.ffwd.org/impact-report): Portfolio impact data and outcomes
- [Newsletters](https://www.ffwd.org/newsletters): Subscribe to AI for Humanity, What's Good in Tech, and Funding Forward
- [FAQ](https://www.ffwd.org/faq): Answers about the accelerator, eligibility, applications, and portfolio services
- [Fast Forward's AI Policy](https://www.ffwd.org/ai-policy): Our own AI policy: how Fast Forward itself uses AI, covering ethics, safety, and beneficial use
- [Events Conduct Policy](https://www.ffwd.org/events-conduct-policy): Community guidelines
- [Newsroom](https://www.ffwd.org/newsroom): Fast Forward's content hub: blog posts, playbooks, press coverage, and announcements

## Optional

- [AI for Humanity Newsletter](https://www.ffwd.org/newsletters): AI trends and insights for social impact
- [What's Good in Tech Newsletter](https://www.ffwd.org/newsletters): Tech nonprofit news and stories
- [Funding Forward Newsletter](https://www.ffwd.org/newsletters): Funding opportunities for tech nonprofits

## Contact

- Website: https://www.ffwd.org
- Email: info@ffwd.org
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/fast-forward
- Location: San Francisco, CA