The Promise Venture Network

Join the Largest Community of Social Entrepreneurs in Early Childhood Development

The Promise Venture Network is a community of social entrepreneurs and leaders committed to deepening equity, their impact, and their influence on Early Childhood Development (ECD) in the United States.

We believe…

  • Social entrepreneurship is a driving factor in improved outcomes in early childhood

  • Elevating the impact and work of social entrepreneurs and the work they lead in early childhood will attract talent, capital, and resources to the ECD ecosystem

  • Tailored resources and peer learning communities can accelerate the impact and growth of ventures in the ECD field

The Promise Venture Network, and its benefits, are completely free to social entrepreneurs. This initiative is supported by our philanthropic partners to improve outcomes in ECD.

Being a member of the network, you’ll:

  • Gain valuable resources and insights to advance your venture or organization

  • Make connections to key ECD stakeholders who otherwise would be hard to reach

  • Give and get support while building new connections to senior leaders and social entrepreneurs in leading organizations across early childhood

  • Be in the know about upcoming ECD opportunities and the field’s latest research and thought leadership

 
“​​I can’t tell you how many of my work relationships trace back to Promise…(it) is so hard to measure in terms of impact, but I hope you know that your goal of building an early-childhood ecosystem is absolutely happening.”
— Bethany Robertson, Co-Founder & Co-Director, Parents Together
 

Benefits for Social Entrepreneurs in Early Childhood

Participation in the network offers numerous benefits for you and your venture.

 

Connections

  • Introductions to other members of the Promise Venture Network as well as funders and other partners in the space

  • Insights on funders, lead generation, and pitch and proposal preparation support

  • Ongoing eligibility for our Show+Tell series

Support

  • Access to monthly 1:1 office hours with Promise coaches for you or members of your team on a variety of topics including strategy, impact, funding, and more

  • Professional learning workshops on relevant topics

  • Access to our Network Membership Hub, which includes our in-development learning library and vendor referrals

Community

  • Access to a network of peer venture leaders (through our Promise Venture Network Slack, newsletter, events and more)

  • Opportunity alerts for funding, partnership, and skill building opportunities

  • Special access to supports from our partner organizations including FamTech and others