Fact Forward

What Fact Forward does

Fact Forward is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 4704 Colonial Drive, Columbia, South Carolina, founded in 1994 as a grassroots advocacy network to prevent teen pregnancy. Originally operating as the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (1999-2019), the organization rebranded to Fact Forward in 2019 to reflect a broadened focus on comprehensive adolescent health. Its mission is to promote the optimal wellbeing of individuals and communities across the Carolinas by advancing adolescent health through evidence-based education, training, technical assistance, and consulting.

The organization delivers a portfolio of in-person and digital services rather than a single software product. Core offerings include a curated library of evidence-based curricula (SHARP, Seventeen Days, Making Proud Choices, Reducing the Risk, Project AIM, Healthy Futures, Be Proud Be Responsible, and custom programs); targeted population programs such as emPOWERing K.I.N.G.S. for Black young men ages 15-21 and Project IMPACT for youth ages 13-24 across five South Carolina counties; a TalentLMS-powered Online Learning Center for professional development; and three annual convenings (Summer Institute, NC Roundtables, Youth Summit). It also publishes state- and county-level teen birth and STI data products and operates a Speaker Request Service.

Fact Forward's revenue model is grant-dependent, with primary funding from federal and state government sources including HHS Office of Population Affairs, CDC, NC DHHS, SC DSS, and private foundations (Bunnelle, Leon Lowenstein, Partnership for Student Success), supplemented by individual donations, corporate sponsorships in four tiers ($5,000-$20,000), and training fees. The organization's customer base spans youth-serving professionals (educators, health workers, faith leaders), school districts across five SC counties, healthcare providers including FQHCs and campus health centers, juvenile justice systems, policymakers, and youth themselves. With approximately 15 staff members supported by a 14-member Board of Directors, Fact Forward operates under the leadership of CEO Dr. Rena Dixon (appointed May 2024) and geographically expanded into North Carolina in 2023.

Name

Fact Forward

Legal name

Fact Forward

Website

https://factforward.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fact Forward is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 that provides evidence-based adolescent reproductive health education, training, and technical assistance to youth-serving professionals, school districts, healthcare providers, and communities across South Carolina and North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adolescent Reproductive Health Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Health & Wellbeing Curriculum (EDAGAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Test Prep & Online Supplemental Instruction (K–12) (EDAJADAI), Research, Evaluation & Program Effectiveness Reporting (EDADAIAM)

Keywords

• Adolescent health education
• Teen pregnancy prevention
• Evidence-based curricula
• Youth development programs
• Professional training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Primary revenue from federal and state government grants including US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Population Affairs, NC DHHS, SC Department of Social Services, CDC grants, and foundation grants. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate and organizational sponsorships at four tiers: Forward Thinkers ($5,000), Advocate for Awareness ($10,000), Partner In Progress ($15,000), and Trailblazer for Tomorrow ($20,000).
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations supporting adolescent health mission.
4. Training Fees: Professional development and training services provided to organizations and individuals in adolescent health.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Fact Forward delivers evidence-based adolescent reproductive health education through professional training programs, technical assistance, and community-based initiatives. The organization offers multiple evidence-based curricula (SHARP, Seventeen Days, Safer Sex, Making Proud Choices, etc.) for educators and youth-serving professionals, specialized programs targeting youth (emPOWERing K.I.N.G.S., Project IMPACT), and major conferences for professional development. Services are delivered in-person, online via the TalentLMS Learning Center, and through customized consulting engagements.

Product overview

Fact Forward is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers a comprehensive portfolio of adolescent health education services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include: evidence-based professional training programs and curricula (delivered in-person and online via the Online Learning Center powered by TalentLMS), major annual conferences (Summer Institute, Youth Summit, NC Roundtables), and specialized community programs targeting youth and young adults. Key programs include emPOWERing K.I.N.G.S. for Black young men, Project IMPACT for South Carolina counties, NC Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, and the Community Mentoring & Student Support Innovation Lab. Additional services include technical assistance, speaker requests, digital downloadable resources, and state-specific data products. The organization operates primarily through direct service delivery, training, and advocacy rather than a SaaS platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• emPOWERing K.I.N.G.S. (Knowledge Instills Next Generational Success): A multi-session education curriculum and mentoring program to prioritize sexual and reproductive health education for Black high school- and college-aged young men.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% decrease in SC teen birth rate since 1991
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NC Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023NC DHHS Division of Public Health, Women, Infant, and Community Wellness Section/Reproductive Health Branch provides funding for Fact Forward's expansion into North Carolina (October 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026). Partnership focuses on delivering culturally responsive and inclusive health education and prioritizing underserved communities.
• Carolina Human ReinvestmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2019Collaborative grant awarded with Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation for adolescent health initiatives.
• SC Department of Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCDHHS is listed as a key partner in Fact Forward's impact initiatives. The partnership supports adolescent health programming across South Carolina.
• SC Department of Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCDSS partners with Fact Forward on Accelerating Progress initiative, providing statewide adolescent reproductive health programming (July 2025 - June 2026). Focus on professional development, community convening, and comprehensive education.
• United WayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Way is listed as a partner in Fact Forward's impact initiatives, supporting community-based work in the Carolinas.
• ETVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner in Fact Forward's impact initiatives.
• Winthrop UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinthrop University is listed as a partner in Fact Forward's impact initiatives.
• School Districts (SC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject IMPACT collaborates with school districts in Darlington, Florence, Horry, Lexington, and Richland counties to implement evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs.
• Community-Based OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject IMPACT partners with community organizations as part of the network of support services to advance equity for adolescents and families.
• Houses of WorshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based partnerships as part of Project IMPACT and broader adolescent health education initiatives, supported by the Faith and Clergy Advisory Council.
• CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with colleges as part of Project IMPACT to serve youth and young adults through evidence-based programs and health education.
• SC Department of Juvenile JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SC Department of Juvenile Justice as part of Project IMPACT to engage systems-impacted young people with sexual health screenings and evidence-based programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Children Now: California-based child advocacy organization covering K–12 health, education, and youth wellbeing; broader incumbent in the youth-adjacent nonprofit space with overlapping policy advocacy and adolescent-health framing.

Direct peers

• Healthy Teen Network: National nonprofit advancing adolescent sexual and reproductive health through training, advocacy, and resource development; directly comparable peer-serving-professionals training model and federal-grant-funded nonprofit structure.
• SHIFT NC (Sexual Health Initiatives For Teens): North Carolina-based nonprofit improving adolescent sexual health through training and programs; regional direct peer competing for the same NC DHHS funding and serving overlapping school districts.
• Answer (Rutgers University): Rutgers-based national sexuality education organization offering training and curriculum for educators and youth-serving professionals; directly comparable professional training delivery and subject-matter expertise.
• Advocates for Youth: National organization advocating for adolescent sexual health, rights, and comprehensive sex education; directly comparable mission, policy advocacy orientation, and youth-engagement focus.
• Cardea Services: National nonprofit providing training, capacity building, and technical assistance in sexual and reproductive health and equity; directly comparable TA/training services and federal-grant-funded operating model.
• ETR: National nonprofit providing evidence-based sexual and reproductive health curricula, professional training, and research; directly comparable curricula library (similar TPP programs) and professional development model.
• Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina: North Carolina-based nonprofit coalition focused on adolescent pregnancy prevention through education and advocacy; regional direct peer with overlapping target geography and state-government funding relationships.
• Power to Decide: National nonprofit (formerly National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy) focused on preventing unplanned pregnancy and supporting evidence-based programs; directly comparable mission, federal grant reliance, and youth/professional training model.
• SIECUS (Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States): National policy and advocacy organization advancing comprehensive sexuality education; closely comparable subject matter, federal/funder engagement, and educator training orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVs1B0_Qht24IabsPaZFAhg
• Facebookfacebook.com/FactForwardOrg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/factforwardorg
• Instagraminstagram.com/factforwardorg
• Xx.com/FactForwardOrg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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