NEXUS Global

What NEXUS Global does

NEXUS Global is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community organization founded in 2011 by Rachel Gerrol and Jonah Wittkamper, operating as a fiscally sponsored project of The Giving Back Fund (Boston, MA). The organization functions as a selective, invitation-driven global network of 6,000+ next-generation philanthropists, impact investors, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers spanning 80+ countries and 8 regional chapters (Africa, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Europe, India, Israel, Latin America, MENA, North America). Its stated purpose is to bridge communities of wealth and social entrepreneurship that would not otherwise connect, accelerating solutions to global challenges through convening, mentorship, and capital mobilization.

The portfolio centers on multi-day summits - an annual Global Summit in New York City plus regional summits in Australia, Latin America, Europe, MENA, and Asia - supplemented by member-led Working Groups, experimental NEXUS Labs (Ethical Fashion, Music, Regenerative Culture, Human Trafficking), Learning Journeys to far-flung locations (Arctic Circle, African Savanna), curated Delegations to high-profile forums (UNGA, COP, Davos, Sundance, SXSW, SLUSH), and the Poetry of Impact Podcast distributed on Spotify, iTunes, and Google Podcasts. NEXUS does not operate proprietary technology; its core digital infrastructure consists of a third-party Pathable messaging application for year-round member communication and standard multimedia content channels. Partnerships with venues and institutions - including the United Nations Headquarters, The New School, and the Obama White House - supply high-prestige convening platforms.

Revenue is generated through three streams: per-event summit registration fees (no annual membership dues), corporate and individual sponsorships, and tax-deductible donations processed through its fiscal sponsor, The Giving Back Fund. Membership is selective and referral-based, with limited subsidies available to social entrepreneurs. Go-to-market is primarily event-driven and community-driven, with marketing executed through earned media, social channels, the Poetry of Impact podcast, member referrals, and email. The company maintains a small headquarters team supplemented by regional volunteer leaders, and does not disclose employee headcount or audited financials.

Name

NEXUS Global

Legal name

NEXUS

Website

https://nexusglobal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NEXUS Global is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a selective global network of 6,000+ next-generation philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs across 80+ countries, unifying members through flagship and regional summits, working groups, and curated access programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Philanthropy and Impact Community

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Business Networking Communities (MPACAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Philanthropy summits
• Impact investing events
• Social entrepreneur network
• Nonprofit convenings
• Global community programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Beverly Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Summit Fees: NEXUS earns revenue from summit attendance fees. Fees vary depending on the Summit but are described as being in keeping with other conferences of similar stature. Limited subsidies are available for social entrepreneurs. All participants cover their own travel and accommodations.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsors provide financial support to NEXUS summits and operations. Companies can sponsor salons and other events.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations are accepted through the organization's fiscal sponsor, The Giving Back Fund (501c3). All donations support the growth of NEXUS as they unite next-gen philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NEXUS Global operates as a curated, application-based global community and event platform that convenes next-generation philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs. The organization delivers its value through flagship summits, regional events and chapters, working groups, themed labs, learning journeys, delegations, and a podcast, serving more than 6,000 members across 80+ countries.

Product overview

NEXUS Global is a community organization structured as a platform of interconnected programs designed to unite next-gen philanthropists, impact investors, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers. The core offerings include the annual Global Summit and regional summits (held in locations like New York City, Australia, Europe, LatAm, MENA, and Asia), supported by a selective membership providing year-round access to the NEXUS Pathable messaging app. The portfolio extends through Working Groups (member-led initiatives on issues like Impact Investing, Human Trafficking, and Energy Innovation), Labs (experimental ventures exploring areas like Ethical Fashion and Regenerative Culture), Learning Journeys (experiential trips to locations like the Arctic and African Savanna), and Delegations to high-level global forums. The Poetry of Impact Podcast provides a digital content layer featuring member stories. Regional chapters across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, India, Latin America, MENA, and North America extend the global footprint. This is not a software product but rather a community network and event-based programming platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NEXUS Impact Accelerator: An accelerator program supporting NEXUS members who are social entrepreneurs, providing fellowship opportunities to founders such as Emily Best (Seed&Spark), Felix Böck (ChopValue), Katharina Sophia Volz (OccamzRazor), Ivelyse Andino (Radical Health), and Marita Cheng (Aubot).
• Poetry of Impact Podcast
• NEXUS Working Groups
• NEXUS Labs
• NEXUS Learning Journeys
• NEXUS Regional Chapters

Products and services

• NEXUS Global Summits
• NEXUS Membership
• NEXUS Regional Chapters
• NEXUS Working Groups
• NEXUS Labs
• NEXUS Delegations
• NEXUS Learning Journeys
• Poetry of Impact Podcast
• Impact Issues Programming

Quantifiable outcome

• 45+ summits hosted worldwide since 2011
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Foundation for Young Australians (FYA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013NEXUS Australia was seeded in 2013 through collaboration between the Foundation for Young Australians and leading Australian philanthropists. FYA helped establish the Australian chapter and continues as a key partner in hosting summits and building the philanthropy community in Australia.
• Australian ProgresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEXUS Australia is now hosted by Australian Progress, which provides organizational support and infrastructure for the Australian regional operations and summits.
• The New SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEXUS hosts its Global Summit at The New School campus in New York City. The partnership connects NEXUS with the university's Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative and supports budding impact-driven entrepreneurs. The New School provides venue and educational partnership, while NEXUS brings its network of changemakers.
• The Giving Back FundcoreOthersNEXUS is a fiscally sponsored project of The Giving Back Fund, a national 501c3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 04-3367888). The Giving Back Fund provides administrative infrastructure, handles donations, and enables tax-deductible giving. All donations to NEXUS are tax-deductible through this relationship.
• De Baak Institute (Netherlands)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arctic Learning Journey was designed in partnership with De Baak Institute in The Netherlands to provide a cutting-edge leadership development programme alongside the expedition experience.
• iQ EventsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartneriQ Events provided expedition support for the Arctic Learning Journey—a team of highly experienced Arctic explorers who work with high-level clients around the world.
• KomeedaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with for the 2018 Global Summit to provide plant-based catering. Komeeda is a catering company that trains and hires refugees from around the world who are new to the United States to become chefs and share their culture through food.
• UshrminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUshr provided sustainable certification for the 8th annual NEXUS Global Summit. Founded by a NEXUS Australia member, Ushr certifies events to be run sustainably and ethically, providing support from concept to execution to minimize environmental impact.
• African Leadership AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 2018 NEXUS Africa Forum was convened in Johannesburg in collaboration with the African Leadership Academy, bringing together young philanthropists, impact investors, and social entrepreneurs to discuss challenges facing Africa.
• Obama White HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe White House hosted a discreet, invitation-only summit with NEXUS to find common ground between the public sector and next-generation philanthropists. This partnership elevated NEXUS's profile and provided access to high-level government leaders.
• United NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEXUS hosts multiple summits at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The partnership enables access to global governance leaders and provides a prestigious venue for the global impact community to convene.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/theNEXUSsummit
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/thenexussummit
• Facebookfacebook.com/NEXUSGlobalCommunity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nexusglobal
• Instagraminstagram.com/thenexussummit

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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