# 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://ffwd.org/accelerator): Flagship program for early-stage tech nonprofits, including funding, mentorship, and Demo Day
- [AI for Humanity](https://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://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://ffwd.org/directory): Searchable directory of 1,000+ tech nonprofits worldwide
- [AI Policy Builder](https://ffwd.org/ai-policy): Free tool helping nonprofits create responsible AI governance policies
- [Playbooks and Resources](https://ffwd.org/tools): Tactical guides for tech nonprofit builders on fundraising, growth, and operations
- [Perspectives](https://ffwd.org/perspectives): Thought leadership on tech nonprofits, AI for humanity, and social impact technology

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://ffwd.org/): Overview of Fast Forward's mission and work
- [About Fast Forward](https://ffwd.org/about): Organization history, team, and mission
- [Tech Nonprofits](https://ffwd.org/tech-nonprofits): What tech nonprofits are and why they matter
- [Partners](https://ffwd.org/partners): How foundations, corporations, and individuals can support tech nonprofits
- [Donate](https://ffwd.org/donate): Support Fast Forward's mission
- [Impact Report](https://ffwd.org/impact-report): Portfolio impact data and outcomes
- [Newsletters](https://ffwd.org/newsletters): Subscribe to AI for Humanity, What's Good in Tech, and Funding Forward
- [Events Conduct Policy](https://ffwd.org/events-conduct-policy): Community guidelines
- [Media Kit](https://ffwd.org/mediakit): Press resources and brand assets

## Optional

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

## Contact

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