Charity Entrepreneurship - 2026.1 Application

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A welcome from AIM co-founder Joey Savoie
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Have you read through our applicant resources?Over the years, we have collected a large number of resources that have helped applicants prepare for the Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program. Reviewing these resources is not required, but they might be helpful for those less familiar with our work, non-profit entrepreneurship, or effective altruism.
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What is your name and email address?* This field is required.Please record the email address you will use for this application. We will send our correspondence to this email throughout the process. If you would like to change your email address at any point please reach out to us at candidates@charityentrepreneurship.com.
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To which cohort(s) of the Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program are you applying?* This field is required.You are invited to apply to one or multiple of our upcoming cohorts in 2026.
Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program (Sep 14 - Nov 2, 2026)
Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program (February - April 2027, exact dates TBC)
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For the Sep–Nov 2026 and Feb–Apr 2027 cohorts, we are not accepting applications based on external intervention ideas or pre-existing organisations. Please confirm that you are applying to found one of AIM’s recommended intervention ideas for these rounds.* This field is required.No specific prior experience is required. We may consider external ideas or existing organisations in future rounds, but those limited places are already filled for the upcoming cohorts.
I am applying to found one of AIM's recommended intervention ideas
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Would you like us to share your application with other organisations in the AIM ecosystem that might be a good fit for you?* This field is required.Where possible, we want to connect talented applicants to opportunities in our ecosystem even if they aren't selected for our programs at AIM. By selecting "yes", you permit us to share your name, email, and information submitted to us in the course of this process, including test task submissions, with organisations in our network in case we would like to recommend you for an open position. You can email candidates@charityentrepreneurship.com to revoke your consent at any time.
Yes, please share my application
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Please upload your CV:* This field is required.We are particularly interested in learning about ambitious, self-driven, and altruistic pursuits or achievements from your CV, such as independent projects or results you have achieved in your job(s).
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Fit (1/3)* This field is required.Please indicate the degree to which you agree with these statements on a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 7 (Strongly Agree). Please scroll down within this list to see all 10 statements.
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1. I prefer predictable over unstructured work environments.
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2. Most people can be manipulated.
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3. When I have an opinion about something, I can usually say what it would take to change my mind.
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6. I have a history of completing complex projects without supervision.
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7. Whatever it takes, you need to get the important people on your side.
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8. Of all the different philosophies that exist in the world, there is probably only one which is correct.
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9. Over the course of my life, my opinions have changed very little.
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7. Whatever it takes, you need to get the important people on your side.
8. Of all the different philosophies that exist in the world, there is probably only one which is correct.
9. Over the course of my life, my opinions have changed very little.
10. I see myself as someone who is dependable and self-disciplined.
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Fit (2/3)* This field is required.Please indicate the degree to which you agree with these statements on a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 7 (Strongly Agree). Please scroll down within this list to see all 10 statements.
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11. I can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different kinds of evidence.
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12. People should take into consideration evidence that goes against their beliefs.
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13. When my mind is set on something, it hardly ever changes.
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14. I manage my time effectively to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
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15. In my past jobs, I was most engaged when I learned many things more shallowly rather than going into the details.
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17. I believe that individuals have a moral obligation to use their resources (time, money, skills) to do as much good as possible.
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18. I like to be confident I can do well in a task before I try to complete it.
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19. It is important to persevere in your beliefs even when evidence is brought to bear against them.
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20. I'm comfortable making decisions quickly and with incomplete information.
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12. People should take into consideration evidence that goes against their beliefs.
13. When my mind is set on something, it hardly ever changes.
14. I manage my time effectively to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
15. In my past jobs, I was most engaged when I learned many things more shallowly rather than going into the details.
16. There are things you should hide from other people to preserve your reputation.
17. I believe that individuals have a moral obligation to use their resources (time, money, skills) to do as much good as possible.
18. I like to be confident I can do well in a task before I try to complete it.
19. It is important to persevere in your beliefs even when evidence is brought to bear against them.
20. I'm comfortable making decisions quickly and with incomplete information.
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Fit (3/3)* This field is required.Please indicate the degree to which you agree with these statements on a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 7 (Strongly Agree). Please scroll down within this list to see all 9 statements.
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21. I avoid direct conflict with others because they may be useful in the future.
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22. I quickly decide on what actions to take to solve problems.
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23. I easily reorganise my work to adapt to new circumstances.
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24. The good accomplished by charities shouldn't be reduced to metrics.
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25. In group projects with other people, I usually step up and take the lead.
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26. A personal goal in my life is to significantly improve the lives of a large number of people and/or animals.
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27. I don't stop working until a product is in perfect condition.
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28. I believe that loyalty to one's ideals and principles is more important than open-mindedness.
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29. Most of my donations go to causes that directly affect me or my community.
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21. I avoid direct conflict with others because they may be useful in the future.
22. I quickly decide on what actions to take to solve problems.
23. I easily reorganise my work to adapt to new circumstances.
24. The good accomplished by charities shouldn't be reduced to metrics.
25. In group projects with other people, I usually step up and take the lead.
26. A personal goal in my life is to significantly improve the lives of a large number of people and/or animals.
27. I don't stop working until a product is in perfect condition.
28. I believe that loyalty to one's ideals and principles is more important than open-mindedness.
29. Most of my donations go to causes that directly affect me or my community.
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In general, what is your level of interest in working on the following areas in the nonprofit space?* This field is required.0 = Not Interested, 5 = High Interest. Please scroll down within this list to see all areas.
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When considering whether a charity idea is worth pursuing, the type of evidence I tend to favour is…* This field is required.
expert consensus in the field
scientific studies and meta analyses
compelling rational and logical arguments
surveying people affected
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When comparing global health charities around the world, I would estimate that...* This field is required.
the most effective ones are closest to twice as good as the average
the most effective ones are closest to 100x better than the average
the most effective ones are closest to 10,000x better than the average, or more
they are too difficult to compare
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How do you feel about travelling or moving to launch a charity?* This field is required.
I want to focus my work entirely in my local area and do not want to relocate or travel
I’m open to limited travel, but not more than ~2 months per year and no relocation
I’m open to spending a significant part of the year abroad (around 3–6 months), but not permanently relocating
I would be open to permanently relocating to most other countries
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Imagine you have $150,000 USD in seed funding for the first 12 months of operating. You have a co-founder and need to cover both salaries, alongside programming and other operating costs. How much would you allocate for your own annual salary?* This field is required.
Around $30,000 USD
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Around $80,000 USD
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Which best indicates that an education charity is performing exceptionally well?* This field is required.
Significantly exceeding fundraising targets
A 40% increase in the learning outcomes of children in the region
Strong principles and values of the charity founders
A 20% increase in enrollment of children in the region
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In my opinion, the most admirable charities are...* This field is required.
experimental charities that try something wildly different and new
charities where people help their own community
charities that implement cost-effective solutions at scale
charities with a clear vision and strong values
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______ is a key strategy that I think should be used more often in the wider charity world.* This field is required.
Think global but act local
Grassroots fundraising
Low overhead
Cost-effectiveness
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How strong a sense do you have of the charitable area or type of intervention you want to work on?* This field is required.
I know the exact area I want to work in
I have no idea what area I want to work in. I am open to almost everything
I have some sense of the general areas I want to work in, but I am open to the specifics
I am pretty sold on one area but could be open to others
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Which of the following do you think is most important to AIM?* This field is required.
Achieving the SDGs
Helping people help their community
Funding social enterprises
Achieving cost-effective impact at scale
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My prime motivation for founding a new organisation is:* This field is required.
The autonomy of working for myself
A high level of personal fit
The impact it could have
The career capital it could give me
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Two co-founders need to research the best target audience for a charity intervention. Together, the two co-founders can complete the necessary research in four days. Co-founder A can conduct the research by himself in six days. How long would it take co-founder B to conduct the research by herself, assuming all speeds and research lengths are consistent?* This field is required.
Four days
Six days
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Assume the fictional charity Vaccine International is scaling up its work. It doubles the number of people it provides vaccines to every year. If it takes the charity 20 years to reach 1 million people, how long would it take the charity to cover 500,000?* This field is required.
10 years
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19 years
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Assume administering a vaccine costs Vaccine International $10.10 USD in total. The administration effort and staffing costs $10.00 USD more than the vaccine dose itself. How much does a dose of the vaccine cost?* This field is required.
$0.05 USD
$10.00 USD
$0.10 USD
$1.05 USD
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Imagine you were offered a job earning $200,000 USD per year. Would you donate any of your salary to charity? If so: 1) how much would you donate and why? 2) which organisations would you donate to and why?* This field is required.100 word max.
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Tell us about a time you identified an important opportunity or problem that others around you were overlooking, and you took action to pursue it. In your answer, please discuss some or all of the following based on what you think is most useful to include:* This field is required.(A) Why do you think this problem or opportunity was important? (B) How did you decide which action to take in response? (C) What did you do, and what were the outcomes? (D) How did others around you respond emotionally? (E) What kind of recognition or other signs of success or impact resulted from your actions? (F) What would you do differently if you faced a similar situation again? 200 word max.
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What is your level of excitement for different programs and other opportunities through Ambitious Impact (AIM)?The following questions will not be used to score your application. Your answers will not form part of any decision to advance or reject your candidacy for our programs. Please rate the following programs and job opportunities between 0 (I have no interest in this option) and 5 (I would be very excited about this option). While we are not actively recruiting for either AIM or directly for our charities, we have offered job roles at AIM or one of our incubated charities to several applicants to our programs across previous cycles.
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Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program
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What is your country of residence?The following questions will not be used to score your application. Your answers will not form part of any decision to advance or reject your candidacy for our programs.
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Which best describes your level of familiarity with the effective altruism (EA) movement?The following questions will not be used to score your application. Your answers will not form part of any decision to advance or reject your candidacy for our programs.
I have not heard of effective altruism or I am unsure what it is
I have encountered effective altruist ideas in books or online media
I have participated in virtual programs, book clubs, or seminars with others in order to learn about effective altruism
I have attended an effective altruism conference (i.e., EAGx, EAG) or otherwise engaged deeply with effective altruism
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How did you first learn of Ambitious Impact (AIM) or Charity Entrepreneurship (CE)?* This field is required.Please select the option that best describes how you first heard about our work. The following questions will not be used to score your application. Your answers will not form part of any decision to advance or reject your candidacy for our programs.
Charity Entrepreneurship, Ambitious Impact, AIM Research Program, or AIM Founding to Give website
LinkedIn
An article, book, podcast, or other media covering AIM and/or its incubated charities
An email from a Charity Entrepreneurship Recruitment staff member
A 1:1 call with a Charity Entrepreneurship Recruitment staff member
A message, email, conversation, or interaction with someone from the AIM/Charity Entrepreneurship community (AIM staff member, founder or staff member at one of our incubated charities)
A webinar hosted by Charity Entrepreneurship/Ambitious Impact
At a conference
At an event/talk (not conference)
Job board
AIM/Charity Entrepreneurship Newsletter
One of the research reports we've published about our recommended intervention ideas
Our ‘Are you a good fit for founding a high-impact charity?’ quiz
Our ‘Impactful Careers’ quiz
Through the effective altruism community
Word of mouth - told by a friend, colleague, family member, etc.
Other…
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Which of these websites did you first learn of us through?
Charity Entrepreneurship website
AIM website
AIM Research Program website
AIM Founding to Give website
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Which of the following types of LinkedIn content did you engage with?
AIM/Charity Entrepreneurship LinkedIn posts
LinkedIn Ad
Direct message from an Charity Entrepreneurship/AIM staff member
LinkedIn content from a founder or staff member of one of our incubated charities
LinkedIn content from another organisation/someone else
A LinkedIn group
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What is the name of the publication where you first learnt about us?
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What is the name of the recruitment staff member?
Emma Stoks
Crystal Lam
Isla Gibson
Ben Williamson
Someone else
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What is the name of that staff member?
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What is their name?
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What is the name (and year) of the conference?
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What is the name of the event/talk?
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What is the name of the job board you found us through?
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Which research report did you find us through?
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What is the name of the organisation, platform, or individual in EA through which you heard about us?[Please state how you first learnt about us]
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What is the name of this person and your relationship with them?[Please state how you first learnt about us]
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How did you first learn about us?
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Consider the statement "If I didn't engage with AIM or CE through Y, I most likely would not have applied." What would Y be for you?* This field is required.Please select the option that best describes the channel or factor that convinced you to apply. The following questions will not be used to score your application. Your answers will not form part of any decision to advance or reject your candidacy for our programs.
AIM, CE, AIM Research Program, or AIM Founding to Give website
LinkedIn
An article, book, podcast, or other media covering AIM and/or its incubated charities
An email from a Charity Entrepreneurship Recruitment staff member
A 1:1 call with a Charity Entrepreneurship Recruitment staff member
A message, email, conversation, or interaction with someone from the AIM/Charity Entrepreneurship community (AIM staff member, founder or staff member at one of our incubated charities)
A webinar hosted by AIM
At a conference
At an event/talk (not conference)
Job board
AIM Newsletter
One of the research reports we've published about our recommended intervention ideas
Our ‘Are you a good fit for founding a high-impact charity?’ quiz
Our 'Impactful Careers' quiz
Through the effective altruism community
Word of mouth - told by a friend, colleague, family member, etc.
Other…
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Which of these websites drove your decision to apply?
Charity Entrepreneurship website
AIM website
AIM Research Program website
AIM Founding to Give website
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Which of the following type of LinkedIn content drove your decision to apply?
Charity Entrepreneurship/AIM's LinkedIn post
LinkedIn Ad
Direct message from an Charity Entrepreneurship/AIM staff member
LinkedIn post from a founder or charity incubated by us
LinkedIn post from a founder or organisation outside of AIM's ecosystem
A LinkedIn group
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What is the name of the publication that drove your decision to apply?
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What is the name of the recruitment staff member?
Emma Stoks
Crystal Lam
Isla Gibson
Ben Williamson
Someone else
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What is the name of that staff member?
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What is their name?
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What is the name (and year) of the conference?
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What is the name of that event/talk?
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What is the name of the job board that drove your decision to apply?
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Which research report drove your decision to apply?
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What is the name of the organisation, platform, or individual in EA that drove your decision to apply?
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What is the name of this person and your relationship with them?
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Please state what this critical factor in your decision to apply was
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Please answer yes or no to the following questions about your prior experience….As a reminder, the following questions will not impact the evaluation of your application, nor will your answers influence any decision regarding your candidacy. We are redesigning our application process, and your responses will help us improve and streamline it.
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Have you spent 2 months or more living, working or travelling in low or middle income countries (LMICs)?
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Have you previously launched a project, product or organisation from scratch?
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Has a project you have previously launched reached one of the following markers: employing over 3 people; engaging more than 50 volunteers; reaching greater than 1,000 users?
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Did you achieve the top available grade (e.g. 1st class honours; 4.0 GPA) in your most recent academic qualification?
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Have you previously led or managed a team?
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Have you previously launched a project, product or organisation from scratch?
Has a project you have previously launched reached one of the following markers: employing over 3 people; engaging more than 50 volunteers; reaching greater than 1,000 users?
Have you previously worked in an organisation with fewer than 5 people?
Did you achieve the top available grade (e.g. 1st class honours; 4.0 GPA) in your most recent academic qualification?
Have you previously held a scientific, data collection, or monitoring and evaluation position?
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How important were the following factors in your decision to apply?N/A = I was not aware of this factor upon applying. 1 = I was aware of this factor, but it had minimal or no effect on my decision to apply. 5 = This was a critical factor in my decision to apply As a reminder, the following questions will not impact the evaluation of your application, nor will your answers influence any decision regarding your candidacy. We are redesigning our application process, and your responses will help us improve and streamline it.
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Evidence-based high-impact nonprofit ideas
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Evidence-based high-impact nonprofit ideas
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Community of impact-driven founders
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How many times have you applied to Charity Entrepreneurship or another AIM program previously?
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Please indicate the most recent cohort for AIM's programs that you applied to
This is my first application to AIM's programs
February 2026 (you would have applied around August-October 2025)
August 2025 (you would have applied around February-March 2025)
February 2025 (you would have applied around September-October 2024)
August 2024 (you would have applied around February-March 2024)
February 2024 (you would have applied around September-October 2023)
August 2023 (you would have applied around February-March 2023)
February 2023 (you would have applied around September-October 2022)
August 2022 or prior
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Please indicate the furthest stage you have previously reached in our application process* This field is required.
Application form
1st test task (career spreadsheet)
1st (recorded) interview
2nd test task
Final interview
Haven't previously applied
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I give my consent for Ambitious Impact (a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation in England and Wales with charity number 1195850) to process my data provided on this form for the purpose of recruitment in accordance with the UK GDPR. I will be able to access my data and delete it at any time by contacting: candidates@charityentrepreneurship.com* This field is required.
Yes
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Is there any other information you would like to share before submitting this form?If you received a referral number, please enter the ticket number below.
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Is there anyone you think would be a great fit for AIM's programs who we should contact? Please leave their email address.
example@example.com
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MC Cause Alignment / 42
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MC Logistic Flexibility /30
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MC Epistemics /35
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MC Values /50
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MC IQ /30
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MC Fit Ambitious Altruism / 35
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MC Fit Epistemics /63
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MC Fit Startup Fit / 77
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MC Fit Mach /28
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