named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Book Proposal Program
Three-month program combining group sessions and individual coaching to develop a complete book proposal, including audience positioning, chapter outline, and sample material.
Idea & Impact Accelerator
Free support program that helps subject matter experts develop ideas into books or other media, including marketing and promotion assistance.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces multimedia content and digital campaigns to amplify social change ideasSupports the creation of author interviews, podcasts, videos, and digital campaigns as part of a broader effort to promote books and expand public narratives for social impact.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Implements internal systems to improve organizational collaboration and executionLeads organizational improvements by implementing scalable processes and digital tools such as Notion to enhance internal collaboration and operational efficiency.
- Provides end-to-end book development and publishing support for mission-driven authorsOffers a three-month program that includes group sessions and individual coaching to help participants research, write, and publish books, resulting in complete book proposals with clear positioning, chapter outlines, and sample material. Provides support from concept development through launch strategy, including audience positioning, structure, messaging refinement, and marketing.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$400K
Contributions & grants$400K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$64K
Program expenses15%
Admin / overhead84%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$18K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$355K
Cash$355K
Investments$0
Liabilities$18K
Net assets$336K
Liquid reserves66.8 mo
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKKO JARVENPAA | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 10 | $18K |
board members · 2
- AMY HALPERN-LAFF — SECRETARY & DIRECTOR
- ESSI SALONEN — TREASURER & DIRECTOR
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- WXXI Government — Jasmin serves as a host on WXXI, Rochester’s NPR member station, engaging in public conversations about environmental and social justice.
- Worldshapers Network — Nonprofit organization offering a support program for thought leaders and authors.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Moral Expansion to Improve Prosocial Effectiveness 17 orgsmethodology: moral-expansionBy supporting projects that expand moral consideration, we improve the effectiveness of prosocial movements because broader ethical concern enables more inclusive and sustainable change.shared approach: Contagious Kindness Activation →
- Storytelling for Systems Change 3 orgsmethodology: storytelling-for-systems-changeBy using truth-grounded storytelling, we create emotional engagement that enables systemic change because narratives shape worldviews and motivate collective action more effectively than data alone.
- Idea Amplification through Strategic Disseminationmethodology: idea-amplificationBy strategically disseminating impactful ideas to the right audiences at the right time, we drive systemic change because timing and audience alignment increase the likelihood of adoption and influence.
- Integrated Storytelling and Operational Systemsmethodology: integrated-storytelling-and-operationsBy combining compelling narrative development with robust operational systems, we sustain mission-driven impact because durable change requires both inspirational messaging and organizational capacity.
- Social Impact Authorship with Strategic Positioningmethodology: social-impact authorshipBy guiding authors in research, writing, and strategic positioning—including market analysis and platform development—we increase the likelihood of successful publishing and real-world impact because well-positioned ideas reach wider audiences and influence discourse.