alumni: change agency
What is the alumni change Agency?
Change Agency is a nine-month idea incubator designed for CrossPurpose alumni. This rigorous program offers tools, training, and coaching to help you launch impactful ideas—whether it’s a business, project, or nonprofit that gives back to the community.
By completing the program, you’ll gain valuable knowledge, increased confidence, and strong planning skills. It all culminates in a final presentation to potential donors and investors.
The deadline to inquire for the 2025 cohort is June 30th. The cohort kicks off on August 4th.
Meet the 2024 Change Agents
Candidate requirements and program elements
Basic Requirements
Candidates will have initiative, hunger for learning, discipline, humility, and capacity to improve their community. You must be a graduate of the CrossPurpose career development program to be eligible.
Teamwork
Each participant will work the program as part of a team. You must show a willingness to be transparent, be a good listener, offer opinions without dominating the dialogue of the team.
Meetings
Meetings are held every Monday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at CrossPurpose. Meetings are mandatory and each participant will be responsible for staying at the pace of the group on all assignments, making up missed assignments, and notifying us in advance if you will be late or cannot attend a meeting. Three missed meetings without advance notice will make you ineligible to continue in the program.
Homework
Almost every week homework will be assigned with a completion date of one week. Be prepared to spend an additional 5 – 10 hours a week on homework in addition to meeting time on Wednesday.
Self-Care
Each participant must hold themselves accountable for rest, recreation, goal setting, as well as physical and emotional health. Any vital issues disrupting your life or ability to focus on the program must be communicated immediately.
Leadership
Becoming a stronger leader must be a primary goal for developing into a Change Agent. This is demonstrated by the success of implementing your idea in the community, but also through your ability to lead yourself by stretching, discovery, and ongoing learning as a human being.
JOIN THE NEXT CHANGE AGENCY COHORT
Complete the form below to apply!