Are you ready to deepen your mission and amplify your impact?

Make It Matter is a monthlong intensive residency designed for purpose-driven entrepreneurs committed to driving meaningful change through business.

Rooted in positive transformation, this immersive experience will empower you to amplify your mission while refining the skills needed to create enduring impact in the communities you serve.

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Isenberg Projects leverages our experience and skills to advance purpose-driven work that engages people and communities. We recognize the need for a creative community of entrepreneurs who share these values and want to grow their impact. Make it Matter is built on the ethos of peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and mutual support.

    Why Make It Matter?

    Over four immersive sessions (held weekly on Wednesdays), you’ll engage in hands-on exercises and collaborative discussions to:

    • Clarify and crystallize your purpose within your organization.
    • Develop actionable strategies to center purpose and maximize impact.
    • Gain access to ongoing mentorship and support for one year, ensuring long-term success.

    Resident Benefits

    Participants will leave the residency equipped with three critical assets:

    1. Communication Tools: Articulate your mission with clarity and confidence.
    2. Purpose-Driven Strategies: Tangible plans to integrate purpose across your organization and maximize community impact.
    3. Long-Term Support: One year of mentorship to help you sustain and expand your impact.

    What To Expect

    • Our team has been embedded in mission-driven work for over 15 years. Together, we’ll dive deep into the mechanics of your business, discovering new opportunities to center purpose and mission in your growth plans and sustained operation.
    • Make It Matter is about creating lasting change, so we ask that you come into the residency with an open mind and a commitment to sustaining the work we’ll do together.

      Timeline + Key Dates

      • February 2  – Application Closes
      • February 10  –  Applicants will be notified regarding the status of their application. Interviews will be scheduled with shortlisted applicants.
      • February 17-21 – Interviews take place
      • February 24 – Final Selection – All shortlisted applicants will be notified.
      • March – April – Residency Takes Place

      How do I know if this program is right for me?

      Is my business too large or small to apply?

      That’s a great question – and there’s no easy answer! We are looking for businesses that have an existing track record of impact in New England, and a genuine commitment to grow that impact through purpose-driven work. 

      What is the time commitment needed from me for the program?

      In order for this experience to be as valuable as possible, we ask residents to set aside weekly availability to dedicate to the program. Make it Matter will require time and attention both during sessions and outside of them.

      In general, the requested availability is 4 day-long sessions occurring weekly on Wednesdays in March and April, with an additional 2-5 hours/week required outside of sessions.

      Please note in your application if you have any specific scheduling/availability concerns.

      What do you mean by mission, impact, and purpose?

      We use mission, impact, and purpose to describe the motivation and meaning behind our work. A mission is a north star, guiding decision making and lending tangible goals and metrics to a business. Purpose contextualizes a mission, grounding it within specific community context and needs. Finally, impact refers to the measurable and incremental results of executing the mission.

      I work at a small business, but am not a founder/in a leadership role, can I apply on behalf of the business?

      Yes! Though we strongly encourage you to write your application in collaboration with a leader/founder.

      How many staff members can be present/involved in the residency?

      There’s no simple answer to this question! We will work together with residents to determine the right amount of people from your business to be present for each session.

      We do however ask that a maximum of three decision makers are designated throughout the course of the residency.

      You might remember Make It Happen, our creative residency for non-profits! Make it Happen was conceived to support organizations through project-based creative services. Make it Matter is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs with a proven track record of results integrate mission and purpose into their work more fully. 

      If you’re a non-profit or newer small business and looking to partner with us in the future, use our Partner Inquiry Form to reach out about programming opportunities, collaboration ideas, or just to say hello. 

      If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or changemaker passionate about driving positive change, this program is for you.

      Application Status: Closed

      Questions about the residency?

      Please contact us through the form below and we will be in touch!