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Direct Impact Certification™

Turn Good Intentions Into Measurable Impact

The Direct Impact Certification™ is the gold standard for organizations ready to prove their commitment to Community-Centered Responsibility™.

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Unlike traditional CSR, which often highlights broad or long-term goals, this certification validates what you’re doing today to strengthen communities, empower employees, and build trust. It’s not about promises—it’s about proof.

The Direct Impact Framework™

Certification is built on a proven framework that evaluates organizations across key pillars:

  • Community Engagement – How you connect with and serve your community

  • Employee Wellbeing – How you invest in the people who power your organization

  • Partnerships – How you collaborate with nonprofits, agencies, and other changemakers

  • Transparency – How you measure, track, and communicate your outcomes

  • Sustainability – How you ensure your impact lasts

This holistic approach ensures your impact is not only recognized—it’s respected.

The Certification Journey

1. Apply
Submit your application and tell us about your organization’s goals, values, and outreach.

2. Assessment
Complete our guided assessment aligned with the Direct Impact Framework™, designed to evaluate your measurable community contributions.

3. Score & Feedback
Receive a detailed scorecard with recommendations—celebrating strengths and offering practical steps for growth.

4. Recognition & Tracking
Earn your Direct Impact Certified™ Seal to proudly display on your website, proposals, and materials. Get featured in our Impact Innovators Directory and continue tracking progress with our digital dashboard.

Why Get Certified?

Build Trust with customers, employees, investors, and communities
Stand Out from competitors by proving your impact with third-party validation
Gain Opportunities through exclusive partnerships, events, and collaborations
Celebrate Your Impact in our Impact Innovators Report & Awards
Motivate Your Team by aligning staff with purpose-driven initiatives

Pricing & Tiers

Custom enterprise pricing available upon request.
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Success Story

Case Study Teaser

A statewide agency recognized major disparities in community health outcomes. By applying the principles of the Direct Impact Framework™, they created new outreach programs that empowered community leaders to act as trusted messengers. Within four years, the program generated over $1M in revenue while building community trust that had been absent for decades.

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This is the power of measurable impact—and certification helps you replicate it.

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Take the Step

Take the First Step

Your impact deserves recognition. Join the organizations redefining what responsibility looks like through Direct Impact Certification™.

Assess Your Impact Readiness For Greater Community Success

Take the "Impact Readiness Scorecard" quiz to evaluate your organization's preparedness to scale its community impact. Gain insightful feedback on critical areas such as Mission & Metrics, Financial Health & Funding Diversity, Community Buy-In & Engagement, and more. Discover how to build funding-ready, resilient operations that drive meaningful change. Start the quiz today and unlock your potential for growth and sustainability.

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Impact Readiness Scorecard - Discover how prepared your organization is to scale its impact.

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