For philanthropic Leaders
Turn Your Investments
Into Impact
We recognize that foundations want to invest in small business growth, but often struggle to grow programs and demonstrate results.
At Next Street, we help philanthropic leaders identify ecosystem opportunities in the marketplace and work to deliver expansive solutions that drive measurable, reportable impact.
The Challenge
Philanthropic Programs Struggle to Scale Impact
Many philanthropic organizations come to the table with the best of intentions. They want their investment to elevate the growth of small businesses in communities they care deeply about. However, these organizations often do not have the internal staff capacity, lack the technology, or simply cannot hone in on the right program strategy to implement for demonstrating measurable outcomes to their stakeholders.
These limitations can lead to:
Reduced program reach and participation
Fragmented delivery of investment across partners and communities
Difficulty measuring impact and ROI
Challenges scaling beyond pilot programs
Missed opportunities for systems-level change
The takeaway: Passion for a project is just the beginning. Philanthropic Programs need the right implementation partner to create lasting impact.
Our Approach
A Model Built for Economic Impact
Next Street helps foundations turn investments into measurable outcomes.
We help organizations:
Assess Needs: Identify ecosystem gaps and opportunities within their target communities.
Activate Programs: Deliver solutions and resources that are accessible and easy to use.
Connect Businesses: Expand access to capital and support with trusted financial providers.
Measure Impact: Track outcomes and ROI.
The result: Greater reach, stronger participation, and lasting economic impact.
Solutions Built for Philanthropic Impact
Next Street partners with foundations and philanthropic organizations to design and build the infrastructure that makes small business and economic development programs work at scale.
Ecosystem Assessment & Strategy
Gain a clear, data-driven view of your local or regional ecosystem to identify gaps in access, engagement, and program effectiveness.
Small Business Readiness Tool
Assess business readiness and tailor funding and support through a data-driven framework that improves small business outcomes.
Small Business Resource Hub
Connect businesses to the capital, training, and resources they need to grow through one centralized digital platform.
Small Business Success Accelerator
Help small businesses build the skills and knowledge they need to grow through structured programs, targeted support, and expert guidance.
Proven Impact
Designed to Deliver Measurable Impact
Next Street helps philanthropic organizations reach more small businesses, expand access to capital and support, and scale programs that deliver measurable business and economic impact.
Case Study
NYC Funds Finder
With support from the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and Kresge Foundation, Next Street launched a centralized funding and resource platform with NYC Small Business Services.
case study
Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (IIE)
Supported by both Hyphen and the Milken Institute, we partnered with stakeholders to strengthen capital access infrastructure through digital platforms and ecosystem coordination for underserved entrepreneurs.
report + webinar
Drivers for Economic Opportunities in CA
In partnership with The James Irvine Foundation, this report and webinar examine how small businesses create quality jobs for low-wage workers.
Turn Investment Into Measurable Impact
Deliver measurable economic outcomes that scale.
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