“How I Got Accepted Into AIM’s Charity Entrepreneurship Program” by Evan LaForge

TL;DR The best way to increase your odds of being accepted into Ambitious Impact's Charity Entrepreneurship Program is to build the relevant aptitudes for running an impactful charity. I provide some practical tips that I would recommend to anyone considering this career. Basically all of these steps are worth pursuing whether they shift your odds of acceptance or not. The tips are: Actually apply for the program Read the book "How to Launch a High-Impact Nonprofit" Design personalized aptitude building exercises based on the book Start something new Think deeply about what career you are best fit for Background I applied for Ambitious Impact's (AIM) Charity Entrepreneurship Program in early 2023 and went through the program in early 2024. Since then, I have launched Access to Medicines Initiative,[1] which saves lives and prevents unintended pregnancies by ensuring contraceptives are consistently available in Nigerian public health facilities. I have been repeatedly asked at EAGs and other events how to get accepted into the Charity Entrepreneurship Program. I've generally given the same advice, and wanted to make that information more freely available. AIM previously posted about how to increase your odds of acceptance, and despite the post being over 6 [...] --- Outline: (00:12) TL;DR (00:57) Background (02:13) Tip #1: Apply (03:44) Tip #2: Read the Book (05:33) Tip #3: Design Personalized Aptitude Building Exercises (08:02) Tip #4: Start Things (09:04) Tip #5: Think Deeply About Your Career Fit (10:51) Conclusion --- First published: June 29th, 2026 Source: --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO .