Mission:
To connect people from around the world who are excited about supporting the vision and mission of the Acumen Fund.

Background:
Acumen Fund works to deliver critical goods and services such as health care, water, housing, and energy at an affordable price through innovative market-oriented approaches. Launched in 2009, Acumen's online community provides supporters of the organization with opportunities to learn from each other, share ideas, and find ways to get involved in changing the way the world addresses poverty.

Outstanding Web Features:
Visitors to the Acumen Community site can browse discussions between registered users on various topics related to poverty alleviation, watch videos, and download book club resources for Acumen Fund CEO Jacqueline Novogratz' The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World. Registered site visitors are also invited to upload a profile photo, contribute blog posts, submit multimedia content, organize or attend events, join a group, share fundraising ideas, and invite others to become a part of the Acumen community.