What is backing?
Backing is using our platform’s tools to support high-performing, under-resourced students in whatever way works best for you. It can mean:
Connecting & Encouraging
Meet proteges who share your interests, background, or identity in Affinity Networks. Cheer them on by commenting or liking their posts. If you decide you want to provide one or more ongoing support, become one of their backrs!
Sharing Knowledge & Resources
Your academic, professional, health, financial, and skill-building insights are invaluable. Share what you know by commenting on proteges’ posts in Affinity Networks, responding to Backing Opportunities in your feed, or messaging a protege you back directly.
Sharing Connections & Cash
Go the extra mile for a protege you back: Set up Zoom calls with helpful people you know or use our built-in investing tools to contribute to your protege’s Flourish Fund. As little as $10/month helps them afford books, dues, and more.
Best way to see how easy and rewarding being a backr really is? Give it a try, commitment-free.
Make a difference in minutes.
Kaothara is a junior at Amherst college who aims to become a software engineer. Learn how backrs are championing her aspirations and why the diverse community on our platform is important to her.
Our proteges are aspiring high.
Hand-picked by our school and youth org partners, 100% of our proteges are high-performing, under-resourced students who are committed to making the most of the support they receive. Get to know some of them; we guarantee you’ll be inspired:
Having students’ backs shouldn’t break yours.
Back students online, on-the-go.
Many ways to engage; choose what suits you!
Contribute on your schedule.
Start sharing insights with students immediately.
Empower students within a community of backrs.
Connect and match with students based on affinity.
Access community support 24/7.
Backing in Action
Real-life examples of backrs sharing knowledge, resources, connections, and encouragement with students on our platform:
