Redesigning & Strengthening Systems that Impact Colorado’s Youth
Moonshot grows community-rooted leaders with the skills and resources to design collaborative solutions that disrupt systemic inequities impacting youth.
Youth-serving programs built with Moonshot’s support
Our impact
Ten years of measurable impact
Across Colorado, Moonshot’s community of leaders is improving outcomes for youth, families, and the systems that serve them.
130+
Leaders supported since 2016
7,300+
Youth reached since launch through our alumni
6,000,000+
Dollars in annual economic impact
Our theory of change
How Moonshot drives change
We believe that if we invest in growing and mobilizing a community of local, community-rooted leaders and support them with the skills, network, and resources to disrupt systemic inequities, we can transform outcomes for youth most on the margins.
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Equip
Provide tools, training, and resources
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Sustain
Support for long-term impact
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Connect
Cultivate networks and relationships
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Multiply
Scale ideas and amplify impact
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Influence
Shape policy and systems change
Our programming
The Moonshot Innovation Space
Fellows receive funding, coaching, and a peer network to test ideas, refine strategy, and scale impact. Each cohort strengthens a growing ecosystem of leaders redesigning how youth experience education, health, and community systems.
9-month fellowship
Weekly workshops
Hands-on learning
A connected network of lifelong leadership
The Moonshot Alumni Network
Across Colorado, Moonshot alumni stay connected through community spaces, real-time communication, and tailored support that strengthens their leadership long after the fellowship ends.
Workshops, learning series, and alumni gatherings
Access to Expert Bench consultants and wellness support
1:1 guidance from the Director of Alumni & Partnerships
Mini-grants supporting youth-serving and collaborative projects
Professional references and letters of recommendation
Stay informed through bi-monthly newsletters and the Alumni Hub
Real-time connection in our Moonshot Alumni messaging forums
A third space for mission driven leaders
The Station by Moonshot
Located in Denver, The Station is a dynamic coworking space where youth-serving organizations and individuals come together to connect, collaborate, and drive social impact.
Private offices, meeting rooms, and phone booths
Dog friendly
All gender bathroom
Free snacks and drinks
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