Founding organizations
Help build the network from the beginning.
The first organizations in the Alliance won't just join a network — they'll decide what it is.
Your influence
Founding organizations help shape
- Membership values and standards
- Collaboration rules between members
- Shared services and how they're prioritized
- Technology and portal priorities
- Governance and member representation
- Resource-sharing practices
- Member protections and data privacy
- Events and working groups
Recognition
What founding organizations receive
Mission Network NYFounding Organization2026Independent Missions. Collective Power.Approved founding organizations receive this badge to display on their own website, alongside permanent recognition in the network.
Founding Organization badge
A permanent marker on your network profile recognizing your role in building the Alliance.
Priority spotlight profile
Priority consideration for member spotlights and story features as the network grows.
Early portal access
First access to member portal capabilities as they are released.
Input into platform priorities
Direct influence over which tools and features get built first.
Founding discussions
A seat in the conversations defining how the network operates.
Recognition across the network
Acknowledgement as an organization that helped establish statewide infrastructure.
Founding status is about voice and recognition. We do not promise financial benefits, grants, or funding as a result of joining at this stage.
Bring your mission. We'll bring the network.
Start with an organization inquiry — it takes a few minutes and tells us everything we need to follow up well.