After the first few years of its launch, the Ashoka-US office hit its stride. Between 2003-2008, Ashoka-US has:

1) More than doubled the US Fellowship to over 100 Fellows who more closely reflect the diversity of our country, including the Fellows:

• addressing longstanding and emerging social challenges including aging, climate change, early childhood development, children's health, indigenous interests, immigrant issues, infant mortality, racism, human trafficking, retirement, and tolerance
• using media and technology to spark and invigorate civic engagement
• developing new sources of capital for the citizen sector in a cohort of 50+ social entrepreneurs

2) Supported the success of Fellows by:

• showcasing Fellows at public events and gatherings of the field
• nominating Fellows for national awards
• launching a technical assistance matching grants program
• creating signature marketing materials for each new Fellow
• leveraging the Ashoka network to connect Fellows with strategic partners and mentors

• convening annual meetings, inductions and retreats that serve as a gathering space and platform for leading social innovators
• sparking collaborations among Fellows in the US, North America and globally
• connecting over 80% of Fellows to each other and to Ashoka’s network
• shifting ownership of the Fellowship from staff to Fellows
• engaging Ashoka Fellows with the rising generation of social entrepreneurs through our sister program Youth Venture

4) Expanded and leveraged resources by:

• securing a 5 year renewal from our founding partner, the Jenesis Group
• engaging the Knight Foundation as a major investor/partner
• publishing Recognizing Outstanding Innovators (ROI), an investors guide to US Fellows
• launching the Ashoka Support Network of business entrepreneurs who support social entrepreneurs
• partnering with the Corporate Executive Board, McKinsey & Company, and Hill & Knowlton to support the success of Fellows