Chario
Chario, Inc.
Impala, legally known as Chario, Inc., operates as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company dedicated to the social impact sector. It developed a unified platform to provide accessible and actionable data, connecting nonprofits, grantmakers, and other stakeholders. The company's goal was to build a modern digital infrastructure to help various players in the philanthropic ecosystem discover, research, and connect with one another.
Products & Team
Impala Platform
The Impala Platform is a unified software-as-a-service (SaaS) tool that provides comprehensive data and insights on the nonprofit sector. It features extensive, searchable profiles of nonprofits and funders, with an algorithm designed to reveal connections and relationships between organizations and people. The platform was offered through a freemium model, with a basic free tier and paid tiers for users needing more advanced features.
The platform solves the problem of siloed and inaccessible data within the social impact sector. It provides fundraisers, grantmakers, and other stakeholders with the tools for discovery, due diligence, and prospecting, enabling them to make more strategic and data-informed decisions.
The platform addresses the difficulty fundraisers face in efficiently prospecting for new funding sources and leveraging network connections. For grantmakers, it solves the challenge of conducting thorough due diligence on potential grantees and ensuring their funding decisions are strategic and impactful.