The Challenge
Mission Edge, a well-established nonprofit supporting social enterprises and small businesses, had a strong track record of impact. But when it came to scaling their successful Impact Lab program into a national, standalone initiative, they hit a wall:
Internal bandwidth was maxed out across leadership and program teams
There was no dedicated resource to lead the strategic growth of the program
The scale of the initiative required brand expansion, program development, and ecosystem building — all without the need (or budget) for a full-time hire
The Results
Positioned the Impact Lab for standalone national growth
Refined branding, messaging, and strategy to attract funders and partners
Increased organizational clarity without adding full-time headcount
Created alignment between internal stakeholders and external collaborators
Mission Edge – Scaling Social Impact with Fractional Program Leadership
Industry: Nonprofit, Social Enterprise Support
Engagement Type: Fractional Program Officer
The Sigma Forces Solution
Sigma Forces stepped in as a fractional Program Officer, delivering both strategic direction and execution muscle to elevate the Impact Lab from a local success to a scalable national offering.
Led Brand Expansion for the Impact Lab:
We repositioned the Impact Lab to stand on its own as a national entrepreneurial program while remaining rooted in Mission Edge’s values.
Developed a Scalable Program Strategy:
From messaging to operational planning, we built a growth roadmap that considered funding, partnerships, and digital infrastructure.
Built the Foundation for National Rollout:
We coordinated cross-functional efforts including branding, pitch development, thought leadership, and early outreach to ecosystem partners and funders.
Why It Matters
Mission Edge didn’t need to hire fast — they needed to scale smart. With Sigma Forces as a fractional partner, they were able to activate growth without pausing their core work or stretching internal teams too thin.