The NEXUS Impact Society (Australia)
A small global collective of premiere next gen and emerging philanthropists,
wealth inheritors, impact investors, and social innovators uniquely positioned to change the world together.
We value authentic connections and lasting friendships, and are united in the belief that bold ideas and collaboration drive impact.
By uniting a community with significant resources, unique influence,
passion and a desire to learn and share together, we can create the change
we’ve been waiting for.
Together, let’s take the lead in shaping a brighter future.
An exclusive journey
Leveraging our experience building a trusted global community of 6,000 members, NEXUS is inviting a select group of exceptional Next Gen leaders to join the NEXUS Impact Society (Australia).
NEXUS Impact Society is a premium membership designed to support members in deepening their personal impact journeys through exclusive benefits, meaningful peer-to-peer connections and tailored learning experiences.
Established in the US and Europe in 2020, the Impact Society will launch in Australia in early 2026. Australian members will gain access to, and become part of, the NEXUS Global Impact Society community.
To ensure every member receives a highly curated and personalised experience, with high-impact connections and learning opportunities, each cohort is limited to just 20 members.
Our first two Australian cohorts will launch in early 2026, with limited places available.
Membership is by invitation or application only.
You are a fit for The Impact Society if you:
Are a Next Gen or emerging philanthropist (aged 18 - 45), wealth inheritor, wealth distributor, or impact investor
Are excited to join a society of visionaries actively working to better the world
Seeking peer-to peer learning and connection from like minded wealth inheritors and distributors
Have a strong desire to connect with a global community of exceptional changemakers who share aligned passions, thematic interests, and communities of practice
Have the passion, strength and impatience to hurry history
Limited Capacity: The Cohort Model
To ensure each Impact Society Member has an exceptional and customized experience, only a limited number of candidates will be accepted at one time.
NEXUS Australia will welcome two cohorts of 20 candidates for our 2026 inaugural Australia cohort (40 people total).
Your cohort will become collaborators, confidants and peer mentors. As your journey continues you will have the chance to get to know members from other cohorts of the Impact Society.
Bespoke Support
Personalised support from a dedicated team member via 1 on 1 meetings (up to 2 meetings per year)
VIP Impact Society Online Community
Access to our Monthly Impact Society E-newsletter, and the Impact Society Whatsapp Group.
Customised High Calibre Introductions and Exclusive Access to Member Directory
We will provide curated and highly relevant introductions to members of the local and global Impact Society, as well as to our network of sector partners and speakers. In addition, members will be given access to the NEXUS Global Impact Society Member Directory.
Exclusive In-Person Access
Enjoy guaranteed registration access to NEXUS Australia and NEXUS Global Summits, along with special discounts and invitations to Impact Society Summit side‑events. You will also receive additional invitations to join NEXUS delegations at major global convenings, including COP, the UN General Assembly, the World Economic Forum, and more.
Exclusive Impact Society Events (Bi-annual)
We will convene Impact Society members at exclusive bi‑annual events designed for peer learning, networking, and collaboration. Members will also receive access to our quarterly general member salons.
Facilitated Forums
Our most valued offering: join a curated forum of 6–8 intentionally matched members who meet monthly with a trained facilitator and serve as your personal and professional board of advisors.
NEXUS Impact Society Australia: Choose your path
We are pleased to offer three tiers of Impact Society membership. The key distinctions are that the Forum Member tier includes participation in a monthly NEXUS Forum, while the Legacy Member tier includes a philanthropic contribution to support NEXUS.
NEXUS operates as a not-for-profit. Legacy Member donations support NEXUS efforts to serve the community in amplifying impact and accelerating humanitarian efforts around the world.
How to apply
Your journey awaits! To begin, click here to apply or use the “Personal Invitation” button in your email from NEXUS.
NEXUS Forum (Forum Members Only)
Your Personal Board of Advisors
Over the past few years Forums have become a signature offering of NEXUS.
Forums are comprised of 6-8 members who serve as your personal board of advisors as you navigate important moments in your personal & professional life
Each Forum is carefully curated around members’ life stage, impact goals, passions and professional interests
Our proven Forum methodology borrows best practices from the Young President Organisation (YPO) and infuses them with the NEXUS spirit to promote openness and growth
Forums convene for a 2-3 hour monthly virtual gathering led by a trained Forum Moderator.
NEXUS Member Reflections
"My Forum afforded the opportunity to build a safe space to exchange ideas, challenge my own thinking and biases, hold myself & other members accountable, learn and grow. It has been an extraordinary fulfilling experience and a chance to build friends for life.”
Lauren Thurin, former Vice President, Flat World Partners.
"Through NEXUS I have built a network of friends and collaborators that continues to enrich my life. I’ve met individuals who have partnered with me in business, supported me in my personal life, helped me accelerate my impact, and opened doors to incredible opportunities.”
James Donahue, Entrepreneur & Impact Investor
"The beautiful connections that I continually make in NEXUS are incredibly hard to come by and have profoundly impacted how I approach my family business and philanthropy. I am honoured to be a part of anything NEXUS."
Reetu Gupta, CEO, Gupta Group & Co-Founder, Rogue Insights VC
The NEXUS Impact Society is Intentionally Small and Selective
If you did not receive a personal invite via email & believe you are a fit for the society, please complete the form below.
Qualified candidates are interviewed on a rolling basis, and if accepted, will be invited to join future cohorts.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
- Margaret Mead
NEXUS is a recognised at the leading global network of next gen and emerging philanthropists, wealth inheritors, impact investors and leading social innovators. We have 6,000 members in over 70 countries working to increase and improve philanthropy and social change. We connect, inspire and activate members to catalyse leadership, build innovative solutions, and to accelerate action on the world’s greatest challenges.
Founded in 2011, and convened in partnership with the United Nations, NEXUS puts the hope and promise of young people on the world stage by bringing members together at NEXUS Summits, events, and delegations around the world for connection, dialogue, education, and collaborative problem-solving. The flagship NEXUS annual conference in New York attracts 500+ people with a combined net worth in excess of 100 billion. Recent keynote speakers have included Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai; Conservationist, Dame Jane Goodall DBE; Chair, G8 Social Impact Investment Task Force, Sir Ronald Cohen; Singer & Actress, Selena Gomez; and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.
NEXUS has operated in Australia since 2012, hosting seven Australia summits, with a membership of over 600 members nationally.