Work With Us
Hack4Impact exists for both nonprofits and students. We connect student software developers with nonprofits and socially responsible organizations to develop powerful new tools for social change to help further their mission.
Fall 2026 Applications Out Now!
Students
Passionate about software and social impact? Looking for a unique and close-knit community? Join Us! Our mission provides a distinct experience to develop technical skills and interact with nonprofit clients, all while applying your skills to impact real lives.
Fall 2026 applications are for both freshmen and upperclassmen.
Recruitment Timelines
Upperclassmen
8/17: Applications Open
8/25: Info Session #1 | 5-6pm | Gates 114
8/26: Design Engineering Workshop | 6-7:30pm | Hollister 314
8/28: Cursor x Coffee Chats Lunch Hour | 12-1:30pm | Gates Lobby
8:28: Mastering the Behavioral Interview | 5-6pm | Room TBD
9/1: Project Teams Fest | 4-6pm | Duffield Atrium
9/1: Developer Technical Workshop | 6-7:30pm | Hollister 314
9/2: Info Session #2 & Speed Coffee Chats | 5-6:30pm | Gates 114
9/3: Applications Due
Freshmen + Transfers
End of September: Applications Open
September - October 15th: Freshmen Mentorship Program (more info coming soon!)
10/15: Applications Due
Developers
Interested in developing products for social good? Apply to Hack4Impact's development team!
Designers
Interested in end-to-end design from user research to high-fidelity screens? Apply to Hack4Impact's design team!
Business
Interested in product research, marketing, and management? Apply to Hack4Impact's business team!
FAQs
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Applications are due 01/30/25 at 11:59 pm. Check our “Work With Us” webpage for important information, and our Instagram (@cornellhack4impact) for updates! You can also find our application on the engineering project team’s "Join a Team" webpage.
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The main thing we look for is passion for social impact and interest in our team. Tell us what social causes you are passionate about and why! We also look for prospective members to be proactive, collaborative, and friendly because building a community is an important part of our team culture. Additionally, although technical experience is helpful, we mostly look for the ability to ask good questions, and problem solve independently and with others.
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There will be two interviews for the developer and designer positions, and one interview for the business position (taking place during first round interviews). Depending on the role that you applied for, the structure of each will vary. However, across all roles, you should expect questions on technical content and separate questions on behavioral skills. For example, if you are applying to be a developer, you will have coding questions as well as questions about your soft skills.
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Nope!
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This is hard to say - we don't have a set amount. We recruit a different amount each semester depending on our projects, which range from 4-6 developers, 2-3 designers, and 3-4 business members.
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If we are only recruiting certain groups of students (i.e., only upperclassmen, only freshmen), we suggest that you take this round of recruitment to prepare for when we recruit next. You can do so by coffee chatting current members and asking them what they did to prepare for their application process.
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Yes, since Fall 2022!
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As a new member on a project team, you will be required to enroll in ENGRG 1400 (new member onboarding) for 1 credit S/U and ENGRG 3400 for 1-2 credits graded or S/U. All existing members will enroll in 3 credits graded.
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Hack4Impact was founded as a club at UPenn in 2014. Since then, the club has grown into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, helping colleges start chapters all around the country! The Cornell chapter was established Spring 2018.
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YES! Please re-apply. Many of our members did not get in the first time, and we strongly encourage you to submit another application!
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For a developer, up to 8-10 hours per week.
For a designer, up to 8-10 hours per week.
For a member of our business team, 6-8 hours per week.
Nonprofits
At Hack4Impact, we understand that nonprofit organizations are a valuable asset to our community. We want to use our software and web development skills to help nonprofits. Our collaborations with nonprofits are 1-2 semesters-long (around 4-12 months), and we will work with you to develop a software product that suits your organization’s needs.
What to Expect
At Hack4Impact, we understand that nonprofit organizations are a valuable asset to our community. We want to use our software and web development skills to help nonprofits. Our collaborations with nonprofits are 1-2 semesters-long (around 4-12 months), and we will work with you to develop a software product that suits your organization’s needs.
Are you interested in working with us?
Send us an email at cornellhack4impact@gmail.com and we’ll reach out in 3-5 business days.