Anyone can submit a Recipe for Action! We believe that sharing what has worked in your community is one of the most powerful ways to connect with others and have an even greater impact.

You can set up a quick Zoom call with a member of our team to chat about your idea or fill out a Recipe for Action form with all the details. Simply follow this link and choose which option works best for you.

If you choose to complete the Recipes for Action submission form, your recipe should be simple, specific, and accessible. For example, rather than “End World Hunger,” try “Start a Free Food Pantry” or “How to Reduce Food Waste at Your Office.” This offers a more defined idea and a clear starting point for somebody who wants to try out your recipe. 

Tell us if you were inspired by other individuals or organizations so we can give credit where it’s due.

Finally, we’d love to highlight how you’ve implemented your recipe to move others to action! Please include your name, where you’re from, and some information about how your idea has nourished a community; if you’d prefer to remain anonymous, that’s okay, too.

After submitting your form, please allow two weeks for a member of our team to get back to you. If your idea is a fit for our library, you’ll be notified via the contact information you provided in the Recipes for Action submission form and we'll work together to get your recipe formatted and ready for publication!

It’s possible that your submission may not be approved for publication on Recipes for Action. Here are a few reasons why that may happen:

• Your submission form did not offer enough information about your idea for our team to turn it into a recipe;
• There is too high of a cost barrier for people to implement your recipe, such as prohibitively expensive supplies;
• We already have a similar recipe published (great minds think alike!); 
• The idea is too specific or complex for others to implement; 
• The idea violates Idealist’s Terms of Service. 

If your idea wasn’t approved by Idealist but you've seen it work in your community, we think that's great! Let us know so we can celebrate the win. As long as you adhere to our community guidelines, we’d love to help you amplify your great idea!