Project 55

PP55 was born of the realization that there is a vast untapped resource, available for the public good, among groups of college alumni. For information about the history of PP55, click here.

Princeton Project 55 Current Programs

The Public Interest Program (PIP) provides opportunities for students to develop their civic, societal, and leadership skills to become more effective citizens throughout their chosen careers. Since 1990, PP55 has recruited and placed over 1,100 young Princetonians in summer or year-long positions of significant responsibility with more than 350 outstanding nonprofits across the country.

Through “The Alumni Network,” (TAN) PP55 has partnered with 28 institutions of higher education and alumni classes across the country to develop similar public interest organizations in the spirit of the PP55 model of alumni civic commitment.

The Civic Values Initiative (CIV) encourages the University to take intentional steps towards the practical expression of its motto, “Princeton in the Nation’s Service and in the Service of All Nations.” Through its work with the Student Task Force on Civic Values and with the larger university community, CIV aims to create an environment in which “to be a Princetonian is to be an active and effective citizen and community participant.”

The Social Venture Fund (SVF) identifies and invests in promising social entrepreneurs who have graduated from Princeton and are launching innovative nonprofit organizations.

Recipients include:

• The National Teaching Academy founded by Eric Westendorf ’94 www.nationalteachingacademy.org
• Biodiversity Neutral Initiative led by Jared Hardner ’92 www.biodiversityneutral.org

Project 55 is in the process of developing public health related fellowships for graduating seniors and recent alumni interested in pursuing careers in public health or medicine.