Since I first began developing this nonprofit, my goal has been to create a place where independent designers, coders, and content creators can find visibility and growth.

I’m proud to say the “shell” of our platform is built.

Thanks to years of development (which you can track on our GitHub), we have a functioning home for our mission. We’ve even secured incredible non-cash support: Project Galileo from Cloudflare protects our infrastructure, and Google has provided $10k in monthly search advertising credits to help us be seen.

However, we have reached a critical crossroads.

The Challenge: The overhead of the cloud, AI generation and the “cash-in-hand” requirements of nonprofit growth. Currently, I am unable to sustain the expenses for leadstart.org and leadstart.media on my own.

To take the next step, we are applying for a $10,000 grant from Fulton County Community Arts and Culture. This grant is a “1:1 match,” meaning we must raise $10,000 in donations to unlock their $10,000.

The “100×100” Campaign
We are looking for 100 donors willing to contribute $100 (tax-deductible) to help us meet our matching goal. This isn’t just a donation; it’s an investment in a creative endeavor that gives back.

The Reward: Every donor who contributes $100 or more will receive a one-year premium subscription to the platform once we surpass our goal of 100k images in the project this year.

Test Drive: Want to see what you’re supporting? Log in to leadstart.org/login using:

• Email: [Your Email]
• Password: demo2026!

Our Current Focus: The “One Million Images” Project
We are building a massive library of high-quality assets to empower creators who might not have the budget for stock sites.

How you can help right now:

Donate: Help us hit our $10k match at leadstart.org/donate.

Contribute Content: We need photography and assets. If you have work you’d like to see featured, upload it at leadstart.org/contribute (Files under 100mb).

Collaborate: If you have more client work than you can handle, our nonprofit team is ready to collaborate. Visit leadstart.org/consultation.

A Message to Our Community
The site is currently intentionally empty!

It is a canvas waiting for your voice, your craft, and your support.

We are building this slowly and intentionally to ensure it serves you.

If you have questions or want to learn more about how our 501(c)(3) status works, please reach out to me directly at [email protected].

Thank you for believing in this journey.

Let’s build something meaningful, together.

— Jessica, Founder