At Big Thought, we:
Create
CreateOur direct to youth programs cultivate skill development through meaningful relationships, fostering connections that equip youth with sustainable skills essential for their success.
Convene
ConveneThrough community-centered partnerships, experiential learning opportunities, and robust learning systems, we enhance community capacity to establish high-quality programs that nurture skills vital for academic, economic, and personal achievement.
Consult
ConsultWe are committed to sharing best practices with organizations engaged in programming and serving as facilitator. We believe this collaboration is vital for fostering thriving communities nationwide.

We unlock creative potential so all youth can realize their inner greatness.
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Dreamkeeper™ Spotlight: Erin Offord
Chief Executive Officer | Big Thought Owning your power, claiming your space, and mastering the role — this is what Erin Offord,…
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What Effective CEO Leadership Looks Like From the Board Seat
A midpoint reflection from a nonprofit board chair By Anthony Bégon, Board Chair, Big Thought I am roughly halfway through my tenure…
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NBA Foundation Renews Its Investment in Big Thought
We’re grateful to share that the NBA Foundation has renewed its investment in Big Thought. This renewed support strengthens career readiness pathways that help…
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BTI BRIEF – The Learning Ecosystem Effect: A Decade of Innovation Through Dallas City of Learning, January 2026
DCoL proves citywide ecosystems can distribute learning dosage and still deliver impact – while outlining the model, evidence, and policy steps for…
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Dallas City of Learning Longitudinal Analysis of Student Outcomes, July 2025
Longitudinal Report of Dallas City of Learning Outcomes over a 7-year period finds that summer program participation is linked to meaningful and…
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Building a Summer of Possibility: Neighborhood Resource Initiative, Powered by Amazon
When summer arrives in Dallas, learning moves far beyond the classroom. You’ll find it in community centers, art studios, libraries, gyms, and…
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NBA Foundation Spotlights Big Thought During Back-to-School Season
We are honored to be featured by the NBA Foundation in their Foundation Friday series, which spotlights partner organizations during the back-to-school…
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How Youth in Creative Solutions Are Reframing Their Futures
By Vincent Coronado One of the first changes we see in Creative Solutions is confidence. A lot of youth come in saying,…
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10 Changemakers Making a Difference in Their Communities
This summer, we’re lifting up the people who make change happen. Through stories of people our community nominates, we’re celebrating the everyday…
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Partner Spotlight: Smith Media Company
When Cordney Smith lost his job as an educator more than ten years ago, it marked the beginning of a new path…
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