About · since 2013
We code for social good.
Founded in 2013 inside eBay/PayPal to meet the technology needs of nonprofits, Opportunity Hack has grown into a community that harnesses code for an inclusive, sustainable kind of change. Read how we code for nonprofits and run our hackathon for social good.
Developers, designers, and nonprofit partners collaborating at an Opportunity Hack event
Our impact over 11 years
Our mission in action
See it for yourself
How developers, designers, and nonprofits come together to create lasting impact through technology.
Why join
A worthwhile way to spend your skills
As engineers and students, we have a real chance to use what we know to make a positive impact on the world.
Real impact
Build solutions nonprofits actually use to help their communities.
Career growth
Grow your resume and portfolio with projects that carry social purpose.
A real network
Connect with industry leaders, nonprofit pros, and like-minded developers.
New skills
Learn new technologies on meaningful projects with real deadlines.
Ready to make a difference?
Join thousands of developers, designers, mentors, and volunteers using their skills to create change.
Co-founders
Where it started
The leaders who began this journey to harness technology for social good.
VP of Product, Sustainability; VP PM Center of Excellence @ Workiva
Senior Director of Mobile and Web Experiences @ MX
Engineering Director @ Google Ads privacy and Identity
Principal MTS, Architect @ PayPal
Trusted by industry leaders
A PayPal partnership legacy
Founded as part of eBay/PayPal in 2013, Opportunity Hack has hosted PayPal's CEO Dan Schulman and CTO Sri Shivananda at our San Jose events — a mark of corporate leadership's commitment to technology for social good.
- —Enterprise-level mentorship and guidance
- —A proven track record with Fortune 500 companies
- —Executive leadership involved in our mission
Leadership board
The people steering us
Experienced professionals guiding our mission and strategic direction.
Opportunity Hack Co-Founder, VP of Product, Sustainability; VP PM Center of Excellence @ Workiva
Opportunity Hack Co-Founder & Treasurer, Senior Director of Mobile and Web Experiences @ MX
Opportunity Hack Co-Founder, Engineering Director @ Google Ads privacy and Identity
Opportunity Hack Co-Founder, Principal MTS, Architect @ PayPal
Opportunity Hack Secretary, Sr Product Manager @ PayPal
Hero / Nurse
Opportunity Hack President, Engineering Manager for Reality Labs @ Meta
Our community pledge
What we stand for
Harness the Power of Code
We promise to use our coding skills to create solutions that address pressing social issues and foster an inclusive society.
Pursue Impact
We pledge to focus our efforts on projects with the highest potential for positive, sustainable change.
Uphold Effective Altruism
We promise to strategically use our resources, continually learn and adapt, and strive for maximum social impact.
Champion Collaboration
We commit to working together, valuing diverse perspectives, and building on each other's strengths for greater impact.
Advocate for Inclusivity
We commit to promoting access to technology for all, regardless of socio-economic background, location, age, race, or gender.
Nurture a Supportive Community
We pledge to create a safe and supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to learn, grow, and contribute.
Together, we are Opportunity Hack. Together, we code for social good — for change.
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Find your role
Hack solutions, mentor teams, volunteer at events, or judge projects — there's a place for you.