GreenLight Fund

10/13/2026

A growing number of nonprofits are expanding their reach while preserving their missions and values. GreenLight Fund co-founder and board chair John Simon will be joining The Chronicle of Philanthropy on October 20 for an online forum to discuss scaling operations while maintaining organizational culture, values and good governance. Register at the link below!

How are nonprofits staying true to their missions while growing their budgets, staff and programs? The Chronicle of Philanthropy will explore this question in an online forum on Oct. 20.

Leaders of organizations that have expanded their operations will discuss how they increased funding and staffing while preserving organizational culture and values and maintaining good governance.

The Chronicle's senior editor Eden Stiffman, will host this timely conversation with our speakers:
+ Don Carpenter, strategic impact partner, Carpenter Company Consulting
+ John Simon, co-founder and board chair, The GreenLight Fund
+ Judith Spitz, founder and CEO, Break Through Tech

Register today at: https://phlnthrp.com/4iZw4U2

Details:
💻 Online Forum: Scaling Up Without Losing Your Mission
🗓️ October 20, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET

The forum will be recorded, and registrants will have access to the on-demand video and transcript.

10/08/2026

Across 15 cities, GreenLight Fund’s 71 portfolio organizations reached 1.6 million individuals and families this past year.

That’s 1.6M+ people finding greater stability and a path toward inclusive prosperity through access to housing and food, building new skills, gaining the support and resources they need to succeed in school and beyond, accessing career pathways, and securing financial stability for themselves and their families.

Explore the organizations, stories, and measurable results featured in our 2025-26 Impact Report: https://greenlightfund.org/report/our-impact/

10/08/2026

Our 2025-26 Impact Report is live!

Across 15 cities and 71 portfolio organizations, GreenLight Fund reached 1.6 million individuals and families nationwide this past year with measurable, positive impact.

To date, portfolio organizations have unlocked $454M in state, federal and other follow-on revenue, leveraging GreenLight’s $47.8M investment nearly tenfold.

See the announcement and explore the latest Impact Report: greenlightfund.org/greenlight-fund-annual-impact-report-released

09/29/2026

September is Workforce Development Month, a time to recognize what it takes to make good jobs accessible to more people.

Talent is everywhere, but access to training, professional networks and employers who see people’s potential is not. Across GreenLight Fund communities, our portfolio organizations are helping people overcome those barriers and build more stable futures for themselves and their families.

Our latest inFocus feature looks at the people and programs creating pathways to work: https://greenlightfund.org/infocus-building-pathways-to-work/

Featuring: Center for Employment Opportunities - CEO Genesys Works Bay Area Year Up United Project Basta Per Scholas Greater Boston Hopeworks Camden Health Career Connection EMS Corps Newark First Step Staffing All Our Kin & Literacy Lab’s Leading Men Fellowship

09/23/2026

Even in a region as connected and innovation-driven as the San Francisco Bay Area, scaling effective social solutions is not straightforward. This story highlights a reality we see across communities: strong ideas don’t scale on their own. Trust, relationships, and local credibility often determine whether solutions can take root and grow.

"This is where GreenLight’s role extends beyond filling gaps locally. GreenLight acts as a bridge, bringing in the most promising, rigorously vetted solutions, and as an amplifier, making sure they don’t just enter the Bay Area, but stay and thrive here."

Read more from GreenLight Fund Bay Area: https://greenlightfund.org/greenlight-bay-area-scaling-innovation-and-bridging-solutions/

09/21/2026

Excited to welcome Shamika Hogan as GreenLight Fund Kansas City's new executive director!

Shamika will support GreenLight Kansas City’s five existing portfolio organizations and partner with the community to bring the next set of evidence-based social innovations to Kansas City, resulting in measurable impact and positive change for individuals, families, and children.

With support from local families, corporations, foundations, and philanthropic investors, GreenLight Kansas City has already raised $4M+ for Fund II, fueling this next phase of community-driven work.

Read the full announcement: https://greenlightfund.org/shamika-hogan-named-greenlight-kansas-city-ed/

09/10/2026

Just announced! GreenLight Fund Cincinnati has closed its third fund, raising a milestone $5M made possible by nearly 60 local philanthropic investors.

After 10 years of community-driven impact in Cincinnati, Fund III will fuel GreenLight Cincinnati’s next phase of work, supporting the selection and investment in four additional proven programs over the next five years that open opportunities and result in positive outcomes for local children and families.

“We have so much to celebrate at GreenLight Cincinnati: our first decade of serving our community and the closing of our third Fund, we are poised for success for the next 10 years and beyond. I am so deeply grateful for our investors, returning and new, who put their trust and passion into our work.” -Erin Saul, GreenLight Cincinnati Executive Director

Read the full announcement: https://greenlightfund.org/five-million-dollar-cin-fund-iii/

08/31/2026

Today, GreenLight Fund Bay Area Executive Director Kate Schwass joined KTVU Fox 2 to talk about GreenLight's $1M investment to bring Center for Supportive Schools to Oakland!

Learn how CSS’ peer mentorship model will help address chronic absenteeism by strengthening connection, belonging, and attendance for Oakland students.

Watch the segment: https://www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-zlua7albqat4bm0e

08/27/2026

"Philanthropy cannot wait for a perfect understanding of AI before acting."

In a new blog, Scott Emerick shares four core principles shaping how GreenLight Fund Philadelphia approaches technology and AI-related investments:

1. Prioritize mission impact before tech innovation
2. Support human-centered tech innovation
3. Ensure equity includes agency
4. Act with urgency

Drawing on GreenLight Philadelphia’s investments in Project Basta and Hopeworks, Scott explores what it means to center humans and community in new technology and AI investments.

Read his full reflection ⬇️

GreenLight Fund Philadelphia shares four principles for centering people and equity in tech and AI investments.

08/20/2026

Greg Wise, VP of National Impact, reflects on what he’s learned in his first six months at GreenLight Fund and what has surprised him most so far.

From the role of technology and trust to the power of proximity, Greg shares how community-driven philanthropy with local roots drives national impact.

Read Greg’s full reflections below.

Greg Wise reflects on six months at GreenLight Fund and how community, trust and technology can drive national impact.