GreenLight Fund
@greenlightfund.bsky.social
Bringing proven social innovations to address our communities’ greatest needs.
📍14 cities nationwide
📍14 cities nationwide
Announcing GreenLight Fund Dallas - our 15th site! Led by Founding Executive Director Shareea Woods, GreenLight Dallas will run our community-driven process to open opportunities for lasting change. Read the full press release: greenlightfund.org/dallas-becom...
November 7, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Announcing GreenLight Fund Dallas - our 15th site! Led by Founding Executive Director Shareea Woods, GreenLight Dallas will run our community-driven process to open opportunities for lasting change. Read the full press release: greenlightfund.org/dallas-becom...
We reflect on the first 20 years, from our early beginnings in Boston to today, as a national network reaching more than 1.3 million individuals and families across 14 cities over the last year alone. Read the full story: greenlightfund.org/a-milestone-...
October 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
We reflect on the first 20 years, from our early beginnings in Boston to today, as a national network reaching more than 1.3 million individuals and families across 14 cities over the last year alone. Read the full story: greenlightfund.org/a-milestone-...
Learn how GreenLight Fund Chicago is centering community voices to identify solutions that matter most, including their first investment in Compass Working Capital, supporting asset building to address the city’s economic racial inequities. greenlightfund.org/bridging-chi...
October 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Learn how GreenLight Fund Chicago is centering community voices to identify solutions that matter most, including their first investment in Compass Working Capital, supporting asset building to address the city’s economic racial inequities. greenlightfund.org/bridging-chi...
GreenLight Fund Greater Newark’s first investment, EMS Corps, is training and mentoring young people to become EMTs serving their own communities. For graduate Daquan Bryant, EMS Corps was more than training. Read his story: bit.ly/4mxwgHU'http...
October 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
GreenLight Fund Greater Newark’s first investment, EMS Corps, is training and mentoring young people to become EMTs serving their own communities. For graduate Daquan Bryant, EMS Corps was more than training. Read his story: bit.ly/4mxwgHU'http...
In this 20 Stories of Change Q+A with GreenLight Fund Baltimore ED Dr. Nia Fields, learn how GreenLight Baltimore is driving community-led impact that goes beyond funding to deepen connections across the city: greenlightfund.org/strengthenin...
September 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
In this 20 Stories of Change Q+A with GreenLight Fund Baltimore ED Dr. Nia Fields, learn how GreenLight Baltimore is driving community-led impact that goes beyond funding to deepen connections across the city: greenlightfund.org/strengthenin...
20 years of community-driven change. Stay tuned for some exciting news this fall! youtu.be/mrpFXwghgVs
GreenLight Fund 20th Anniversary
Started in Boston and now in 14 cities, GreenLight celebrates 20 years of community-driven change. Hear from co-founder John Simon and CEO Ali Knight, as well as investors and leaders of nonprofit organizations in this video reflecting on the impact and results of GreenLight Fund after 20 years.
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August 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
20 years of community-driven change. Stay tuned for some exciting news this fall! youtu.be/mrpFXwghgVs
In our latest 20 Stories of Change feature, discover how GreenLight Fund Twin Cities has responded to urgent needs across Minneapolis and Saint Paul through investments in community safety, Black maternal health, food security, and youth mental health. Read the full story: bit.ly/3IOJC4B
July 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
In our latest 20 Stories of Change feature, discover how GreenLight Fund Twin Cities has responded to urgent needs across Minneapolis and Saint Paul through investments in community safety, Black maternal health, food security, and youth mental health. Read the full story: bit.ly/3IOJC4B
We're hiring! GreenLight Fund is seeking community-driven, collaborative leaders to join our team. View all open positions: greenlightfund.org/careers/
July 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We're hiring! GreenLight Fund is seeking community-driven, collaborative leaders to join our team. View all open positions: greenlightfund.org/careers/
🌈 June is #PrideMonth! At GreenLight Fund, we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), recognizing and celebrating all LGBTQIA+ identities this month and every month.
June 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🌈 June is #PrideMonth! At GreenLight Fund, we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), recognizing and celebrating all LGBTQIA+ identities this month and every month.
In our latest 20 Stories of Change feature, Royal Phillips, Regional Director for Metro Atlanta at Inner Explorer shares how mindfulness is helping students thrive both in and out of the classroom. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch
June 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In our latest 20 Stories of Change feature, Royal Phillips, Regional Director for Metro Atlanta at Inner Explorer shares how mindfulness is helping students thrive both in and out of the classroom. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch
In this 20 Stories of Change feature, hear directly from mRelief’s team and discover how GreenLight Fund Kansas City's investment in tech-based nonprofits are offering innovative, scalable solutions to reimagine access to basic needs like food assistance: bit.ly/4jxWCrS
June 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
In this 20 Stories of Change feature, hear directly from mRelief’s team and discover how GreenLight Fund Kansas City's investment in tech-based nonprofits are offering innovative, scalable solutions to reimagine access to basic needs like food assistance: bit.ly/4jxWCrS
GreenLight Fund Charlotte's portfolio org Alternatives to Violence (ATV) is more than a violence prevention initiative- it’s become a trusted neighborhood anchor. Learn more about ATV's impact and our community-driven work in the latest 20 Stories of Change feature: bit.ly/44RttV1
May 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
GreenLight Fund Charlotte's portfolio org Alternatives to Violence (ATV) is more than a violence prevention initiative- it’s become a trusted neighborhood anchor. Learn more about ATV's impact and our community-driven work in the latest 20 Stories of Change feature: bit.ly/44RttV1
From leading GreenLight Fund Detroit’s first portfolio organization, CEO Detroit, to guiding future investments, Margrit Allen reflects on impact, the challenges national organizations face when expanding to new cities, and why local, authentic partnerships matter. Read more: bit.ly/45fJzrR
May 28, 2025 at 1:07 AM
From leading GreenLight Fund Detroit’s first portfolio organization, CEO Detroit, to guiding future investments, Margrit Allen reflects on impact, the challenges national organizations face when expanding to new cities, and why local, authentic partnerships matter. Read more: bit.ly/45fJzrR
In 2015, GreenLight Fund Cincinnati became our first Midwest site. In this 20 Stories of Change we reflect on a decade of impact through community collaboration and strategic partnerships, addressing challenges in education, housing, workforce development, and youth mental health. bit.ly/4iEh2it
May 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
In 2015, GreenLight Fund Cincinnati became our first Midwest site. In this 20 Stories of Change we reflect on a decade of impact through community collaboration and strategic partnerships, addressing challenges in education, housing, workforce development, and youth mental health. bit.ly/4iEh2it
In a Q&A discussion in the latest 20 Stories of Change feature, Kat and Marc reflect on GreenLight Philadelphia’s evolution, the lessons learned along the way, the portfolio's impact, and the future of GreenLight’s role as they enter their 8th selection cycle. Read more: bit.ly/4c9gjo4
March 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
In a Q&A discussion in the latest 20 Stories of Change feature, Kat and Marc reflect on GreenLight Philadelphia’s evolution, the lessons learned along the way, the portfolio's impact, and the future of GreenLight’s role as they enter their 8th selection cycle. Read more: bit.ly/4c9gjo4
In the latest installment of our 20 Stories of Change series, discover how GreenLight’s unique approach helps organizations navigate the complexities of the Bay Area's nonprofit ecosystem, break through barriers, and drive lasting impact. Read more: bit.ly/41ATd4B
March 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
In the latest installment of our 20 Stories of Change series, discover how GreenLight’s unique approach helps organizations navigate the complexities of the Bay Area's nonprofit ecosystem, break through barriers, and drive lasting impact. Read more: bit.ly/41ATd4B
In our latest 20 Stories of Change, Paul Carttar, SIF’s first director and longtime GreenLight Fund board member, shares how an ambitious proposal, challenges, and a bold pivot fueled our growth beyond Boston and set the stage for expansion to 14 cities. Read more: bit.ly/4k1iNbx
February 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
In our latest 20 Stories of Change, Paul Carttar, SIF’s first director and longtime GreenLight Fund board member, shares how an ambitious proposal, challenges, and a bold pivot fueled our growth beyond Boston and set the stage for expansion to 14 cities. Read more: bit.ly/4k1iNbx
In the second installment of our 20 Stories of Change series, GreenLight Fund Boston, our flagship site, reflects on key milestones, lasting partnerships, and two decades of transformative impact, beginning with their first investment in Friends of the Children-Boston. Read more: bit.ly/3Q8RNJl
February 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
In the second installment of our 20 Stories of Change series, GreenLight Fund Boston, our flagship site, reflects on key milestones, lasting partnerships, and two decades of transformative impact, beginning with their first investment in Friends of the Children-Boston. Read more: bit.ly/3Q8RNJl
This year marks GreenLight Fund’s 20th-anniversary milestone! Excited to launch the first story in our 20 Stories of Change campaign, featuring co-founders Margaret Hall and John Simon as they reflect on the vision that began over 20 years ago in Boston. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3PMUVKR
January 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
This year marks GreenLight Fund’s 20th-anniversary milestone! Excited to launch the first story in our 20 Stories of Change campaign, featuring co-founders Margaret Hall and John Simon as they reflect on the vision that began over 20 years ago in Boston. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3PMUVKR