Lever Fund
We find, fund and partner with high-impact nonprofits in the National Capital region that are getting results in the fight to end poverty. Lever Fund: a DC philanthropic nonprofit that supports employment opportunities for low-income youth. THE LEVER FUND WAS FORMED WITH THE MISSION TO RAISE MORE LOCAL POVERTY-FIGHTING DOLLARS AND TO SPEND THEM IN A SMARTER, DATA-DRIVEN WAY.THE LEVER FUND MODEL IS INSPIRED BY SUCCESSFUL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION (NEW YORK CITY, NY), A BETTER CHICAGO (CHICAGO, IL), AND TIPPING POINT (SAN FRANCISCO, CA). LIKE THESE INNOVATIVE NONPROFIT FUNDERS, THE LEVER FUND APPLIES SOUND METRICS, EMPHASIZES GENUINE IMPACT, AND IS COMMITTED TO PRODUCING SOLID RETURNS ON INVESTMENT WITH THE GOAL OF MOVING PEOPLE FROM POVERTY TO OPPORTUNITY--WHILE KEEPING INVESTORS INFORMED EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
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Welcome to Lever Fund | Lever Fund Main navigation Social Media Icons Buttons Menu Welcome to Lever Fund The Power of Quality Employment The bonds of poverty can be broken. Quality employment is the key. We believe an economically just future is possible. Join Us Animation To break the chains of intergenerational poverty a powerful external force must be applied.
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- 2021-10-08
Check delivery. Earlier this week, our Board Chair @ConnieKNChang met with Robert Holm, ED of @OnRampsTC, at McKinley Technology High School to hand deliver Lever Fund's new $20,000 contribution to the organization. (tw) ... more
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- 2021-08-05
We are pleased to announce a new investment in @OnRampsTC. (tw) ... more
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2. How can collaboration among local businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies enhance the impact of initiatives aimed at breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty?
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