News Archive - Lever for Change

Newsletter | 2026

February 26, 2026

Dear friends and supporters, Our team stepped into 2026 with equal parts reflection and renewed determination, returning to a simple but powerful truth: true strength…

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How Do Foundations Help Charities (Beyond Giving Them Money)?

February 10, 2026

Daniel M. Hungerman, Teresa Harrison, Sherry X. Li NBER Working Paper No. 34773 January 2026 Overview Nonprofit support reaches far beyond funding; by providing strategic…

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Lever for Change in Forbes

February 10, 2026

Lever for Change’s CEO, Cecilia Conrad, was interviewed to share her insights in a recent Forbes article on the list of America’s 25 most generous…

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Newsletter | December 2025

December 18, 2025

Dear Friends & Supporters, Despite a year filled with so many unknowns, our network demonstrated its resilience and strength by charting a determined path forward…

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Four Steps to Turn Your Idea Into Impact

Angie Ngo December 16, 2025

After reviewing thousands of proposals, we’ve identified four essential steps that help organizations turn bold ideas into lasting impact. Ready to put your vision into…

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MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change Awards $100 Million to Sentinel to Prevent Pandemics

November 18, 2025

CHICAGO, IL — November 18, 2025 — The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has awarded $100 million to the Broad Institute for the…

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Pivotal and Lever for Change Announce the 80+ Awardees of the $250 Million Action for Women’s Health Global Open Call

November 12, 2025

Chicago, IL, November 12, 2025 – Today, Pivotal and Lever for Change have announced 80+ organizations that were awarded between $1 million and $5 million…

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Newsletter | October 2025

October 29, 2025

Dear Friends & Supporters, Though we are facing some serious headwinds, at Lever for Change we are also witnessing people coming together. Not just in…

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Capital One, Capital One Foundation, and Lever for Change Announce $25M Open Call to Expand Pathways to Homeownership

October 29, 2025

Chicago, IL, October 29, 2025 – Today, Capital One, the Capital One Foundation, and Lever for Change announced the launch of Scaling Pathways to Homeownership,…

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Lever for Change Receives Interaction’s 2025 Disability Inclusion Award

October 21, 2025

On October 15 and 16, as part of InterAction’s Forum, Lever for Change was honored to have been selected by InterAction as the recipient of…

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From Buzz to Boldness: Why Climate Week Reminds Us Capital Must Be Braver

Michelle Sybil Melendez October 7, 2025

Every September, New York City becomes the stage for climate ambition. During Climate Week, leaders, innovators, and funders converge with urgency and ideas. This year…

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Lever for Change and Reid Hoffman Announce Five Finalists for $10 Million Challenge to Increase Trust in U.S. Institutions

September 30, 2025

Chicago, IL, September 30, 2025 – Today, Reid Hoffman and Lever for Change announced five finalists for The Trust in American Institutions Challenge, a $10…