We believe there is no single barrier to equity, thus our strategy takes a holistic approach and we invest in diverse ideas that reflect a broad range of issue areas. We recognize that the broader ecosystem and its historical foundations of structural racism, power, and privilege have dramatically impeded the lives and life outcomes of young people. Rather than asking, “What does a young person need to do differently?” we seek to influence change in the ecosystem in order to help youth reach their fullest potential.
- Direct Youth and Community level - Organizations, individuals, and ideas that address the immediate and acute needs of youth and provide pathways to help youth reach their fullest potential
- Systems level - Organizations, individuals, narratives, and ideas that disrupt the overarching beliefs, ideologies, behaviors and practices that undergird, enable, or reinforce systemic inequity to help youth reach their fullest potential
Our process for investing is not about evaluating ideas or checking boxes. Instead, we seek to understand the potential of partnerships and what we can do together in service of youth knowing that we will both learn and deepen our impact from it.
When exploring a possible investment, the dimensions we value include:
