What is venture philanthropy? How is it different from traditional funding or philanthropy models?
Venture philanthropy applies concepts from venture capital finance and business management to philanthropic investments. Traditional granting agencies offer funding alone, often on a one-time or short-term basis, where as LIFT invests much more than just money. Our venture philanthropy approach is a more strategic form of investment in not-for-profit organizations, which leverages funding, and provides hands-on management support and expertise to successfully transform the social impact of not-for-profit organizations. This highly-engaged approach leads to scalable social change measured in lives touched, communities reached, economic benefits, and improved quality of life.
