Force for Good Fund
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Community VenturesThe Force for Good Fund invests in women and people of color-owned, "Best for the World" B Corps
$55,761
raised by 57 people
$75,000 goal
The goal of this campaign is to raise $75k in charitable donations by December 31, 2020.
Donate today! We are seeking charitable contributions in the $1k-$5k range to support the ongoing operations of the Force for Good Fund. Please consider donating and/or sharing this opportunity with friends, family, and colleagues.
See the FAQ below for more info about this exciting project.
Q: What is the Force for Good Fund?
The Force for Good Fund invests in women and people of color-owned, 'Best for the World' B Corporations and aspiring B Corporations (i.e., companies that score in the top 10% of B Corps worldwide). The milestones of the fund include:
- Raised $1.1M in investment capital between Fall 2016 to Summer 2017
- Invested ~$100k into 13 women and people of color-owned businesses (that have the potential to create outsized social / environmental impact)
- In the process of helping each investee certify as a B Corp / incorporate as a benefit corp
- Connecting investees to a thriving network of over 2,000 B Corp mentors, potential suppliers, and referral partners
- Providing investees with one year of customized consulting services to help them grow their business
Q: Cool! Who have you invested in so far?
We have invested in 13 amazing companies so far. They include:
Please visit www.lifteconomy.com/forceforgood to learn more about each investee.
Q: Who are some of the existing donors to this project?
Our existing donors include:
Q: Why should I donate? What's in it for me?
The goal of this projects is to promote equity, inclusion, and racial justice. In addition, if you believe that businesses can and should drive positive change, and you believe that the B Corp movement can play an important role in that change, and you believe in creating a more diverse and inclusive economy, then the Force for Good Fund is for you. To get the latest on the fund, sign up for the LIFT Economy newsletter here: www.bit.ly/liftnewsletter
Q: How can I get more involved in the Force for Good Fund (beyond making a donation)?
We will be announcing something soon about this. Stay up to date via www.bit.ly/liftnewsletter