who we are
Researchers. Disruptors. Entrepreneurs. Investors.
LeverLab is a venture philanthropy group that provides human and financial resources to accelerate organizations dedicated to social change: specifically those that support disadvantaged youth and their families. We are focused on assisting organizations that share our passion for making a positive impact. Our ultimate goal is to allow these groups to thrive and reach a level of self-sustainability.
“Give me a lever and a place to stand, and I will move the world.”
Our Levers of Change
LeverLab invests in ideas, people and organizations that are committed to leveraging the following in their work:
Impact
We look for opportunities designed to make transformational change. It is important to us that our investments support ideas and people with the greatest potential to create real, lasting impact.
quantifiable data
Optimizing impact requires a rigorous process for collecting and leveraging data. We invest in opportunities that demonstrate a strong commitment to the implementation and utilization of evidence-based methodologies for making decisions.
PRACTICALITY
Innovative ideas are only game-changing when they’re paired with the right leadership and strategies to overcome challenges and execute successfully. We specifically invest in opportunities that exhibit the skills, capacity, partnerships and commitment to deliver on the vision.
sustainability
The opportunities we support will be forward thinking and have a plan for evaluating the success of their work, making necessary pivots, and restructuring as necessary to obtain the greatest sustainable impact over time.
Causes that intrigue us
OUR PASSIONS
When we look at the social landscape of Colorado and across the world, we are thrilled to see the vigor of organizations who have clearly defined gaps in critical needs and are creatively building programs to address them.
While we have a certain propensity for a few specific sectors and fields, we are open to the consideration of any investment opportunities that utilize our defined “levers of change” to make a positive impact on the lives of families and children in our community and others.
Areas of Notable Interest and Current Investment
Employment Initiatives
Financial Literacy
Food + Housing Security
Innovative Education
Literacy
Mental Health
