New Commonwealth Fund- Phased Investments

New Commonwealth Fund

We seek to dismantle the systems of racism across the Commonwealth that have blocked Black, Latino, and Indigenous people, communities, and businesses from fully participating and limited our long-term prosperity.

Investment Strategy

The New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund prides itself on having a non-profit leader co-designed investment strategy. Over the last 3 years, NCF has listend to the feedback and needs lifted up by orgazational leaders across our portfolio, resulting in our new funding approach illustrated below. While our original Pillars of Economic Empowerment, Health Equity, Policing & Criminal Justice Reform, Youth Development, and Identity & Culture Narrative still exist, they have been folded into new, larger areas of emphases to allow for more flexibility for organizations doing work in more than one space.

Our Grantmaking Pillars

• Health & Longevity
  • We fund initiatives that increase access to quality healthcare, support workforce development in the medical field, and improve overall health outcomes through strategic investments and partnerships.
• Family & Community
  • NCF backs organizations that create pathways for young leaders by enhancing educational environments, civic engagement, and leadership opportunities, ensuring the next generation is empowered to shape their communities
• Economic Mobility
  • NCF invests in collaborative initiatives that enhance wealth-building opportunities and economic mobility, ensuring resources are allocated in ways that support sustainable growth.
• Public Safety, Legal Reform, Cultural Narratives & Innovation
  • As an underpinning to all of our grantmaking we:
  • Support organizations working to modernize policies and practices that foster accountability and while promoting strategies that enhance public safety and community well-being.
  • Invest in creative professionals and organizations that bring forward diverse narratives, reflecting the richness and contributions of all communities through various artistic and storytelling mediums.
  • Explore and expand opportunities for non-profit leaders to intersect with tools and technology that will allow them to innovate into new refinements for their performance.

Phased Investments

• Multi-year general operating support investments.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• With our current strategy, we are focusing on funding organizations who are based in Massachusetts.
• We only fund 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organizations or organizations that operate under the fiscal sponsorship of a tax-exempt nonprofit.

Ineligibility

• We do not provide sponsorships.