Lever for Change Employee Directory
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Lever for Change operates in philanthropic fundraising services, connecting donors with bold solutions to the world’s most pressing problems, including racial inequity, gender inequality, lack of access to economic opportunity, and climate change. It uses an inclusive, equitable model and a rigorous due diligence process to design customized challenges and other tailored funding opportunities. Top teams and challenge finalists become members of the Bold Solutions Network, a growing global network that helps secure additional funding, amplify impact, and accelerate social change. Founded in 2019 as a nonpartisan nonprofit by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Lever for Change is based in Chicago, Illinois, and has influenced more than $2.5 billion in grants and supported more than 175 organizations. In May 2026, the organization announced the appointment of Sam Caplan as Vice President, Operations.