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LIVE Q+A FROM OUR ALUMNI PANEL

On June 16th at 11:30am ET, The Global Good Fund will be hosting our 2nd annual Alumni Panel! Hosted by GGF’s Sandra Waithaka, the event will have our Alumni discuss the Search and Selection process and their overall experience with the Fellowship Program. Our Panel is made up of four experienced entrepreneurs and GGF Fellows; […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on Jun 04, 2021

FELLOW + ALUMNI UPDATES: MAY 2021

The changing of seasons brought lots of growth and opportunity for our global community. Read on to hear what’s going on behind the scenes with our Fellows and Alumni. MARK CASPER:TECH FOR TROOPS2019 ALUMNI Mark Casper, President and Executive Director of Tech for Troops, reflects on his experience as a 2019 Global Good Fund Fellow in […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on May 27, 2021

GGF Alumni + newest Board Member secures a $300k grant from Microsoft Corporation

At the beginning of 2021, Goodwill Industries of East Texas was the recipient of a 3-year $300,000 grant from Microsoft Corporation to Accelerate Job Training and Digital Skills in the Black and African American Community. Why are we so excited about this? Because the CEO of Goodwill Industries East Texas is a GGF Alumni, and […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on May 04, 2021

Celebrating black history month: Derrius Quarles and Evin Robinson

Since inception, The Global Good Fund has been honored to serve Black men and women across America, and around the globe. As Black History Month comes to a close, we honor the work of these brilliant 2021 Fellows creating long-lasting change in Black communities, and beyond. Derrius Quarles // Co-founder + CEO // BREAUX Capital […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on Feb 22, 2021

THE ISSUES: OUR FIVE FOCUS AREAS FOR SOCIAL IMPACT

The Global Good Fund invests in social entrepreneurs who are working to bring change in five focus areas: The Global Good Fund made the strategic decision to focus on these topics because they are intrinsically connected and embody fundamental human rights tenets: that everyone regardless of their race, gender, religion, language, nationality or any other […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on Aug 18, 2020

THE 2020 LEAP ENTREPRENEURS

THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF AMERICAN EXPRESS, WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT THESE BRILLIANT YOUNG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS INNOVATING IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. Edward Yee is the Co-founder of Givfunds, a foundation that lends low-cost loans to social entrepreneurs in South Asia. To date, the organization has impacted over 40K lives and helped innovators generate an additional […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on Aug 14, 2020

INTRODUCING: BEC, GLOBAL GOOD FUND’S BUSINESS + EXECUTIVE COMMUNITY

We are excited to announce the launch of The Global Good Fund’s BEC, Business and Executive Community.  The BEC is designed specifically for our GGF’s mentors, business partners, and funders –  as a way to better utilize and showcase their talents & expertise and better mobilize this community to best support the Global Good Fund’s mission. […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on Jul 01, 2020

ESUSU’S NEWLY ESTABLISHED RENT RELIEF FUND SUPPORTS RENTERS IN CRISIS

Esusu’s Newly Established Rent Relief Fund Supports Renters In Crisis Acumen Fund and The Global Good Fund Contribute Grants As Founding Partners New York, NY – May 14, 2020 – Esusu today announced the launch of a national Rent Relief Fund which will provide rental assistance for those most impacted by COVID-19. In just one month, Esusu’s Rent […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on May 22, 2020

UPDATE // The Global Good Fund’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief Efforts

During these challenging times, we recognize that the world needs innovation and leadership to support the most vulnerable people. That is why, in the face of this pandemic, we have been working hard to adapt our resources and double down on our mission to advance the world’s most impactful social entrepreneurs – whether they are tackling this current […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on Apr 27, 2020

THE CARES ACT + CHARITABLE GIVING

Like you, The Global Good Fund is adapting and changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  As we acclimate to our new reality, we would like to bring to your attention new tax incentives for charitable giving that were included in the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act. Donors may […]

Posted by globalgoodfund on Apr 04, 2020