Building a successful, mission-oriented organization from the ground up takes more than a founder’s compelling vision and relentless drive—it requires sound business planning and a laser focus on outcomes.
In addition to unrestricted funding, Arbor Brothers grants include hundreds of hours of our capacity-building consulting support around key initiatives such as strategic planning, financial management, and outcomes measurement.
Learn about our approachWe are privileged to roll up our sleeves and pitch in with phenomenal social entrepreneurs who do the hard work of expanding opportunity in our community.
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Since 2009, Arbor Brothers has supported 31 nonprofits in the tri-state area, contributing millions of dollars in unrestricted funding and tens of thousands of hours of capacity-building support to organizations building paths out of poverty.
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Grantee News
Young Social Impact Heroes: Why and How Kalani Leifer of COOP Careers Is Helping To Change Our World
10.27.2021“Start small and earn the right to exist.” Kalani Leifer, founder of AB grantee COOP, shares his personal backstory and what he’s learned during his startup journey. Click through to read a thoughtful interview with a humble, reflective and gifted leader.
—via COOP Careers (2017-2020, 2021-2022 (Follow-on))
Press
Dear Fellow Funders: No More Statements on Racial Equity Please (Until You Publish “The Receipts”)
09.24.2021What We're Reading
Dear Fellow Funders: No More Statements on Racial Equity Please (Until You Publish “The Receipts”)
Scott Thomas (Co-Founder of Arbor Brothers) and Erica Hamilton (AB Board Member) | Philanthropy New York 10.27.2021AB News
Fall 2021 AB Newsletter
11.09.2021After a delightfully temperate September, crisp Fall has belatedly arrived with her pumpkin legions. Amidst the hauntings and spooky tricks, we bring you a passel of delicious treats: the constituents of this year’s Arbor Brothers portfolio. Filled with spine-tingling ideas and hair-raising potential, this group of eleven changemakers includes seven returning stalwarts, three brand new entrants, and a superstar alum returning for a Follow-on grant. Creep into our Fall Newsletter to read more about this eerily powerful group … if you dare!
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