The Global Good Fund

What The Global Good Fund does

The Global Good Fund is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2012 and headquartered in Glenwood, Maryland, that operates an 'impact ecosystem' with three interconnected revenue and mission activities. Its Nonprofit Programs arm runs a selective year-long Fellowship and a six-month virtual LEAP program for social entrepreneurs, accepted competitively from a pool of more than 3,100 applicants for approximately 20 cohort spots annually. The Consulting arm, branded Global Good x Amani following the July 2024 merger with Amani Institute, delivers customized social impact, ESG/sustainability, and leadership development engagements to corporations, foundations, nonprofits, and government agencies, with delivery offices in Kenya, India, and the United States. The Impact Investing arm operates through the sister company Global Impact Fund II, a venture capital vehicle that has deployed approximately $10 million into mission-driven companies led by women and people of color.

Funding comes from individual donations, recurring giving through the Global Good Guardians program, corporate and foundation grants, fee-for-service consulting engagements, and premium workshops priced at $5,000 per participant ($399 for a self-paced Fundraising for Social Impact course). Distribution of services occurs through direct enterprise sales (consulting), selective application portals (Fellowship/LEAP), and self-serve registration (workshops/courses/donations via Classy.org).

Cumulatively the organization reports supporting 200+ entrepreneurs across 40+ countries, 4,300 jobs created through Nonprofit Programs, 500+ consulting engagements, and 13,000+ social impact professionals trained across more than 70 countries. The organization is led by co-founder and CEO Carrie Rich, who also manages Global Impact Fund; core technology consists of proprietary leadership development methodologies and coaching frameworks rather than software platforms, and no AI/ML products are disclosed.

Name

The Global Good Fund

Legal name

Global Good Fund, Inc.

Website

http://www.globalgoodfund.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Global Good Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2012 that runs a selective Fellowship and LEAP leadership program for social entrepreneurs across 40+ countries, delivers fee-based consulting through Global Good x Amani (offices in Kenya, India, and the US), and deploys impact venture capital via sister fund Global Impact Fund II.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Impact Leadership Development and Consulting

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Philanthropy & Foundations Advisory (Donor-Advised Funds, Endowments) (FSAAABAH), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB), Impact Investment & Development Investment Funds (BPADACAO)

Keywords

• Social entrepreneurship programs
• Leadership development coaching
• Impact investing fund
• Nonprofit consulting services
• Social impact strategy

Headquarters

HQ city

Glenwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropic Contributions: The Global Good Fund operates as a registered 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 46-1495972). The primary revenue stream comes from individual donations, corporate donations, and foundation grants. Options include one-time donations, monthly recurring donations through the Global Good Guardians Program, stock donations, and donor-advised fund contributions.
2. Consulting Services Revenue: Global Good x Amani consulting generates revenue by providing customized consulting solutions to Fortune 100 companies, small/mid-size businesses, foundations, nonprofits, and government agencies. Services include social impact strategy, corporate sustainability frameworks, impact investing models, and business model design.
3. Workshop and Course Fees: The organization offers paid workshops including Next-Gen Impact Investing ($5,000 per participant), Inspire Impactful Giving ($5,000 per participant), and the Fundraising for Social Impact web course ($399). These educational programs provide revenue while advancing the organization's mission.
4. Impact Investing Returns: Through Global Impact Fund II, the organization invests venture capital in mission-driven companies, with proceeds used to fund nonprofit programs. The fund focuses on companies led by women and people of color.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Global Good Fund operates an impact ecosystem with three interconnected avenues: (1) Nonprofit Programs providing a year-long Fellowship and six-month LEAP Program with personalized coaching, mentorship, and leadership development for social entrepreneurs; (2) Global Good x Amani Consulting delivering customized solutions in inclusive leadership, social impact strategy, ESG/CSR, and impact investing for corporations, foundations, nonprofits, and government agencies; and (3) Global Impact Fund II, a venture capital fund investing in mission-driven companies led by women and people of color.

Product overview

The Global Good Fund is a nonprofit organization operating as an impact ecosystem with three interconnected impact avenues: Nonprofit Programs (Fellowship and LEAP programs), Consulting (Global Good x Amani), and Investing (Global Impact Fund II). The Fellowship Program is the flagship year-long hybrid leadership development initiative for social entrepreneurs, complemented by the LEAP Program as a six-month virtual alternative. Global Good x Amani provides customized consulting services for inclusive leadership and social impact. The Global Impact Fund II is a venture capital fund targeting purpose-driven businesses led by women and people of color. Additional offerings include the Fundraising for Social Impact online course, the Next-Gen Impact Investing Workshop, and the Inspire Impactful Giving Workshop. The Alumni Impact Network supports over 200 alumni with ongoing resources and networking opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Good x Amani: Consulting brand formed from merger of Global Good Consulting and Amani Institute in July 2024, offering leadership development, business growth, and social impact consulting services.
• Global Impact Fund II
• Global Good Guardians Program

Products and services

• Fellowship Program A year-long, hybrid, selective personalized leadership program for high-potential social entrepreneurs featuring multi-day training and networking summit, personalized coaching, mentorship, and targeted funding. Designed for emerging leaders of operational social enterprises (2+ years, 2+ employees) seeking to scale their impact.
• LEAP Program A six-month, fully virtual cohort experience focused on leadership development for emerging social entrepreneurs, serving as a more accessible complement to the flagship Fellowship Program.
• Global Good x Amani Consulting Customized consulting services advancing inclusive leadership, business growth, and social impact for nonprofits, for-profits, foundations, and government agencies. Includes social impact strategy, corporate sustainability frameworks, impact investing models, business model design, and leadership development. Delivered globally through offices in Kenya, India, and the United States.
• Global Impact Fund II Venture capital fund that invests in purpose-driven businesses led by women and people of color, with $10M deployed across mission-driven companies to date. Operates as a sister company to The Global Good Fund, with proceeds used to fund nonprofit programs.
• Fundraising for Social Impact Course A 7-module interactive self-paced web course teaching donor cultivation, fundraising plan development, and effective fundraising pitch delivery, with personalized feedback from fundraising coaches and a certificate of completion. Priced at $399 with monthly start dates.
• Next-Gen Impact Investing Workshop A 3-hour interactive workshop for next-gen leaders in family offices, foundations, and Donor-Advised Funds covering impact investing principles and strategy development. Priced at $5,000 per participant and includes personalized impact investing strategy, peer networking, real-world case studies, and expert coaching.
• Inspire Impactful Giving Workshop A 3-hour interactive workshop for next-gen philanthropists to define their giving identity and develop a strategic philanthropy blueprint. Priced at $5,000 per participant and includes personalized philanthropy blueprint, peer networking, case studies, and expert coaching.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Amani InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2024Global Good Consulting merged with Amani Institute in July 2024, creating Global Good x Amani. The merger expanded global reach with offices in Kenya and India while strengthening US presence. Amani Institute brought 13 years of experience, having trained over 12,000 social impact professionals globally through partnerships with over 300 clients and delivering 500+ customized trainings. The combined entity leverages diverse capabilities to deliver innovative solutions for building a more sustainable and just future.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Echoing Green: Echoing Green runs one of the best-known social entrepreneur fellowship programs alongside leadership development and a community of leaders. It is highly comparable to GGF's Fellowship in target audience, selection rigor, and alumni network model.
• Ashoka: Ashoka is the largest global network of social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows) and provides fellowships, leadership development, and ecosystem support. It is the most direct comparable to the Global Good Fund's Fellowship and LEAP programs and was itself a prior employer of GGF board member Roshan Paul.
• Acumen: Acumen combines impact investing with leadership programs (Acumen Academy) for social entrepreneurs tackling poverty. Like GGF, it operates both a fellowship-style academy and a venture capital fund, making it a close direct peer in the integrated Programs + Investing model.
• New Profit: New Profit is a venture philanthropy fund that supports social entrepreneurs with unrestricted capital, coaching, and a peer community. It is a direct peer in the integrated venture philanthropy / leadership development model and in serving US-based social innovators.
• Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship: Co-founded by Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum, the Schwab Foundation maintains a network of social entrepreneurs and offers leadership development and convening. It is comparable to GGF as a global social entrepreneur network with fellowship-style recognition.
• Skoll Foundation: Skoll Foundation identifies social entrepreneurs, invests in them via the Skoll Fund, and connects them through the Skoll World Forum. It is a direct peer in combining social entrepreneur fellowship, impact investing, and ecosystem convening.

Broad incumbents

• Y Combinator: Y Combinator is the largest global startup accelerator and offers cohort-based mentorship and capital. It is a broad incumbent comparable in its fellowship/accelerator structure but serves a much broader for-profit startup market rather than mission-driven enterprises.

Emerging players

• Root Capital: Root Capital is an impact investor providing capital and capacity building to agricultural social enterprises in Africa and Latin America. It overlaps with GGF on the impact investing + enterprise capacity-building combination, particularly for early-stage mission-driven businesses.
• RSF Social Finance: RSF Social Finance provides integrated capital (loans, grants, equity) and philanthropic services to social enterprises and progressive philanthropists. It overlaps with GGF's impact investing and donor advisory offerings for next-gen philanthropists.

Others

• Clinton Global Initiative: CGI convenes leaders and philanthropists to make Commitments to Action on social issues. It is an adjacent ecosystem player that connects GGF-style social entrepreneurs with funding and visibility opportunities, but does not directly run a fellowship program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments10 records

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