Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We envision a more just world for all children and youth. We are the only global nonprofit dedicated to finding, funding, and partnering with truly community-based organizations that empower young people worldwide. By pairing flexible funding with targeted capacity development services, we help our partners grow stronger and more responsive to challenges on the ground. Since 1997, we have invested $51 million in more than 900 organizations worldwide.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
GFC Programs
GFC supports and strengthens grassroots organizations that work to improve the lives of the most vulnerable children and youth in their communities. We complement our grantmaking with a dynamic media program, aimed at highlighting the hope, joy, and common threads shared by children around the globe.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of grassroots organizations supported
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
GFC Programs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Temporary increase in 2020 was from Phoenix Fund, an initiative supporting emergency grants to Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities impacted by Covid-19 in England.
Number of convenings hosted by the organization
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
GFC Programs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
includes convenings, workshops and trainings, both online and in person
Average grant amount
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
GFC Programs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
GFC Programs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Temporary increase in 2020 was from Phoenix Fund, an initiative supporting emergency grants to Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities impacted by Covid-19 in England.
Total number of grants awarded
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
GFC Programs
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Temporary increase in 2020 was from Phoenix Fund, an initiative supporting emergency grants to Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities impacted by Covid-19 in England.
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planHow we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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GLOBAL FUND FOR CHILDREN
Board of directorsas of 02/14/2023
Shweta Siraj Mehta
Elements Inc.
Greg Wallig
Grant Thornton LLP
Chris Wolz
Forum One
Jennifer Altabef
Mete Coban
My Life My Say
Swatee Deepak
Jaclyn Foroughi
Brazen Impact, LLC
John Hecklinger
Global Fund for Children
Nicole Kamaleson
Koya Leadership Partners
Stacey H. Mitchell
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Lila Rymer
Beazley
Marijana Savic
NGO Atina
Mark Wilson
Goldman Sachs & Company
Shweta Siraj Mehta
No Affiliation
Ian Glasner
HSBC
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
Equity strategies
Last updated: 07/28/2022GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.