The Leading Edge Fund supports emerging movement leaders by providing unrestricted funding and leadership development, so they can pursue the bold visions for change that lasting transformation demands. Fellows receive $270,000 in general support over three years. They also participate in individualized technical assistance around program development, fundraising, strategic communications, and executive coaching. Through regular trainings and group retreats, Leading Edge strives to enhance each fellows’ capacity to achieve their vision, while also building a collective, powerful and mutually supportive community of change agents throughout the state.

Since its launch in 2016, the Leading Edge Fund has invested more than $10 million. In addition to the eight new fellows, there are 25 alumni fellows pursuing their vision for change.

Foundation Partners

Founded by the Rosenberg Foundation in partnership with the Hellman Foundation, the fund has also been generously  supported by Akonadi Foundation, Heising-Simons Foundation, Meadow Fund, San Francisco Foundation, The California Endowment and The California Wellness Foundation.