Who We Are

We are a nonprofit foundation dedicated to transforming education and workforce training into pathways for opportunity. We act as a collaborative hub for philanthropists, foundations, and partners. We unite leaders around a shared vision to drive measurable impact for learners and job seekers. By harnessing the power of collective philanthropy, shared expertise, and data-driven insights, we amplify impact and deliver measurable, significant results. Our unique model empowers funders to:

  • Align Strategies: Coordinate funding priorities to ensure grants are both strategic and aligned with individual goals.

  • Leverage Resources: Combine expertise, social capital, and financial contributions to amplify impact and extend the reach of investments.

  • Preserve Autonomy: Each partner maintains full control over their contributions while accessing shared insights, networks, and impact measurement.

  • Enhance Efficiency: Minimize duplication and optimize investments by leveraging common goals and infrastructure. 

Postsecondary return on investment ROI

What We Do

  • Fund Innovations

    We identify and incubate cutting-edge solutions that address critical gaps in education and workforce development. From concept to pilot, we provide the resources, partnerships, and expertise needed to bring transformative solutions to life.

  • Scale What Works

    Success should not be confined to one community. That’s why we focus on scaling historically proven initiatives, ensuring more individuals, families, and regions benefit from programs that deliver measurable outcomes.

  • Build Partnerships

    Innovation thrives in collaboration. We unite funders, partners, and community leaders to design, execute, and expand initiatives that address systemic challenges with a collective vision and collaborative resources.

  • Measure + Maximize Impact

    Our data-driven approach ensures every initiative we support is guided by evidence and designed for results. We track outcomes, refine strategies, review evidence-based solutions, continuously improve to create sustainable, scalable impact.

Meet the Leadership Team

What’s in a Name

At its heart, FutureRise was born from a bold vision: to empower individuals to transcend their current circumstances and step into a future of possibility and success. The name itself encapsulates our commitment to uplift, elevate, and fuel the potential of learners, workers, and communities through meaningful opportunities.

Future reflects our commitment to forward-thinking solutions. We focus on creating pathways that not only meet today’s challenges but also anticipate the needs of tomorrow's economy. We believe that education and workforce development are the keys to unlocking a brighter future for everyone.

Rise captures the spirit of resilience and growth. It symbolizes upward momentum of people gaining new skills, of families breaking cycles of poverty, and of communities thriving. Rise isn’t just a direction; it’s a transformation. It’s about enabling individuals to elevate their potential, achieve economic mobility, and ascend to careers that provide dignity, stability, and purpose.

FutureRise embodies the belief that everyone deserves the chance to rise to their greatest potential, regardless of where they start. Together, we are building bridges to a future where every individual can rise to their full potential.