Fund a better world.

Laurel helps modern funders invest in better outcomes.

We help leaders who expect social returns from their investments. People who value focus, not friction. Those who understand how stories of impact can change hearts and minds.

What does funding make possible?

Ask any leader what they need to make a bigger impact, and they’ll tell you: funding💰. But funding alone isn’t enough.

The real question is: What does funding make possible?

Laurel helps funders articulate the difference their investments make in the world. We turn that vision into an investment strategy, and bring it to life with nimble operations.

The result? Resources move efficiently, decisions drive impact, and funding powers social change. Because being a modern funder isn’t just about giving — it’s about making a difference that lasts.

Our offering

  • Investment Strategy 🎯

    We’ll help you express the difference your funding will make, and focus your investments on the people, places, and ideas that align with your goals.

  • Modern Operations 🤖

    We’ll help you set up agile operations that make investments faster, ensuring your funding gets where it’s needed, when it’s needed.

  • Strategic Storytelling 📱

    We’ll help you communicate why your investments matter, what difference it makes, and how it creates lasting change.

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Our Story

Laurel exists to help leaders fund a better world.

After nearly seven years of working with the world’s largest funders to develop innovation programs, our founder set out to improve the way funders make a difference.

We believe in removing barriers and expanding access to funding, ensuring resources reach those making the biggest difference. By democratizing the investment strategies used by larger funders, we help funders of all sizes operate with efficiency, transparency, and purpose.

Looking ahead, we’re pushing funders beyond check-writing. We help funders track real results, share persuasive stores, and invest in change that lasts. At Laurel, giving isn’t just about generosity — it’s about making a difference that matters.