Breaking Barriers in the Nonprofit Sector: Meet the Gryphon Foundation for Global Change

Empowering Diverse Nonprofit Leaders to Build, Scale, and Sustain Global Impact

In communities across the globe, brilliant changemakers are ready to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues, like climate change, poverty, refugee crises, gender inequality, and more. But while their ideas are powerful, the systems they face are often broken.

The nonprofit sector, ironically built to solve inequity, too often reinforces it.

The Problem: Why So Many Nonprofits Struggle to Start or Scale

Nonprofits launched by BIPOC leaders, English language learners, or international founders face barriers at nearly every turn:

Complex legal and regulatory hurdles
Lack of access to grant funding and donor networks
Limited operational support
Few culturally competent mentors or partners

These barriers mean many bold visions for change never reach the communities they’re meant to serve. They stall, get buried in red tape, or never launch at all.

That’s the problem Gryphon was founded to solve.

Our Solution: Practical Support for Visionaries on the Ground

The Gryphon Foundation for Global Change helps nonprofit leaders—especially those from historically marginalized communities—launch, grow, and thrive. We specialize in early-stage support for organizations tackling tough issues with limited resources.

Here’s how we do it:

1. Capacity Building and Training

We offer multilingual, culturally relevant training resources covering the nonprofit essentials:

How to start and register a 501(c)(3)
Fundraising and donor engagement strategies
Volunteer management
Using AI and digital tools for efficiencyOur guides are designed to be actionable, accessible, and immediately useful.

2. Mentorship and Hands-On Support

Every leader we work with receives personal guidance from our global team. From budgeting to board development, we provide clear, trusted advice from experts who’ve built nonprofits from the ground up.

3. Microgrants and Fiscal Sponsorship

Sometimes, a few thousand dollars is all a small organization needs to get moving. Gryphon awards microgrants and provides fiscal sponsorship to help nonprofits pilot programs and access new funding opportunities.

4. Global Collaboration with U.S. Access

For international NGOs, we help bridge the gap to the U.S. funding ecosystem. Our partnerships have helped organizations in Ukraine, South Africa, and beyond reach new audiences, expand their visibility, and secure mission-critical support.

Case Study: A Partnership That Saves Lives

Crimea SOS, a registered NGO in Ukraine, has supported displaced families since Russia’s 2014 occupation. After the full-scale invasion in 2022, their work became even more urgent—but their reach was limited by geography, language, and a lack of access to global funders.

Gryphon stepped in as their fiscal sponsor and strategic advisor. We helped them tell their story in English, connect with new funders, and build long-term sustainability plans—while they remained focused on delivering trauma-informed care, legal support, and life-saving aid.

This is the kind of catalytic support we’re proud to provide.

Why It Matters: Equity Is More Than a Buzzword

Too often, great nonprofit ideas never gain traction—not because the mission is flawed, but because the founder lacks access to systems designed without them in mind.

When we invest in these leaders—BIPOC, immigrant, ESL, and global voices—we don't just check a DEI box.We unlock new approaches, deeper impact, and more inclusive solutions to the world’s toughest problems.

That’s why Gryphon exists.

How Gryphon Is Different—and Better

There are many wonderful incubators and nonprofit accelerators—but Gryphon stands apart in four key ways:

We are built for equity and global reach, not just U.S. compliance or scale metrics.
We walk the talk. Our founders, board members, and team have firsthand experience leading nonprofits, writing grants, managing crises, and scaling real-world impact.
We blend strategy with service. We don’t just hand over a toolkit—we become a strategic partner who listens, customizes, and delivers.
We meet people where they are. Whether you’re just dreaming of starting a nonprofit or already serving on the front lines, we help you get to the next level.

Ready to Help Change the System?

If you're a funder, nonprofit professional, or global changemaker who believes that access should never be a barrier to impact—we invite you to join us.

Explore our work Reach out: info@gryphonfund.org Follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook

Together, let’s build a nonprofit sector that reflects the world we want to live in—and empowers the leaders who can get us there.