Basic Criteria

• Program model not already in Boston
• Direct service organization
• Addresses urban issue affecting primarily low-income children and families
• 501(c)(3)

Ground-Breaking, Proven Model Delivering High Social Impact

• Importance, size and urgency of need being addressed
• Innovation and quality of model for making a direct impact
• Demonstrated program outcomes, including social impact and client satisfaction
• Deep, life-changing impact on individuals and/or
• Power of idea to create systemic change

Community Need and Replicability in Boston

• High opportunity for local ownership and adaptation
• Importance, size and urgency of need in Boston area – absence of a similar program
• Community’s willingness to embrace/support new initiative
• Transferability of core program modules and funding model to Boston

Ability of GreenLight to Add Value

• Need of candidate organization for funds, at the GreenLight capacity level, and local knowledge
• Good match with potential donors
• Openness of original organization to GreenLight involvement
• Need of candidate organization for local board and local champion

Strength and Support of Original Organization

• Leadership team’s vision for growth/replication and commitment to Boston initiative
• Experience, skills and team dynamics of leadership team
• Strong financial and operational performance
• Organizational capacity to support replication/adaptation in Boston