“LZF invests in the organization behind the work. They merge funding, capacity building, and ecosystem development. By combining leadership development with practical skills, LZF provides support that addresses the real challenges small, community-centered nonprofits face. The staff is engaged and accessible, and the peer cohort model enhances support. Together, these elements could not be replicated by any single funder relationship. This delivers confidence, connection, and capacity. That understanding, and their model to deliver on all three, sets this relationship apart.”