As a collaboration, the Fund is managed by committees of its members.
Funders Committee
The decision-making body of the Fund, the Funders Committee consists of all entities that have committed $100,000 or more to the Fund’s second phase. There are approximately 50 members of the Funders Committee. Steering Committee Responsible for recommending grant proposals and other matters to the Funders Committee, the Steeling Committee consists of members that have committed $1 million or more to Phase 2 of the Fund. This committee also includes four at-large members from the Funders Committee.
Action Area Teams
Fund members participate in Action Area Teams that are responsible for reviewing existing and potential grants to regional economic development organizations, as well as research and civic engagement initiatives of the Fund. The Action Area Teams are aligned with the four action areas of Advance Northeast Ohio, the region's economic action plan.
