Invest in Our Future

Overview

The clean energy transition is poised to create more than nine million jobs over the next decade — but in too many places, projects are stalled and workers lack clear pathways into these roles. Tens of thousands of clean energy jobs remain unfilled because permitting is slow, capital is constrained, and connections between projects and workforce pipelines are weak. Invest in Our Future (IOF), a pooled philanthropic initiative and strategy hub, is focused on breaking these bottlenecks by accelerating local permitting and siting, expanding catalytic capital for job‑creating projects, and strengthening job quality through industry standards and cross‑training that support long‑term stability. IOF backs results‑driven projects in distressed communities that turn clean energy investment into ready‑to‑scale employment pathways — helping workers move into good jobs while speeding the energy transition.