product · May 21, 2026
Lever for Change Appoints Sam Caplan as Vice President of Operations
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Lever for Change announced on May 18, 2026 the appointment of Sam Caplan as Vice President of Operations. Sam Caplan will lead operational strategy and oversee IT, grants administration, finance, HR, and legal at the Chicago-based nonprofit. Sam Caplan previously served as VP of Social Impact at Submittable and as CIO and Deputy Director of Operations at Walton Family Foundation. Lever for Change has influenced more than $2.6 billion in grants and worked with over 500 organizations worldwide. Kristen Molyneaux President of Lever for Change stated Sam brings operational leadership and technology expertise.