We’re Opening Up New Paths
for Philanthropy
At Magic Cabinet, we are working creatively and collaboratively to reinvent the sector, so nonprofits can simply do what they do best. We partner with philanthropic funders and community leaders to experiment transparently, learn openly, and bring a flexible approach to philanthropy — committed to centering, listening, and adapting to ever-changing community needs.
Magic Cabinet Initiatives
Reciprocal Grantmaking
Our approach to grantmaking centers nonprofits, and is rooted in building relationships, fostering mutual trust, and rebalancing power.
Philanthropic Advising
We’re eager to share what we’ve learned over 15 years of trying to do philanthropy differently and guide funders in responsive and effective giving.
Advocacy
To accelerate change in philanthropy, we bring together funders, government, and community partners to explore new practices and policies.
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Our team shares insights from the Native Voices Rising Funder Fellowship and 2024 Native Americans in Philanthropy Conference and what we plan to bring forward in our Native Partnerships work.
In a guest post for Philanthropy Northwest, Magic Cabinet CEO Christina Engel shares how funders can embrace a reciprocal approach with nonprofits, helping them realize their missions on their own terms.
As federal reform on DAFs stalls, some foundations are experimenting with self-regulation, implementing strategies to ensure that DAFs are transparent, equitable, and accountable to communities.