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.

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It was a year of new beginnings and fond farewells at Magic Cabinet. Check out this recap of our year and where we're headed in 2025.

In a column for Proximate, Rachel Kimber explores alternatives to traditional grant reporting structures.

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.