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Why Are We Called Magic Cabinet?
Just as the original magic cabinet sparked Ken's career of creation, he founded Magic Cabinet to be that same spark for others. So with a little bit of coin, and the help of everyone’s self-made do-hickey--let's work together to create a just and equitable world.
Let’s Stop the Destructive Practice of Focusing on the Needs of Donors Instead of Grantees
Stop asking your grantees if they’re making an impact on your mission. Instead, ask yourself how you can become a nonprofit partner, not their director.
In Response to the May/June 2020 Protests
Magic Cabinet Stands Against Police Brutality Magic Cabinet mourns the tragic murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Oscar Grant, Mario Woods, Che Taylor, Charleena Lyles, and every other American who senselessly and illegally lost their lives for being Black or Brown. We stand with all whose loved ones have been taken by the […]
The Magic Cabinet Manifesto
What if we opened our minds to a new type of philanthropy? One that opens doors for nonprofits to better resources and bigger networks, instead of donors just opening their wallets. One that opens the space for nonprofits to collaborate together and share their experiences, as opposed to working alone and straining their limited resources. […]