Philanthropic Partnerships
We help philanthropists become trusted, impactful partners.
We envision a transformed philanthropic sector that trusts, shares power with, and generously invests in nonprofits so they can do what they do best. Over 15 years, we’ve been collaborating and innovating with nonprofits to create community-centered models of philanthropy. As we learn, we offer tools and guidance to funders to give in a way that is relational and accountable.
Identifying Funding Opportunities
We provide context about the landscape of community-driving nonprofits and help funders translate your values and aspirations into actionable plans for giving.
Connecting to Communities
We collaborate with funders to design customized plans for engaging communities in key decisions about where and how to invest.
Supporting Cohorts
Our cohort model offers an effective and flexible entry point into reciprocal grantmaking. We assist funders in setting up and managing cohorts.
Let's connect!
Please reach out and introduce yourself. Whether it’s sharing our tools, co-launching innovative projects, or cultivating long-term funding relationships, we’re here to help you give effectively.
Our Current Partnerships
PolicyLink
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Magic Cabinet and PolicyLink invested $3 million in into community-led solutions to encourage civic engagement and strengthen local governance in Puerto Rico.
STRONG Collaborative
East Contra Costa County, CA
In partnership with several Bay Area funders, we invest in nonprofit capacity-building to advance racial equity and economic justice in East Contra Costa County.
In this episode of the Future of Smart podcast, host Ulcca Joshi Hansen speaks with Christina Engel and Tiffany Johnson of Magic Cabinet, a philanthropic organization that seeks to shift power dynamics in philanthropy by championing community-driven grantmaking.
Activist Ledys Sanjuan Mejía of Fenomenal Funds shares the fund's learnings over two years using a participatory approach to shift power and build a more responsive funding ecosystem.
As executive director of DC's Diverse City Fund, Tamira Benitez is on a mission to ensure that grassroots leaders and organizers across the region are resourced to prioritize rest and healing.