Why we’re partnering with Native intermediaries to support Native communities
Magic Cabinet shares how we fundamentally shifted our approach by partnering with Native Voices Rising. We offer a closer look at our partnership journey, including how we shifted internal mindsets around partnership with Native intermediaries and what it made possible for our practice.
A Better, Faster, Smarter Way for Donors to Invest in Communities
We hear a lot about the problematic nature of donor-advised funds, but it’s not the conversation we should be having. Our Sr. Product Manager, Gabriella Espinoza, has been leading our exploration of DAFs to surface better, faster, and smarter ways for donors to invest in communities.
What Traditional Philanthropy Misses When Evaluating Impact
In traditional relationships between funders and grantees, power has usually been consolidated with the funder. At Magic Cabinet, we’re experimenting with a new way—listening to and learning from our grantees, creating space for them to share their work on their own terms.
Magic Cabinet names C’Ardiss “CC” Gardner Gleser as next Chief Executive Officer
The Magic Cabinet Board of Directors has selected C’Ardiss “CC” Gardner Gleser as the organization’s new CEO. CC brings deep experience in philanthropy, education, and social impact to the foundation.
Solano County: Listening, Learning, and Investing in a Community Long Overlooked
In a recent conversation with several Solano County partners, we discussed how funders can contribute to equitable investments in Solano County nonprofits.
Our Values in Action: Magic Cabinet’s Intermediary Partnerships
Our approach has evolved, but our values remain unchanged. Our intermediary partnerships with the Decolonizing Wealth Project and Native Voices Rising helped us reach farther without stepping away from what matters.
Building Community Power: Magic Cabinet & STRONG Collaborative Fund
We’re excited to share the details of our collaboration with East Bay Community Foundation’s STRONG Collaborative Fund to accelerate $600K in capacity-building funding to grassroots and nonprofit organizations in East Contra Costa County, California.
Move Fast and Trust in Community: Rewriting Our Capacity-Building Rules
Sometimes, getting to yes means rewriting the rules. When our capacity-building model became too limiting, we trusted the expertise of our partners—seeding an idea that took root among multiple Magic Cabinet cohorts.
Insights from the Native Voices Rising Funder Learning Fellowship & Native Americans in Philanthropy Conference
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.
Listening, Learning, and Building Relationships with Native Communities
As we continue to adapt our model to be more inclusive and responsive, we recognize the need to incorporate Indigenous values into our grantmaking. Through our Native Partnerships work, we’ll expand our grantmaking into Native communities in collaboration with Native-led intermediaries.