Philanthropy Stories & Updates
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.
Magic Cabinet CEO C'Ardiss "CC" Gardner Gleser shares reflections from her first 100 days including her vision for the future of our work.
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.
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.
As we prepare to launch our next Magic Cabinet cohorts, we're leveling up our model and setting a new standard for how we enter and engage with communities.
In a recent conversation with several Solano County partners, we discussed how funders can contribute to equitable investments in Solano County nonprofits.