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In a recent conversation with several Solano County partners, we discussed how funders can contribute to equitable investments in Solano County nonprofits.

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.

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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.

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For decades, fiscal sponsorship has served as a powerful, evolving tool for moving money, building capacity, and supporting social change. In this piece, our partners at Proximate break down the sometimes misunderstood practice.

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Native Voices Rising has launched their 2025 Grantmaking Cycle, which will provide general operating support to strengthen Native-led groups that have a membership base in the community, work to develop leadership, and take collective action to win progressive social change.

As we enter the next stage of our journey as a funder, we're excited to share our multi-year strategic roadmap, outlining the foundational elements that will guide our work, approach, and desired impact moving forward.

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#HalfMyDAF is paving the way for donors to double their giving and catalyze community impact. The campaign's co-founder, Jen Risher, recently talked with Proximate about wealth, money stories, and what's on the horizon for DAF reform.

Magic Cabinet announces Molly Judge as the new Director of Philanthropic Solutions. With over 20 years of experience in philanthropy, Judge will lead efforts to support funders in adopting participatory and community-informed approaches.

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Magic Cabinet has committed $7.5 million over five years to Native Voices Rising to strengthen Native-led organizations. The partnership combines Magic Cabinet's community-driven model with NVR’s grassroots approach, providing long-term investments and flexible funding to support Native sovereignty and nonprofit capacity.