Philanthropy Stories & Updates

Three women and two men participate in a virtual webinar with the title 'Rewriting capacity building to unlock nonprofit potential' at the top of the screen.

In a recent webinar with Catchafire, members of our team shared how Magic Cabinet is rewriting capacity building to unlock nonprofit potential.

Members of Foundation for Black Communities sit in a circle.

Exploring how the Foundation for Black Communities is using a participatory model to set an example of equitable grantmaking for others in Canada's philanthropic sector.

The text Unlocking Abundance A Conversation about DAF and Philanthropic Policy Reform appear in white in front of a semi-transparent background of a U.S. bill. The Magic Cabinet and Proximate logos appear at the bottom of the image.

In the past few years, donor-advised funds have become a huge part of the conversation about charitable giving. In June, Magic Cabinet co-hosted an event with Proximate to explore different perspectives on DAFs.

Insights and Reflections on Yield Giving's Open Call appear in blue next to Yield Giving's logo.

Exploring how Yield Giving's recent grants to our partners reflect a shift in philanthropy and the value of flexible funding, community-driven decisions, and long-term support for nonprofits.

The text The Philanthropic Choice Between Innovation and Stagnation Written by Christina Engel CEO Magic Cabinet appears in white next to the Forbes logo. The text is on a black gradient background.

In this piece, Magic Cabinet CEO Christina Engel shares how philanthropy can shift away from hierarchal giving models toward more innovative and responsive funding grounded in community insights and priorities.

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Amber Banks of Decolonizing Wealth Project shares insight on the organization's reparative philanthropy model and recent expansion into the Global South.