A New Chapter for Magic Cabinet: An Update from Our CEO

Magic Cabinet CEO, Christina Engel, shares an update on what’s ahead for the organization as we shift into the next stage of our growth.
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.
What the Heck is Fiscal Sponsorship, Anyway?

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.
Native Voices Rising Launches 2025 Grant Cycle: Supporting Indigenous-Led Initiatives

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.
Charting New Paths for Philanthropy: Magic Cabinet’s Next Stage of Growth

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.
Half Her DAF: A Conversation with Jen Risher

#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 Commits $7.5 million to Native Voices Rising to Strengthen Native-led Organizations

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.
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.