Philanthropic Partnerships

We help philanthropists become trusted, impactful partners.

We envision a transformed philanthropic sector that trusts, shares power with, and generously invests in nonprofits so they can do what they do best. Over 15 years, we’ve been collaborating and innovating with nonprofits to create community-centered models of philanthropy. As we learn, we offer tools and guidance to funders to give in a way that is relational and accountable.

Identifying Funding Opportunities

We provide context about the landscape of community-driving nonprofits and help funders translate your values and aspirations into actionable plans for giving. 

Connecting to Communities

We collaborate with funders to design customized plans for engaging communities in key decisions about where and how to invest. 

Supporting Cohorts

Our cohort model offers an effective and flexible entry point into reciprocal grantmaking. We assist funders in setting up and managing cohorts.

Let's connect!

Please reach out and introduce yourself. Whether it’s sharing our tools, co-launching innovative projects, or cultivating long-term funding relationships, we’re here to help you give effectively.

 

Our Current Partnerships

Prflag

PolicyLink

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Magic Cabinet and PolicyLink invested $3 million in into community-led solutions to encourage civic engagement and strengthen local governance in Puerto Rico. 

STRONG Collaborative

East Contra Costa County, CA

In partnership with several Bay Area funders, we invest in nonprofit capacity-building to advance racial equity and economic justice in East Contra Costa County. 

In a guest post for Philanthropy Northwest, Magic Cabinet CEO Christina Engel shares how funders can embrace a reciprocal approach with nonprofits, helping them realize their missions on their own terms.

As federal reform on DAFs stalls, some foundations are experimenting with self-regulation, implementing strategies to ensure that DAFs are transparent, equitable, and accountable to communities.

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.