Philanthropic Solutions
We partner with funders to make giving more joyful, strategic, and community-centered.
Let’s explore new paths for your philanthropy
We offer experienced, actionable support—at no cost—to help you achieve social impact in the short term and benefit the nonprofit sector for the long term.
Whether you’re just getting started or seeking new ways to engage in your philanthropy, we are here to help you move forward with confidence.
Meet our team
Meet Molly Judge and Gloris Estrella, the Philanthropic Solutions team. Together they bring over two decades of experience in philanthropy and community partnership, turning big ideas into reality by working closely with donors, nonprofits, and communities.
Whether you’re just starting or refining your approach, our team is here to help you give more intentionally and with greater impact.
Are you a nonprofit interested in learning more about Magic Cabinet funding? Visit our Grantmaking page to explore how we work with nonprofits and communities.
How We Can Help
Over the last 15 years, we’ve been learning about what works for donors and nonprofits alike: flexible, long-term funding, built relationships, and collaborative decision-making. Our Philanthropic Solutions team can help you with simple recommendations and resources that take your giving to the place you want to be.
Customized
Giving Plan
A tailored roadmap for
social impact
Bring clarity to your philanthropic goals, analyze your current giving, and create a multi-year grant plan.
Participatory Grantmaking Coaching
Practical guidance and
expert support
Utilize 1:1 coaching sessions with a team of experts, helping you streamline decision-making and transform your giving.
Opportunity
Research
Data-driven insights to
guide your giving
Refine your vision and pinpoint areas where your giving will make the most impact using our Opportunity Heat Mapping Tool.
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.
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.