Wherefore Participatory Grantmaking in the Age of Urgency?

In this moment of urgency, how can philanthropy protect democracy? Our partners at Proximate explore how funders can integrate participatory approaches alongside rapid response funding to nonprofits and communities.

Setting the Philanthropic Advising Field Free

In a recent article for Proximate, Magic Cabinet’s Director of Philanthropic Solutions, Molly Judge, explores how open-sourcing the philanthropic advising field has the potential to transform the sector.

Reciprocity Should Become the New Standard for Working With Intermediaries

Funders are increasingly tapping intermediaries to serve as a bridge to BIPOC-led, community-based, and ‘hard to reach’ organizations. In this piece, Proximate examines how funders can transition from a transactional approach to more reciprocal relationships with intermediaries.