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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

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#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.

Molly Judge Joins Magic Cabinet to Lead New Philanthropic Solutions Team

Magic Cabinet announces Molly Judge as the new Director of Philanthropic Solutions. With over 20 years of experience in philanthropy, Judge will lead efforts to support funders in adopting participatory and community-informed approaches.

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.

2024 | Our Year in Review

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It was a year of new beginnings and fond farewells at Magic Cabinet. Check out this recap of our year and where we’re headed in 2025.

Insights from the Native Voices Rising Funder Learning Fellowship & Native Americans in Philanthropy Conference

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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.

Community-Driven Philanthropy: Fostering Trust Through Reciprocal Grantmaking

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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.

Rewriting Nonprofit Capacity Building With Catchafire

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

From Grants to Growth: Capacity-Building Investments for Nonprofit Impact

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Several of our nonprofit partners are redefining what innovation looks like—using multi-year, capacity-building funding from Magic Cabinet to build critical infrastructure within their organizations and explore new revenue streams, setting them on a sustainable path for the future.

Unlocking Abundance: A Conversation About DAF Reform in the Pacific Northwest

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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.