Community-Driven Philanthropy: Fostering Trust Through Reciprocal Grantmaking
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.
Not Waiting Around: The Foundation Transforming DAFs from Within
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.
How Canada’s Foundation for Black Communities is Using Participatory Grantmaking
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.
From Grants to Growth: Capacity-Building Investments for Nonprofit Impact
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.
Listening, Learning, and Building Relationships with Native Communities
As we continue to adapt our model to be more inclusive and responsive, we recognize the need to incorporate Indigenous values into our grantmaking. Through our Native Partnerships work, we’ll expand our grantmaking into Native communities in collaboration with Native-led intermediaries.
Insights and Reflections on Yield Giving’s Open Call
Exploring how Yield Giving’s recent grants to our partners reflect a shift in philanthropy and the value of flexible funding, community-driven decisions, and long-term support for nonprofits.
What’s Next for the Decolonizing Wealth Project?
Amber Banks of Decolonizing Wealth Project shares insight on the organization’s reparative philanthropy model and recent expansion into the Global South.
Cultivating Community Power with Rooted in Vibrant Communities
As a foundation that’s deeply committed to resourcing smaller, community-led organizations, we’re thrilled to partner with Seattle nonprofit Rooted in Vibrant Communities (RVC) to launch three fiscally-sponsored cohorts this spring.
Are Young Philanthropists Driving Participatory Philanthropy?
With $68 trillion in assets on the line, young philanthropists are shifting wealth and power by embracing new, participatory approaches to grantmaking.
Community Land Banks: An Alternative to Displacement in Puerto Rico?
Community land banks are on the rise in Puerto Rico, employing a new approach to help communities acquire affordable and accessible housing across the archipelago.