ReThinking philanthropy to move missions forward
What is equitable philanthropy in practice?
Equitable philanthropy is more than a generous gift or a clever campaign. It is an ethos that shapes how decisions are made, whose voice is heard, and who benefits from change.
We view philanthropy as shared power, not just shared dollars.
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Philanthropy is more than money
Philanthropy includes time, money, relationships, lived experience, and voice. All of these contributions have equal value.
In our work, we:
Acknowledge and honor every form of contribution
Design strategies that do not rely only on a few major donors
Lift up community insight as a core resource, not a side note
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Change requires three way alignment
Lasting change happens when community, nonprofits, and donors are aligned in a common vision.
Our approach brings these voices together to:
Clarify shared goals and values
Surface tensions and power dynamics honestly
Create strategies where everyone can see their role in the trajectory ahead
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Strategy that supports systems change
If we are not working toward more equitable systems, we are only managing symptoms.
We help organizations:
Connect day-to-day decisions with long-term systems change
Examine who benefits from current structures and who is left out
Use funding, messaging, and governance choices to shift power over time
We cannot shape the future
until we understand the past.
Equity is more than a statement on a website or a sign in a yard. It shows up in how we lead, hire, partner, spend, invest, vote, and tell our stories.
Our work invites organizations to:
Look honestly at the history of philanthropy and their own role in it
Name patterns that have caused harm or exclusion
Build new practices that align resources with justice and belonging
Let’s chart a more equitable trajectory together.
If you are ready to align your strategy, fundraising, and communications with your values, we would love to partner with you.