Collaborative funds: donors pooling capital — and power.

Who it’s for

Donors, family foundations, DAFs, and institutional funders who want their giving to be movement-aligned, participatory, and trust-based.

How it works

1. 1
   Anchor donors seed a shared strategy
2. 2
   A backbone org (or fiscal sponsor) hosts the fund
3. 3
   An advisory board — often with community leaders — sets priorities
4. 4
   Grants move rapidly, often unrestricted
5. 5
   Learning is shared across grantees and donors

Key resources