The Case for Collaborative Philanthropy Funder collaboration has been a hot topic in
• Most giving remains relatively small and fragmented, and not aligned with what’s required for large-scale and enduring impact. • Investment-ready systems change efforts are rare; few social change leaders have built robust strategies, capabilities and partnerships to drive systems change, although many have the vision and ability to do so.
• There aren’t enough efficient mechanisms for philanthropists to find and support high-potential investments, and to connect and collaborate with one another in a deep and meaningful way, especially across borders.
philanthropy for years. But interest has grown of late as more funders realize that individual efforts simply are not enough to address complex social problems.
Achieve Enduring Impact at Scale
Connect Core Donors Aligned Around Vision of Driving Systemic Impact
Curate Portfolio of Systems Change Opportunities
Provide Platform For Other Donors To Co-Invest
Provide Comprehensive Support To Maximize Impact
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Source: A New Model of Collaborative Philanthropy, Stanford Social Innovation Review, https://ssir.org/articles/entry/a_new_model_of_ collaborative_philanthropy
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