Our Values
NUMBER ONE
Effective philanthropy need not be an exclusive privilege of the very wealthy.
NUMBER TWO
Nurturing our community of members is at the core of everything we do.
Members of the Fund will be celebrated for their passion, their curiosity, and their knowledge, not just their financial contribution.
NUMBER THREE
Effective funding is based on trust. We aim to move funding quickly, with no strings attached.
We are happy for our funding to go to areas that are traditionally avoided in some funding relationships: travel, staffing, research, pilot projects, and leadership training, because we believe that it is investment in these areas that turns aspiration into actionable change.
NUMBER FOUR
Impact takes time. We embrace work that is experimental and innovative and we’re not afraid to take risks. We understand that projects don’t always go to plan.
NUMBER FIVE
Collaboration is key. We encourage our grantees to share results, work across sectors, and challenge those barriers that prevent cooperation.
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