Pooled Funding Design + Implementation
Mobilizing like-minded interests for greater impact
Donor collaboratives and pooled funds bring donors together to give, learn, and maximize impact while mobilizing greater philanthropic resources to address some of the world’s biggest challenges. Since 2010, we have supported pooled funding initiatives that have collectively directed more than $750 million to a wide range of causes.
How It Works
We work with a diverse set of clients to set up, launch, and manage pooled funding initiatives. From kickoff to launch, maintenance to regular reporting, we can be light touch or hands-on, as needed. Across the following areas of expertise, you can count on us to:
- Bring donors together to develop a shared vision.
- Design an approach — or a theory of change — that leads to action.
- Set up and launch a giving vehicle.
- Craft a compelling case for support to galvanize giving.
- Create a governance system to clarify roles and define decision-making.
- Build and implement programmatic plans and grantmaking strategies.
- Develop and execute plans for donor cultivation and stewardship.
- Draft regular donor impact reports that communicate your collaborative’s performance.
- Provide day-to-day fund management, including financial reporting.
- Provide fiscal sponsorship and operational support for new and existing funds as they transition towards independence.
