Build Common Ground
Because when we listen to each other we can act together and achieve more.
What To Expect From The Council
The Differences We’ll Make Together
An invitation to join conversations that build common ground, challenge your perspective, generate empathy, and renew relationships.
We’re calling in everyone, including you, to create a powerful force for good in our communities.
The Differences We’ll Make Together
In 5 years
Within the philanthropic community, funders build unlikely alliances to take action on “big solutions” that advance equity, demonstrate high integrity, and support a culture of philanthropy.
In 20 years
Philanthropy models difficult but transformative conversations. People across the ideological spectrum come together, actively listen to one another, and collaborate to move us forward as a society.
Activities
What to expect from the Council
Opportunities for members to learn from each other and build long-term partnerships.
We will create connections through peer cohorts, advisory groups, and our peer-to-peer sharing platform, Philanthropy Exchange.
The Differences We’ll Make Together
In 5 years
The number of funders successfully working in collaboration, funding together, and aligning their strategies increases.
In 20 years
Collaborating and aligning funding becomes the new standard of practice in philanthropy.
Activities
What to expect from the Council
A supportive partner and convener for multi-sector initiatives and resources on collaboration best practices.
We’ll support you to work with other funders, nonprofits, government, and corporations to advance common long-term goals.
The Differences We’ll Make Together
In 5 years
Reaching beyond the philanthropic community, new multi-sector collaborations advance priority goals and support the field to rapidly respond to crises.
In 20 years
Philanthropy is considered a critical facilitator and partner for nonprofits, government and for-profits seeking to advance the greater good.