We hope to generate evidence for the effectiveness of trust-based philanthropy approaches and network-based leadership practices.

We hope that being accountable and evaluating our work engenders trust. 

 

We want our grantees to use our support as they see fit.  That doesn’t mean we don’t have expectations for how we can help them.

For newer grantees, our flexible funding can help them defray costs so they have "breathing room.” That, combined with participating in our convenings where they get to learn from and network with each other, can help them build capacity. 

Over time, our support can help grantees have the space and resources to focus on their core work.

In addition to impacting individual organizations, we expect to have a more collective and systemic impact, boosting the health of the New York City nonprofit leadership sector. 

Ultimately, we hope to help move the needle of philanthropy funding for human capital development, especially using general operating support.   

According to the report, the term “narrative” is the themes and ideas that permeate collections of stories.

The report’s methodology included interviews with more than 20 foundations, including CMF members Ford Foundation and Kresge Foundation, and funder collaborative staff. The foundations selected for the report were identified as actively pursuing health equity and racial justice or related “social determinants of health” issues, including affordable housing or immigration.

In order to achieve our mission we must confront the role that racism and power play in reinforcing disproportionate outcomes associated with poverty.