Our Framework

Amplify the priorities of community partners.

We start by listening. We take our lead from those doing the work on the ground. 

Invest in people and relationships.

Meaningful collaboration requires time, intentionality, and humility.

Grant trust, not just funds.

Remove barriers to entry, starting with simplifying the application process. We emphasize flexibility with our grants and in our approach.

Our team is responsible for handling the bureaucratic requirements rather than our partners. Rather than a report, let’s go out for coffee and hear how we can better support you.

We work to ensure that our actions are informed by many perspectives. We include local stakeholders who are most impacted by the outcome. A top-down approach may be faster, but it doesn’t align with our values. 

The kind of work we are committed to requires perspectives from diverse experiences. This helps us innovate and think outside of the box. Skills can be taught, but instincts are special.