Our Approach

empathetic:

We are motivated by our connection to people, animals, and planet.

Grounded in Data:

We engage in thoughtful, fact-based giving, with an understanding that not everything is knowable or possible in our lifetimes.

Focused on Root Causes:

We aim to support work that addresses underlying causes and fundamental issues and expands the capacity of the organizations and sectors to make sustainable, system change.

Build Trust Undergirded by Diligence:

We appreciate the deep issue and strategy acumen of our nonprofit partners and treat them as the experts they are.

Respectful Partners:

We do our research up front, select partners with vision and expertise, and give them the flexibility and resources to be responsive and nimble.

Seek Tangible Impact

We appreciate concrete, solutions-oriented progress.

Reflective & Adaptive:

We examine our choices and processes and adjust to better serve our nonprofit partners and their work.