Collaborative funds, or collaborative giving, is one of the fastest growing giving mechanisms. Today, there are more than 400 philanthropic collaboratives based in the U.S. and increasing in popularity worldwide. These funds pool donor resources, provide deep subject matter expertise, and channel resources to organizations that accelerate social change. Collaborative funds leverage the power of the collective to address complex systemic social issues.
Read on for ten reasons that make a case for investing in collaborative funds which benefit donors, nonprofit organizations, and the broader sector.