We’re a 2024 Magic Cabinet Participant
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Skyway Coalition is thrilled and honored to be a participant of Magic Cabinet's transformative cohort opportunity. This incredible support will significantly enhance our capacity to advocate for affordable housing, foster economic growth, and uplift our beloved Skyway community. By participating in Magic Cabinet's innovative program, we will not only gain crucial financial resources but also access to invaluable peer networks and capacity-building tools. We extend our deepest gratitude to Magic Cabinet and our steadfast community partners for their unwavering support. Together, we are driving lasting, positive change in Skyway.
What is Magic Cabinet?
Magic Cabinet is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transformative philanthropy through a participatory and trust-based approach. Founded in 2018, it primarily operates in Seattle and the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on capacity-building grants for small to medium-sized nonprofits.
Magic Cabinet's unique model involves forming cohorts of three nonprofits, which collaborate over a five-year period and share up to $2.5 million in grant funds. Cohorts are selected through a rigorous process that includes community input, regional research, and direct connections with nonprofits. The goal is to support organizations in building their internal capacity and achieving long-term sustainability.
Overall, Magic Cabinet's innovative approach to philanthropy emphasizes equity, community involvement, and long-term investment in nonprofit sustainability, setting a new standard in the philanthropic landscape.
A key aspect of Magic Cabinet's approach is participatory grantmaking, where the cohort members collectively decide on the allocation of funds. This method fosters collaboration and mutual support among nonprofits, ensuring that the funding decisions are community-driven and reflect the organization's needs.
In addition to financial support, Magic Cabinet provides access to a peer network and various capacity-building resources, such as coaching and seminars. This holistic support system aims to strengthen the nonprofits' ability to navigate challenges and enhance their impact within their communities. Learn more
How this helps Skyway Coalition and the Skyway community
Access to the programs, learnings, and funds that Magic Cabinet offers will help Skyway Coalition grow and continue to focus on our core programs of advocacy, affordable housing, and economic growth right here in Skyway. Participating in Magic Cabinet will help us continue to uplift and listen to our community.
Who's participating this year?
Please congratulate and learn more about our peers for the 2024 Magic Cabinet.
Cohort One
Anichigu uma Amenigini Garifuna Women
Cohort Two
Washington Building Leaders of Change
Cohort Three
Thank You
We are profoundly grateful to be participants of this transformative cohort opportunity. Participating in this cohort is a testament to the power of community-driven advocacy, and it will significantly boost our efforts to uplift our beloved Skyway community.
We are grateful to Magic Cabinet for recognizing our commitment to community. Magic Cabinet’s support will significantly enhance our capacity to serve the Skyway community and drive lasting positive change. We extend thanks to our trusted partners who stand with us. Many thanks to the Skyway community for your support and willingness to share your voice. Together, we are creating positive, lasting change in our community.