We believe that gift money has a catalytic role to play in seeding new ideas and taking risks.
RSF encourages and empowers donors to unlock and flow this vital pool of capital. We have embraced the Just Transition Framework and support the work of transforming philanthropy from the inside out, ensuring that its effects are regenerative, rather than extractive.
| OPTION | WHO IT’S FOR | MINIMUM | WHO IT SERVES | WHY IT’S UNIQUE |
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| Donor Advised Funds | Individuals and foundations looking to partner with RSF for their charitable giving | $5,000 | Charitable organizations working in areas aligned with donor’s interest | Funds are invested in a mission-aligned portfolio, including clean energy and community banks |
| Social Enterprise Crisis Response Fund | Individuals and foundations that would like to provide COVID-19 crisis support | No minimum | Organizations working in: sustainable food & agriculture, arts and education, climate & the environment, economic justice | Provides rapid response loan payment relief and/or grants to RSF borrowers |
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Individuals and foundations that would like to support social enterprises by utilizing RSF’s integrated capital approach | $100 | Organizations working in: biodynamic agriculture, food systems, women-led enterprises, BIPOC-led enterprises, and Waldorf education | Provides creative financing and capacity building solutions to early-stage, innovative entrepreneurs |
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Individuals and foundations that would like to support RSF in furthering its mission | No minimum | Provides RSF with the philanthropic capital needed to expand and strengthen field building and community engagement | Through RSF people have the opportunity to support values-driven entrepreneurs and help advance the field of social finance |
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Individuals and foundations looking to transform the existing power dynamics in philanthropy | No minimum | Organizations offering innovative solutions to further the field of social finance, food & agriculture, education, the arts, or climate & environment | Gives distribution and allocation authority of gift money to participants in Shared Gifting Circles |
| Seed Fund | Individuals who want to contribute to a small charitable fund with deep impact | No minimum | Organizations offering innovative solutions to further the field of social finance, food & agriculture, education, the arts, or climate & environment | Funds small grants ($500-$3500) to seed innovative organizations selected by RSF staff members |