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Reimagining the role of giving

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.

Giving options at RSF

OPTION	WHO IT’S FOR	MINIMUM	WHO IT SERVES	WHY IT’S UNIQUE
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
Collaboratives	Individuals and foundations that would like to support social enterprises by utilizing RSF’s integrated capital approach	$1,000	Organizations working in: biodynamic agriculture, food systems, women-led enterprises, and Waldorf education	Provides creative financing and capacity building solutions to early-stage, innovative entrepreneurs
Money to Transform	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
Shared Gifting	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

Donor Advised Funds

With a Donor Advised Fund, your tax-deductible gift includes you as part of a larger community of donors, investors, and borrowers who are advancing the field of social finance.

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News From RSF

Mar 19 2020 Webinar: Indigenous-Led Philanthropy: Shifting Decision Making Power to Communities

Mar 17 2020 Bringing the Power of Integrated Capital to the Fiber and Textile Sector

Mar 13 2020 Update from RSF Social Finance

Questions?

Contact Kayla Leduc

Senior Program Associate, Philanthropic Services & Client Engagement
kayla.leduc@rsfsocialfinance.org
415.561.6150