Donor collaboratives are philanthropic organizations that align like-minded donors and direct their resources to the people and nonprofits that are accelerating progress on complex issues. Large collaboratives are especially well positioned to support generous givers who are eager to have a large-scale impact.

A growing and diverse community of donors are embracing collaboratives, whether they have $100 or $100 million to give. Experienced givers and new philanthropists alike are using collaboratives to accelerate their generosity and provide support where it’s needed most.

No one can tackle systemic challenges alone. Donor collaboratives bring givers together so they can make bigger bets, invest in bolder solutions, and connect with experts who know how to make lasting change. Collaboratives develop close ties to the communities they serve and build bridges between funders and the people and organizations they want to support.

We believe that donor collaboratives can help many more philanthropists accelerate their giving and do more to help people and communities in need.  

Despite limited philanthropic investment, gender equality work is a vital force for social change. With bold partnership from philanthropy, the impact could be even more transformational. 

For the cover of the Financial Times’ annual “How To Give It” philanthropy issue, Melinda French Gates, African philanthropist Tsitsi Masiyiwa, and other partners highlight how donor collaboratives are advancing gender equality around the world.