The traditional model of community development finance is limited by market conservatism and a focus on scale, rather than local control. We need a new paradigm that prioritizes impact over scale, emphasizes flexible and creative financing strategies, and empowers community voice. | Open access to this article is made possible by The Center for Community Investment, a sponsored project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.
In a world of increasing complexity and polarization, system orchestrators drive collective action to achieve outsized impact.
Systemic transitions require paying attention to organizations and institutions that need to die—and to do the work of conscious closing with responsibility, kindness, and wisdom.
Collaborative funding models must reach beyond initial funding to build long-term strategies for sustainability, growth, and impact.
Working with governments to co-create programs and funding strategies can unlock resources far beyond what any single organization can do on its own.
We must relearn the skills and practices of grieving, individually and collectively, to manage loss and renew the circle of life.
Wealth Shared empowers a collective of people to determine grantmaking decisions.
Private-sector capital must be brought to the table in a more deliberate way to catalyze social innovation.
Imagining and living into a new world requires freedom, space, and support to dream and take risks.
