Philanthropic donors are increasingly asked to meet the moment of innovation by shifting the ways in which they provide funding. That is why I created this guide for donors seeking ways to diversify their funding mix.

If you are new to non-grant giving, this overview presents core types of non-grant, innovative philanthropy options for donors interested in impact investing. While other funding methods exist for social, environmental, or financial returns, these examples serve as a viable guide.

As a funder, finding the right organizations to support, and the proper mechanisms to use in funding allocation, is paramount to your potential for impact.

Use this checklist to guide your decision making, particularly around key impact categories and criteria.

Are you ready to deploy non-grant capital ?

Take this 5-minute assessment and get a personalized roadmap showing which non-grant instruments fit your foundation, with clear next steps for the next 30 days, 90 days and 6-12 months