This report presents a groundbreaking comparative analysis of philanthropic activities in 2022, focusing on social justice donors versus mainstream wealthy donors. Conducted by Ktisis Capital, the study aims to understand the unique characteristics and motivations of social justice donors, with the goal of enhancing the field of progressive philanthropy. The research illuminates significant differences in approach, strategy, and focus between social justice donors and mainstream wealthy donors, examining various aspects such as giving patterns, motivations, causes supported, giving strategies, and impact evaluation methods.
Publication team: Jason Franklin, PhD and Ricardo Benavidez, MPA
The Progressive State Governance Project is a collaboration between state and national partners to better understand the key factors that influence progressive governance in cities and states across the country. For phase one of this project, Ktisis Capital interviewed 26 sector leaders to examine challenges and opportunities related to transition planning, co-governance and what it takes to advance a progressive agenda nationwide. Our inquiry has found that despite strategic investments and meaningful progressive victories in recent years, public policy progress has been limited by a lack of coherence within the democracy sector, as well as by significant gaps in infrastructure, education, and funding. This report explores what it takes to navigate leadership transitions effectively and how the field may adapt to ensure more effective co-governance efforts in the future.
Estevan Muñoz-Howard, senior director led this work.
It is with great pride and a sense of shared accomplishment that we present to you Ktisis Capital's 2023 Impact Report. This report is a testament to the unwavering commitment and collective efforts of our team, partners, and supporters in our pursuit of a more just and equitable world.
Join us as we continue this transformative journey in 2024 and beyond. Together, we can create a world where justice is not merely an aspiration but a lived reality for all.
Our partners at Radiant Strategies partnered with IDEO to interview field leaders and funders - proximate leaders - to discuss the importance of shfiting more donor dollars to proximate organizations, as well as to identify specific oportunities to do so.
Letarik Amare and Hali Lee of Radiant Strategies are affiliate consultants with Ktisis Capital.
2022 was a year of great success, both for Ktisis Capital and for our clients across the globe. As the world moved out of the isolation phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, we faced an unstable and unpredictable global economy, continued threats to democracy, a deepening climate crisis, and BIPOC and queer communities endured worsened violence and mistreatment. Yet through all of these challenges we persevered and in many ways even thrived.
We are proud of the achievements attained in 2022. We invite you to celebrate with us through our annual impact report, and we look forward to the change we can enact together in the coming year.
A collaboration with Fidelity Charitable, this primer was created to help clarify your philanthropic identity with reflections and tools around your passions and priorities and to translate your philanthropic identity into effective practices with an overview of giving philosophies, strategies and approaches.
Authors: Elaine Martyn, senior vice president, Private Donor Group, Fidelity Charitable. Tobias Becerra, director, philanthropic strategies, Private Donor Group, Fidelity Charitable. Jason Franklin, founder and principal, Ktisis Capital. Michael Pratt, senior associate, Ktisis Capital.
Co-authored by one of Ktisis’ affiliated consultants, Hali Lee, this report is part of a larger, multi-part project that aims to center the voices and experiences of donors of color.
Authors: Hali Lee, founding partner, Radiant Strategies. Urvashi Vaid. Ashindi Maxton, executive director, Donors of Color Network.