In early 2014, several Calgary-based funders convened to discuss the idea of collectively supporting out-of-school programming for vulnerable youth. Over the next four years, the Collaborative Funders’ Table (CFT) designed and implemented a collaborative funding process that reduced individual risk and administrative burden; generated rich and trusting relationships; simplified the granting process for youth-serving agencies; increased participation in programming by harder to serve youth; and lay the foundation for continued and growing collaborative investments in Calgary.
This learning brief is designed for grant-making and other funding organizations engaged in or thinking about participating in a funding collaborative. It describes the CFT funding model and processes, highlights lessons learned and challenges that arose along the way, and captures the impact and benefits of collaborative funding. The CFT members hope that sharing these experiences will help to inform other efforts to collectively increase the impact of investments in social change. To view the learning brief, please click on the image below.
The Experience of the Collaborative Funders’ Table: A Learning Brief
