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How Arabella Advisors Supports Fiscal Sponsors Driving Global Impact

Arabella Advisors is deeply proud of our work to support the operations of several of the most impactful fiscal sponsorship organizations in the philanthropic sector today, including the New Venture Fund, Windward Fund, Hopewell Fund, and Sixteen Thirty Fund.

Unlocking the Power of DAFs: How Funders Can Overcome Psychological and Operational Barriers and Use Donor-Advised Funds More Effectively

Donor-advised funds have become increasingly popular over the last 30 years, and for good reason: they are easy to use, have a low barrier to entry, and offer instant tax benefits. However, without a proper plan and additional structures and strategies in place, DAFs can end up keeping large quantities of money on the sidelines that could otherwise be supporting urgent social change efforts.

Giving Credit: Strengths and Weaknesses in Carbon Credit Markets and Opportunities for Philanthropic Investors

Carbon credit markets have advanced significantly over the past several years, creating compelling new investment opportunities for philanthropists who care about making our society more sustainable by reducing emissions. Carbon credits are complex financial instruments designed to facilitate the growth of a variety of projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, such as reforestation initiatives or renewable energy development. As this report details, carbon credits can be an effective way for investors of all kinds to help ensure these projects receive the funding they need.

Arabella Advisors Impact Report 2020-2021: “Doing Good Better”

Arabella is a business with a mission: Help changemakers turn inspiring ideas into life-changing impact. In 2020, fulfilling that mission became more important than ever. Here's a look at how Arabella responded.

Before Sunset: Recommendations for Spending Down a Foundation and Extending Impact

Foundations that decide to sunset—to fully spend down their endowments over a set period—have the opportunity to allocate their substantial resources to catalyze change and support sustainable resourcing for organizations and movements.

Incubating for Impact: Considerations for Social Impact Leaders Using Fiscal Sponsorship

Over the past 15 years, Arabella Advisors has supported the incubation of hundreds of social-impact initiatives. In this paper, experienced practitioners map the life cycle of a fiscally sponsored project and suggest questions for project leaders and funders to explore at each stage.