Invest in the field
Help us shape what comes next
Place-based philanthropy has generated years of valuable learning, but much of it remains out of reach.
It’s tucked away in internal reports, consultant memos, old slide decks… and in the expertise of those who have devoted decades to this work. Meanwhile, others face the same questions, reinventing solutions that already exist.
We know this incredible insight is out there, but without shared infrastructure, it’s hard to access and even harder to put into action. That’s the gap we’re here to close.
A frustrating reality:
If you’re ready to shape what’s next
We’re calling on learning and evaluation leaders in place-based philanthropy who want to do more than back a single initiative — those ready to be part of a larger movement that transforms how learning is experienced.
Investing in ELEVATE means investing in the future of place-based learning and evaluation. It’s for those who are motivated not just to support a program, but to strengthen a field. To be part of what’s emerging, to push it forward, and to ensure it reflects the values we all care about.
Ways to support
If you’re ready to shape what’s next…
There are plenty of ways to support ELEVATE’s work:
Component support
Invest in a specific area of ELEVATE’s work, like a convening, ELEVATE Commons, or a field-facing product.
Strategic support
Invest in a way that connects directly to your organization’s strategic priorities. This option allows you to support areas of ELEVATE’s work that align with what you are already prioritizing, while contributing to the field more broadly.
Operating support
Help fund our core infrastructure, including the ongoing work required to support cohort learning, convenings, ELEVATE Commons, and field-facing products.
Sponsorship support
Support key moments of connection and visibility across the field. Sponsorship opportunities may include convenings, events, or shared resources, offering a way to contribute while aligning your organization with the work and community we’re building.
Multi-year support
Support ELEVATE’s long-term role in advancing place-based learning and evaluation. We welcome conversations with those interested in multi-year support to help sustain and grow this work over time.
