We help funders rethink their risk position.
The Risk Collaborative supports funders in embracing risk sharing and advancing trust-based giving through practical tools, frameworks, and facilitated conversations.
Traditional funding models often place the burden of risk entirely on implementing partners, despite the reality that implementing partners are in a lower power and resource position to manage risk. We help funders rethink their partnership approach by offering structured ways to articulate risk tolerance, engage in open dialogue with grantees, and co-develop risk-sharing arrangements that reflect mutual understanding.
Through our 3Ps (Project, Patron, Partner) framework, funders can better align their giving strategies with the realities of local contexts and partner capacities. We also provide resources to support more flexible, responsive funding models—ensuring that trust is not just a value, but a practice. By creating a common language and fostering transparency, The Risk Collaborative empowers funders to shift from compliance-based oversight to collaborative problem-solving.
