Our Values
We aim to create a space that is venturesome, empathetic, flexible, & illuminating—to form the foundation for strong partnerships & the well-being of the leaders we support.
We believe the most honest measure of our work comes from our partners. It’s why you’ll find their words woven throughout this page.
Venturesome
We are early believers & bold backers.
We invest on the strength of an organization’s future potential—not just its current budget. We embrace the risks of early‑stage work because transformative ideas often come before the infrastructure to support them. We challenge narrow definitions of risk in the sector. Without that, visionary leaders will continue to be overlooked. Our venturesome spirit is rooted in trust, curiosity, & a deep belief in what’s possible.
The funding partnership & trust from Collaborosity has catapulted the reach & impact of Prevention Now's work.
Kristen Hubbell
Co-Founder & CEO, Prevention Now
“The funding partnership & trust from Collaborosity has catapulted the reach & impact of Prevention Now's work. We were a small start-up with a big vision that Amanda immediately saw the potential for - with their support, we have grown more than 100% in just 3 years, proving our model, expanding to new geographies & reaching hundreds more potential victims of trafficking.
Amanda & Collaborosity don't just fund projects, they fund vision for impact. They don't only fund the vision - they fund the team. It's this large scale, system-change view, paired with a deep trust of the team implementing the work, that empowers the nonprofits they partner with & ultimately accelerates impact.
Amanda & Collaborosity are more than just funders they are true partners in the work. From supporting early stage recruiting of our new team, to being a thought partner for our CEO through the growth stages. Collaborosity is relationship first.”
…Strengthens our collective work & sets a strong model for funder–partner relationships.
Amanda Eckhardt
Co-Founder & CEO, Impact Rising
“Partnering with Collaborosity has been consistently meaningful. Our conversations reflect a shared understanding of the impact we aim to create, & our alignment in priorities & approach makes our collaboration clear, focused, & highly purposeful. Collaborosity’s commitment to co-creating solutions, sharing resources, & adapting to the needs of our community & the nonprofits we serve strengthens our collective work & sets a strong model for funder–partner relationships in the sector.”
Missy Weismann, Impact Specialist
Amanda Eckhardt
We know our partners take on hard challenges & not every day is a good day.
The work of leading a nonprofit is demanding, often isolating, & requires holding both vision & complexity. That’s why leaders need funders who can offer encouragement, humor, & a steady presence through the ups & downs of the work. They also need a safe place to be candid about their challenges without fear of jeopardizing support.
Empathy
We offer flexibility that supports thoughtful adjustments along the way.
If funders want leaders who are thoughtful, reflective, & adaptive, we must create an environment that gives them the space to pivot as things change. Effective leaders need time to stay focused on their organization’s mission. That’s why we keep our processes simple and only ask for information that genuinely informs our funding decisions.
Flexible
…Trust-based approach enabled us to design & test out a new model
Alexandra Quinn
CEO, Health Leads
Alexandra Quinn
Sarika Abbi-Patel, Vice President, Research & Development
Sylvia Koodrich, Vice President, Business Partnerships & Investor Relations
“We are so grateful for Collaborosity’s investment. Their funding & thought partnership have been critical to supporting Health Leads' Research & Development work to engage local communities in our innovation process to co-design solutions that enable their health, well-being & dignity. Their trust-based approach enabled us to design & test out a new model, engaging a cohort of local BIPOC leaders in a design lab to address challenges experienced by their communities & develop equitable solutions.
Not only did they serve as a strategic thought partner, they also extended that direct support to our grantees, helping design a funder roundtable to provide them with funder connections & guidance. Collborosity's partnership & commitment to community-driven innovation have been a crucial differentiator for us, & we encourage other funders to approach their investments similarly so we can continue to innovate with communities towards an equitable, just future.”
Illuminating
We believe in the power of bringing light to the strengths, stories, & potential of our partners.
To illuminate is to “make visible what may be hidden” & to encourage leaders to see themselves & their work in new, empowering ways. Through thoughtful questions & meaningful conversations, we aim to elevate the work of our partners & support their growth—both in the world & within themselves.