Philanthropy

We believe that philanthropy has a unique and important role to play in supporting and scaling innovative solutions to entrenched social problems.

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Partnering for Progress

Pivotal Philanthropies takes a partnership-based approach to driving progress.

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Photo courtesy of Break Through Tech

Students collaborate during a training program run by Pivotal partner Break Through Tech.

We form deep relationships with our partners—learning from their expertise and experience, supporting them as they develop and scale new solutions, and standing behind them as they put bold ambitions into action.

In addition to connecting our partners to funding and resources, we think it’s also important to connect our partners to each other, building broad networks of organizations working together toward a better future.

Featured Pivotal Philanthropies Partners

  • Caring Across Generations

    Caring Across Generations is building thoughtful care systems.

    Inspired by a vision of care that is accessible, affordable, and equitable, Caring Across seeks to transform norms and narratives about aging, disability, and care; build support for policy change; and drive widespread investment.

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    Women protesting with signs advocating for better care systems

    Courtesy of Caring Across Generations

  • EPIC

    EPIC is building tomorrow’s workforce while supporting the workforce of today.

    Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC) helps the business community recognize the value of early care and education and partners with employers in implementing child care benefits that better support employees and their families.

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  • The JED Foundation

    The Jed Foundation (JED) helps schools and young people prioritize mental health.

    Schools are one of the best places to reach young people in need of support. JED partners with young adults, educators, caregivers, and communities to prevent suicide, improve young people’s mental health, and help them thrive.

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    Two women interact with the audience at a conference on student mental health.

    Courtesy of the JED Foundation

  • Young Futures

    Young Futures is making the digital world an easier place to grow up.

    Many parents and teens are worried about the impact of technology on mental health. Young Futures funds and champions an ecosystem of solutions to help them navigate an increasingly digital world.

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  • The Trevor Project

    The Trevor Project centers the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ young people.

    Grounded in the belief that LGBTQ+ young people deserve to be heard, valued, and celebrated, The Trevor Project offers 24/7 crisis care, long-term support, and identity-affirming community for LGBTQ+ youth.

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    Courtesy of The Trevor Project

  • Break Through Tech

    Break Through Tech launches students into successful tech careers.

    Break Through Tech equips underrepresented tech talent with the skills, support, and experiences they need to break into tech roles in fields like AI, data science, and machine learning—enabling them to write the rules that will shape the future.

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    Courtesy of Break Through Tech

  • Forward Global

    Forward Global mobilizes resources to tackle the world’s biggest problems.

    Forward Global is a community of more than 300 philanthropic leaders working to accelerate innovation and maximize social impact. A matching grant program unlocks new funds for organizations working to advance women’s power—and multiplies the power of collaborative giving.

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    A group of Forward Global members working together at a recent summit.

    Courtesy of Foward Global
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