We prioritize long-term relationships rooted in shared goals, respect, and mutual accountability. 
Partnership for us means more than collaboration — it’s about co-creating solutions with those closest to the challenge, honoring lived experience, and investing time and resources in ways that reflect shared purpose and mutual growth. 

What this looks like: 

• Designing programs with communities, not for them 

• Building strong relationships across teams to stay aligned and responsive 

• Following up and closing the loop with donors, partners, and community members 

• Being clear about roles, responsibilities, and how decisions get made 

We focus on expanding opportunity, closing disparity gaps, and ensuring that each and every child can thrive. 
Equity guides every decision we make — from who receives funding to how we structure programs. We center those most affected by systemic barriers and work to remove those barriers at the root. 

What this looks like: 

• Funding and support for under-resourced, community-led organizations 

• Inclusive services designed with and for the communities they serve 

• Equitable access to child care, literacy, education, and more 

We support dignity, autonomy, and the freedom to self-determine. 
Freedom means more than removing barriers. It means creating the conditions for people to make meaningful choices. Whether it’s a donor directing their gift, a nonprofit allocating resources, or a parent deciding what’s best for their child, we believe people are the experts in their own lives. Our role is to ensure the flexibility, resources, and respect that make self-determination possible. 

What this looks like: 

• Facilitating donor-directed giving, so every donor can invest in the causes they care about most 

• Providing flexible cash assistance to single mothers through WomenGive, so they can use the funds in whatever way best supports their family. 

• Funding nonprofit infrastructure, so partners can focus on impact — not red tape 

• Offering flexible schedules and hybrid work options that support staff autonomy and well-b