Our Philanthropic Advising
Where Values-Aligned Giving Meets Movement Strategy
If you want your giving to reflect your values, Common Counsel Foundation’s movement-aligned Donor Advised Fund program is here for you. We partner with donors and families who are ready to move beyond business-as-usual corporate philanthropy and support grassroots movements building a just, liberated world.
At CCF, movement alignment is in our DNA. For nearly 40 years, we have worked alongside social justice movements, donors, and funders to shift power and resources to the frontlines.
We bring together deep relationships, trusted infrastructure, and creative financial tools to turn bold giving ideas into actionable, movement-aligned outcomes.
Movement-aligned Giving
We believe philanthropy should be a tool for liberation, not accumulation. That means helping donors move resources in ways that are accountable to movement priorities, grounded in community trust, and aligned with the future we are working to build
CCF is a creative partner and alternative to traditional philanthropic institutions, which too often perpetuate the very harmful systems we want to break free from.
We help you align your giving with values of justice, solidarity, and collective action, so your resources can support the transformative work communities and movements are leading.
What We Offer
Our philanthropic advising practice is designed to meet donors where they are and help them give with clarity and purpose. We offer:
Tailored advising
We provide high-touch, personalized support to help you shape your giving strategy, clarify your priorities, and develop grantmaking approaches rooted in dynamic movement work.
Trusted infrastructure
From Donor-Advised Funds to collaborative and pooled funding vehicles, we offer the operational backbone, due diligence, and grantmaking support needed to move resources effectively and responsibly.
Innovative financial tools
We create movement-aligned pathways for giving, including strategies that can support a wider range of organizations, communities, and approaches than many traditional providers allow.
Nimble grantmaking
Our movement networks and structure allows us to respond quickly in moments of urgency and opportunity, helping donors move funds with speed while staying grounded in strong compliance and deep relationships.
What Makes CCF Different
CCF is not an external advisor looking in. We are deeply embedded in movement ecosystems and trusted by partners on the ground. That proximity shapes how we work and what we and our donor community make possible.
Movement accountability
Our advising is informed by ongoing relationships with grassroots leaders and movement partners. We help donors give in ways that reflect frontline priorities, not just institutional trends.
Values-aligned investments
We believe your resources should be aligned with your values at every stage of the process to shift resources to movements. Our financial approach centers strategies that support justice, regeneration, and long-term community well-being.
Strategy over profit
We are not driven by client volume or wealth accumulation. We are guided by impact, alignment, and the belief that resources should move where they are most needed.
High-touch partnership
We work closely with each donor to offer thoughtful guidance, practical support, relationships with movement leaders, and a collaborative process that makes movement-aligned giving clear and possible.
Give in alignment with the world you want to build
Whether you are exploring a Donor-Advised Fund, refining your giving strategy, or looking for a trusted partner to help move resources in powerful and tactical ways, we are here to support you.
CCF is the place where bold ideas are transformed into bold actions with the relationships, infrastructure, and creative tools to bring them to life.
Learn About CCF’s Philanthropic Advising
Contact us to learn more at [email protected].