The Cohort welcomes philanthropists at all stages of their giving journey. Because it’s intentionally small, the experience is tailored to the unique composition of each group. A diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and philanthropic experience is ideal, allowing participants to learn from one another and grow together.

This is a 6-month Cohort, beginning in January 2026, with approximately two in-person meetings a month, with some additional at-home work to do. Therefore, participants can expect to commit roughly 6-8 hours a month to Cohort activities. March will only have one virtual meeting.

Participants will leave the Cohort having completed the Foundation’s relationship-based, data-backed grant process; this knowledge can be applied to both professionals and individuals in their giving outside of the Cohort. Additionally, the Cohort focuses on values work and aligning personal values with philanthropic giving, creating a more meaningful and impactful giving experience. Cohort participants will also be acknowledged for their contributions to the resulting grant at the end of the experience, and receive updates on the grant as it progresses.