Donatorers
Donatorers are a form of organized philanthropy consisting of individuals who pool monetary contributions to fund charitable initiatives selected through a formal governance process. They typically operate as voluntary associations with a charter, a board, and committees that oversee grantmaking and ethics. The aim is to amplify impact through collective giving and due diligence beyond what individual donors might achieve alone.
The concept emerged in the early 2000s in Northern Europe, where a founding group of six donors
Structure and governance commonly include a board of directors or stewards, a grant committee responsible for
Activities and impact centers on solicitation of proposals, due diligence, grants to nonprofit organizations, monitoring and
Criticism and challenges include potential donor-driven priorities, limited geographic reach, or opacity in selection. Donatorers address