Industry Scan of Philanthropic Intermediaries

NEO Philanthropy (NEO) is a philanthropic intermediary committed to building strong social justice movements. NEO enlisted a Capstone team to conduct an industry scan of peer philanthropic intermediaries working to bridge the gap between funders and grassroots nonprofits. NEO seeks to establish greater transparency and awareness in the field and among peer organizations. The team developed and administered a web-based survey to more than 50 organizations to better understand the programs and services philanthropic intermediaries provide to nonprofits and funders. The team analyzed and compiled the findings into a report that will help NEO better understand its positioning in the field; assess its current operations in relation to peers; and identify areas for growth, change, and potential realignment. The findings were also shared with all survey participants to strengthen their understanding of the field overall.