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Catalytic Philanthropy
Self-Assessment

A guide to help you move from grantmaker to changemaker. Reflect on your leadership, strategy, and practice — and discover where you are on your catalytic journey.

This assessment maps to the four components of the Catalytic Philanthropy framework. Each section has 5 questions rated on a 1–5 scale. It takes about 10 minutes to complete.

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The Roots

Leadership Virtues

Humility, passion, curiosity, and patience — the mindset foundations of catalytic practice.

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The Stem

Key Skills

Deep listening, relationship-building, and understanding the landscape around your work.

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The Leaves

Core Practices

Clear focus, centering equity, community presence, and multiyear flexible grantmaking.

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The Petals

The Catalysts

Connect, collaborate, champion, and advocate — amplifying your impact beyond the grant.

How it works

For each statement, rate how often your foundation's key decision makers practice this — from 1 (Rarely) to 5 (Almost Always).

Complete all four parts (20 questions total). You'll see a summary of your scores after each part.

Your results page will show where you're strong and where the greatest opportunities lie — with tailored reflection prompts for each area.

Catalytic PhilanthropySelf-Assessment

How it works

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Catalytic Philanthropy
Self-Assessment