Fund for Shared Insight Concludes, Leaving Legacy of Community-Centric Philanthropy
The Fund for Shared Insight, a collaborative initiative aimed at transforming philanthropic practices, is set to conclude its operations on June 30 after a 12-year run. Launched in 2014, the initiative sought to improve philanthropy by encouraging funders and nonprofits to listen to and empower the communities they serve. The project was spearheaded by major philanthropic organizations, including the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and the Ford Foundation, and involved over 100 funders and numerous grantee organizations. The initiative's key projects, Listen4Good and Listen to Community, will continue its mission. Listen4Good, which became a standalone nonprofit in 2023, focuses on helping nonprofits gather and act on community feedback. Meanwhile, Listen to Community, launched in 2025, aims to encourage funders to listen and shift power to communities. 
