About Sapling Foundation
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing charitable impact through strategic support and innovative partnerships.
Sapling Foundation exists to strengthen nonprofit organizations by funding and supporting development departments, fundraising operations, and the capacity-building infrastructure that enables sustainable growth and lasting impact.
We believe that strong development departments are the engine of nonprofit sustainability. Our work focuses on helping mission-driven 501(c)(3) organizations build professional fundraising teams, invest in donor relationships, launch successful campaigns and events, and create the systems needed for long-term revenue growth.
As a 501(c)(3) organization ourselves, we understand the challenges nonprofits face in building and maintaining effective development operations. We're committed to providing strategic funding that helps organizations invest in their fundraising capacity and achieve sustainable revenue growth.
Our Vision
A world where mission-driven organizations have the resources, capacity, and support they need to create sustainable, meaningful impact in their communities.
Growth
Helping organizations scale their impact sustainably
Focus
Supporting mission-aligned work that creates measurable outcomes
Community
Building networks of support and collaboration
Excellence
Promoting best practices in nonprofit management
Our Core Values
Mission First
We put mission and impact at the center of everything we do. Every decision, every partnership, and every dollar is guided by our commitment to advancing charitable work that makes a real difference.
Impact & Accountability
We believe in measuring what matters and being transparent about our results. We hold ourselves and our partners accountable for creating measurable, sustainable outcomes.
Partnership & Collaboration
We see ourselves as partners, not just funders. True impact comes from working together, sharing knowledge, and building on each other's strengths to achieve common goals.
Innovation & Growth
We embrace new ideas, technologies, and approaches that can make philanthropy more effective. We invest in building capacity and systems that enable organizations to grow sustainably.
The Sapling Ecosystem
Sapling Foundation is the charitable arm of the broader Sapling ecosystem, which includes strategic consulting, fundraising technology, and nonprofit capacity-building services through The Sapling Group.
This integrated approach allows us to provide comprehensive support to mission-driven organizations. While The Sapling Group offers consulting and technology solutions, Sapling Foundation focuses on direct charitable support, grantmaking, and strategic partnerships that advance the nonprofit sector as a whole.
As part of our commitment to the nonprofit sector, 1% of all Sapling Group revenue is contributed directly to Sapling Foundation, ensuring sustainable funding for our charitable mission and grantmaking activities.
Together, we're building an ecosystem where good work can grow into lasting impact.
Join Us in Growing Impact
Whether you're a nonprofit seeking support or want to partner with us in advancing charitable work, we'd love to hear from you.