The philanthropic model is changing.
There is an unprecedented generational shift underway, with younger people fostering a social enterprise revolution that is disrupting the traditional charitable model.
It’s time to adapt.
In order to scale impact great enough to confront our most challenging issues, the principles of growth and financial incentive should not be viewed as taboo but as integral mechanisms within our social-good movements.
Robbie Martin is a strategic partnerships and fundraising expert with a decade of philanthropic leadership experience
Robbie founded The RAM3 Project with a mission to design innovative strategies, event concepts and engagement programs that empower high-impact organizations.
He most recently served as Director of Development for Equality California, the nation’s largest state-wide LBGTQ+ civil rights organization, where he transformed their fundraising and events programs—including the successful navigation to an all-digital fundraising year in 2020.
Robbie built a breadth of experience crafting mutually effective partnerships by leading corporate giving programs for arts organizations Center Theatre Group and LACMA. He earned an M.A. in Social Entrepreneurship & Change at Pepperdine University in 2016, an experience that continues to inform his approach to enterprise-driven social impact.
Manifesto on 3
The power of trines, trips and triads can be seen all around us and in every dimension of culture, religion and philosophy. From the three branches of our government (when its functioning) to the many manifestations of holy trinity, it is undeniable that balanced triangular partnerships have the potential to unlock a strength greater than the sum of its individual parts.
The same is true when it comes to social impact. There is potential for an alchemy between leaders of high-impact organizations, the supporters who provide resources to move the needle on social change, and the strategic partners they engage for ideas and direction. As seasoned professionals, we know that tactical experts can help us identify what we’re missing in our blind spots and overcome our pitfalls by contributing expertise and skills to complement our own. A harmony is achieved in which each of the partners contributes something tangibly essential toward a common mission.
The aim for The RAM3 Project is to be your partner and offer a view you may not have thought of in order to optimize the immensely important relationships with your greatest allies—your funding partners. We are your tie breaker and perspective maker. We are the glue that bonds your relationships with transparency and trust. And we approach challenges with a growth mindset, acknowledging that we’re only as strong as those we surround ourselves with.
We are all changemakers. Let’s lift one other up and raise the collective vibration so we may thrive and tackle the biggest social issues of our day—together.