Exploring how resources, value, and relationships could be organized differently
We design and advance equitable models of funding, ownership, and resource allocation — combining research, practical tools, and community-driven experimentation.
From critique to real-world practice
We combine convening, experimentation, and practical tools to help people move from abstract critique to real-world alternatives. We are not only producers of knowledge — we are space-holders, facilitators, and builders.
Economic Imaginations
Question how systems work today and open up alternative ways of thinking about economies, value, and power.
Lab
Design and test practical models of funding, ownership, and governance alongside practitioners.
Events
Engage in workshops, labs, and learning spaces to apply new approaches in practice.
Resources
Access curated tools, case studies, and frameworks to support your work.
There is no alternative — or so it seems
Many people working across civil society, philanthropy, and social change operate within systems they feel unable to change. There is a widespread perception that "there is no alternative" to how funding, ownership, and value creation are currently organized.
"Current systems are not inevitable — and viable alternatives already exist."
We challenge how money and power are distributed, and develop practical alternatives across funding, ownership, and public value.
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