Align Your Cultural Giving with Your Deepest Values
Start Your AssessmentValues Mirror™ is a comprehensive assessment tool designed to help cultural philanthropists understand their giving motivations, align their investments with their core values, and advance equity in arts and culture.
Whether you're an individual donor, foundation leader, or corporate giving officer, Values Mirror provides the clarity and strategic framework to maximize your impact in the creative economy.
Discover your Cultural Philanthropist Archetype and unlock personalized insights about your giving approach.
Every cultural philanthropist operates from a unique constellation of values, experiences, and aspirations. Our research has identified five distinct archetypes that reflect different approaches to arts and culture giving. Understanding your archetype unlocks deeper alignment between your resources and your vision for change.
Systems-Change Philanthropist
Focuses on disrupting inequitable systems and redistributing power. Takes calculated risks on innovative approaches and measures success through systemic transformation rather than individual outcomes.
Bridge-Building Philanthropist
Believes in culture's power to unite people across differences. Invests in dialogue, collaboration, and shared experiences that build understanding and transcend barriers.
Excellence-Focused Philanthropist
Driven by appreciation for artistic quality and cultural heritage. Supports institutions and artists maintaining the highest standards, acting as steward of lasting cultural legacy.
Access-Focused Philanthropist
Committed to expanding who participates in cultural creation. Removes barriers, amplifies marginalized voices, and ensures underrepresented communities have resources and platforms.
Community-Rooted Philanthropist
Invests in deep, sustained relationships within specific communities. Prioritizes local cultural ecosystems, multigenerational impact, and authentic community ownership over scalability.
Answer these questions honestly to understand your giving philosophy