A community of
courageous women
philanthropists
advancing health
and equity
The power of
the collective
Maverick Collective is a community of courageous women activating their capital, influence, and each other to build a healthier, more resilient, and equitable future. Founded in 2013 by global health organization PSI, Melinda French Gates, and leading women philanthropists, Maverick Collective has become a home for women with means and purpose to learn, act, and belong.
- $150 Million direct funding raised and catalyzed
- 6.7 Million people reached and impacted through our immersive programs
This is the power of Maverick Collective. This is what happens when smart, dedicated, compassionate women come together to make the change they want to see happen in the world.Melinda French Gates, Co-Founder & Co-Chair (2013-2018)
Experience Philanthropy Differently
Maverick Collective’s experiential learning model, trusted peer network, and tailored programming engages emerging philanthropists long before they would otherwise begin giving strategically and keeps them activated for the long haul.
Maverick Collective represents the future of philanthropy. I can apply a risk-tolerant approach and a ‘startup’ mentality to jumpstart important projects for scale that otherwise may not get funded.Amy Dornbusch
Maverick Collective Member
Be a Maverick:
Go where other
funders won't
Members fund issues and organizations that are innovative and under-resourced, learn in lockstep with proximate leaders, and actively choose a community that prioritizes curiosity and collaboration over individualism and ego.
