PARTNERSHIPS

Partnerships that
Power Oakland

Every project runs on partnership. Grassroots leaders, public agencies, philanthropic allies. We connect people and resources to move Oakland's best ideas forward.

Why Partnerships Matter

Real change happens when Oakland's leaders, neighbors, and systems come together.

We amplify local ideas through support that no single organization could achieve alone.

Types of Partnerships

Grassroots and nonprofit organizations rooted in Oakland’s neighborhoods, leading solutions that reflect community priorities.
Cross-sector collaborations that bring together government, philanthropy, and business to unlock resources and drive citywide change.
Emerging projects and leaders supported with Oakland Fund’s financial infrastructure, compliance, and operational backbone so they can focus on impact.
Initiatives created and managed directly by the Oakland Fund

Partnerships In Action

Ensuring teachers can live where they work through rent discounts, stipends, and financial coaching.
Transforming a small business survey into OakTalk X, a storytelling platform that connects Black-owned businesses to City decision-makers.
From pilot to permanence: supporting 600+ entrepreneurs, with 90% securing their first funding.
Pairing East Oakland youth with mentors and leadership opportunities to strengthen belonging and safety.
Bringing 40+ grassroots organizations together to shape Oakland’s future through collective advocacy and civic dialogue.