Fundraising inadvertently creates competition and a scarcity mindset among organizations. Groups with similar focus and approach get pitted against each other, while funders face impossible decisions about who gets funded.

Reduced funding across Central America could deepen this dynamic—but that’s not always the case. Emerging models show how funders and organizations are building networks rooted in abundance and collaboration. The rapid rise of thematic networks that convert competitors into partners demonstrates how groups are achieving more with less, generating invaluable social capital in the process.

This session focuses on three groups: organizations, network managers, and donors. In a roundtable discussion featuring donors and network managers, we will explore the advantages, disadvantages, and best practices of these networks.