Like a favorite style coming back into rotation, the spotlight on “redemption models” may feel “on trend.”

However, many long-time practitioners who suddenly find themselves en vogue would likely point to something less flashy: a practical, deliberate orientation toward durable models designed to return capital more predictably while maintaining impact and ownership over time.

A growing group of stakeholders, from investors and DAF holders to accountants, tax lawyers, and founders, is building on this foundation. Whether driven by early conviction, growing curiosity or simply seeing a clearer fit for the businesses they support, more practitioners are stepping into this work and inviting others to do the same.