Prosperity is
a shared
project.
Great wealth carries a great civic responsibility. It is time to turn that responsibility into lasting public value.
Extraordinary success.
Shared foundations.
Every great enterprise rests on something larger: educated people, reliable infrastructure, public research, the rule of law, and the work of generations.
The Civic Wealth Accord begins with a simple conviction. Those who benefit most from these foundations have a responsibility to help renew them—and expand opportunity for the people who come next.
A public commitment.
A common purpose.
A proposed voluntary compact for people with extraordinary wealth, grounded in three responsibilities.
Contribute
meaningfully.
Commit a defined share of personal wealth to civic reinvestment over a clear timeframe. Make the commitment public. Report what is actually delivered.
Strengthen
the foundations.
Support education, housing, health, resilient infrastructure, and democratic institutions. Build public value that endures beyond any one contribution.
Support
lasting reform.
Back fair taxation and effective public institutions. Voluntary contributions should complement the responsibilities we share through the tax system.
What we choose
to build next.
Direct resources toward the foundations of everyday security and long-term opportunity.
01 Housing
A place to belong. A future to build.
Help communities create and preserve affordable homes, with long-term protections that keep public benefit at the heart of the investment.
02 Education
The freedom to learn. The tools to thrive.
Strengthen early childhood learning, schools, and pathways to useful skills. Give more people the foundations to participate in a changing economy.
03 Health
Healthier lives. Stronger communities.
Support accessible care, prevention, and community health. Help build the capacity that allows families to live with greater security and dignity.
04 Resilience
Ready for change. Built to endure.
Invest in resilient infrastructure and climate adaptation, guided by local needs and transparent assessment of long-term public benefit.
05 Democracy
Public institutions. Public confidence.
Strengthen civic participation, access to reliable information, and institutions that serve the public. Make accountability part of how resources are governed.
Trust must be
built into the rules.
Good intentions need clear obligations. The next iteration of the Accord should make power, decisions, and results visible.
A contribution should not buy control.
Independent oversight, conflict-of-interest rules, and a meaningful role for communities in setting priorities.
Promises and delivery must be distinguishable.
Report assets pledged, transferred, and deployed separately. Publish costs, outcomes, and independent evaluations.
Public priorities need public accountability.
Transparent decisions, accessible reporting, and a clear process for questions, complaints, and correction.
Ambition, with
a path to action.
Start with a credible commitment. Build the institutions and evidence needed to make it work.
01
Refine the compact.
Bring citizens, wealth holders, policy specialists, and community leaders into a serious conversation about the terms.
02
Demonstrate delivery.
Develop a focused pilot with suitable institutions, clear governance, and independently assessed outcomes.
03
Embed lasting change.
Use evidence and democratic debate to advance durable public investment and structural reform.
A serious idea deserves
serious questions.
Is this a replacement for taxation?
No. The Accord proposes voluntary civic contributions alongside structural tax reform. Participation should not purchase special treatment or replace taxes owed.
Does the initiative already manage money?
This is a proposal-stage initiative. This website does not accept financial contributions or claim an operating fund, established public agency, or verified financial commitments.
How would it differ from conventional philanthropy?
The intended distinction is a public commitment tied to civic priorities, transparent delivery, and support for systemic reform. Detailed rules on governance, eligibility, and independent oversight still need to be developed and tested.
Who would decide where resources go?
The founding proposal envisages a Civic Wealth Impact Agency. Its legal basis and governance have not been established. Any implementation should define independent oversight, community participation, and the relationship with democratically accountable public institutions.
What does signing the petition mean?
Signing expresses support for the initiative and its public discussion. It is separate from making a financial pledge under the proposed Accord.
Help write the
next chapter.
Read the proposal. Ask difficult questions.
Bring the conversation into your community.