As the world grapples with expanding protracted crises, challenging political climates, and uncertain economic welfare, the development of innovative funding mechanisms that centralize the role of the private sector and philanthropy has never been more critical. Crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and numerous refugee crises worldwide highlight just how important traditional and new philanthropic actors can be for the operations of international organizations. New actors in philanthropy are beginning to play a significant role in the funding of international organizations, conveying an urgent need to understand both modern philanthropic trends and the role of organizational engagement.