Explore your role in philanthropy through play.
The work of giving can be serious business, but it doesn’t always have to be. RolePLAY, created by 21/64 in partnership with Youth Philanthropy Connect and The Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation, leverages play to help participants explore the roles they take on — personally and as funders — and make mindful choices about how they engage in giving. Neuroscience shows that play relaxes the brain and enhances problem-solving, creativity, and communication, making complex philanthropic concepts more accessible.

What’s included

• 40 Miniatures: Animals, monuments, sea creatures, and vehicles for participants to represent the roles they play — both dreamed and dreaded.
• 10 Activity Mats: Guide participants in exploring these roles, reflecting on aspirations, and understanding interactions with others.
• Facilitator’s Guide included: Step-by-step instructions for families, groups, and advisors to lead the exercise effectively.
• Branded chrome carry case for sleek, portable storage and easy setup.

Who it’s for

• Youth and next gen funders exploring philanthropy.
• Families giving together.
• Foundation boards or junior boards, giving circles, and other collaborative groups making decisions.
• Advisors facilitating interactive learning about giving roles.

Use it in practice

• Engage groups in exercises that make abstract concepts tangible.
• Foster dialogue, reflection, and self-awareness around philanthropic roles.
• Encourage creativity, optimism, empathy, and a sense of community.

See it in action
Experience RolePLAY in our 21/64 Art of Facilitation, Managing Family Dynamics and Talking About Money Trainings, where facilitators guide participants in hands-on exercises that reveal insights about roles, values, and interaction patterns in giving.

Click here to download the complimentary Facilitator’s Guide (booklet included with the tool)