Are you a funder interested in exploring what trust-based philanthropy is and how it works?
You've come to the right place.
When nonprofit leaders said, “share power and trust us,” we responded by founding the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project.
Since 2020, the Project has provided grantmakers with the tools, frameworks, and community spaces to deepen their work, and has helped catalyze a movement of trust-based funders building a more equitable and impactful philanthropic sector.
Here are some ways to get started:
Get familiar with the fundamentals
Trust-based philanthropy flips the script on conventional power dynamics, offering a set of six grantmaking practices that can help redistribute power to advance a more impactful sector.
Assess your starting point
Fill out our self-reflection tool to examine how trust currently shows up in your work, and where you might have some room to grow. This can be a helpful way to clarify focal points for your journey.
Peruse our resources
Check out our Resources page for webinar recordings, how-to guides, and templates to help jumpstart your journey. Learn from funders who have adopted trust-based philanthropy by reading their testimonials on our blog.
Hear from Foundation Leaders
Curious about what trust-based philanthropy looks like in practice? The Fundamentals of Trust-Based Philanthropy equips viewers with a deeper understanding of the core values and practices of a trust-based approach.
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