Forest for the Trees: Collective Accountability and Trust as Groundwork for Systems Change
In this Foundation Review article, Shaady Salehi and Pia Infante unpack the meaning of accountability in a trust-based philanthropy context: relational accountability—through reciprocity and trust in the funder-grantee relationship—as well as collective accountability to the communities being served.
What is trust-based philanthropy?
New to trust-based philanthropy? Check out this short animation that walks you through the core of what the trust-based philanthropy approach is.
The Equitable Evaluation Framework (EEF)
This resource from the Equitable Evaluation Framework™ (EEF) provides guidance on how to align your purpose, practices, processes, and policies with your foundation’s stated values and intentions.
6-Part Series: Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy
In this six-part webinar series, the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project and featured speakers address common questions, clarify misconceptions, and explore ways to overcome obstacles in implementing trust-based philanthropy.
Sample Collection: Decision-Making Tools
Check out these trust-based decision-making tools designed to support the grantmaking decision process
Trustee Perspectives on Trust-Based Philanthropy
Since 2010, bi3, the philanthropic initiative of Bethesda, Inc., has invested $50 million to transform and enhance health in Greater Cincinnati. In the following videos, Bethesda Inc. Trustees Dr. Robert Collins, Ellen Katz, and Jill Miller, share about the impact of trust-based philanthropy and the role boards play in supporting their organizations on their trust-based journey.
Trust-Based Philanthropy vs. Conventional Grantmaking
While two institutions may share the same mission, how they carry it out can vary widely. Trust-based philanthropy flips the script on conventional philanthropy by promoting a culture of sharing power, centering relationships, and fostering mutual accountability. While the two approaches are not always diametrically opposed, this overview highlights some key areas of distinction wherein trust-based philanthropy reimagines conventional norms.
Roadmap to Trust-Based Transformation
This one-pager provides a snapshot of some of the key milestones for trust-based transformation and how they connect to your organizational culture, structures, leadership, and practices.
Strategic Focal Points for Trust-Based Boards
This guide outlines the four, non-mutually exclusive focal points—learning, strategy, grantmaking, and imagination—in which foundation boards can direct their time and attention when stewarding trust-based organizations.
Series: Trust-Based Philanthropy in 4D
This four-part series invites funders to consider a multi-dimensional approach to the trust-based journey, which trust-based values shape grantmaking practices, culture, Structure, and leadership.
Headwaters Foundation’s Brenda Solorzano on Trust-Based Philanthropy
On this episode of A New Angle podcast, Brenda Solorzano explains how trust-based philanthropy is making space for communities in Western Montana to determine their own priorities and solutions.
Tackling Common Misconceptions about Trust-Based Philanthropy
On this episode of Submittable’s Impact Audio podcast, Shaady Salehi shares the inspiration and the need for trust-based philanthropy and unpacks some common myths about the work.
Family Philanthropy Speaks: A Conversation with Carrie Avery
In this Family Philanthropy Speaks conversation, Carrie speaks with Nick Tedesco about Durfee’s trust-based practices, getting her start in her family’s effort, and the process of bringing on non-family directors.
7 Responsibilities of A Trust-Based Board
This resource offers seven considerations for boards who want to advance trust-based philanthropic practice.
Skeptic’s Corner: FAQ’s About Trust-Based Philanthropy
This guide outlines the top ten most frequently asked questions about how foundations can adopt a trust-based approach, and a collection of answers based on contributions from many trust-based practitioners.
Power Moves Toolkit
NCRP’s Power Moves asks foundations to consider if they’re leveraging the full power of their foundations for equity and justice, and offers insights on how to get there.