Trust-Based Blog

Reimagining philanthropy begins with learning out loud.

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By sharing ideas, with curiosity and humility, the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project blog features trust-based grantmakers who talk about their own lessons, questions, and aha-moments along their power-sharing journeys.

 
What Sparks Change Toward Trust-Based Philanthropy?
Eddie Whitfield Eddie Whitfield

What Sparks Change Toward Trust-Based Philanthropy?

Learning Coordinator Eddie Whitfield reflects on the stories of leaders in philanthropy who are embracing trust-based philanthropy and have shared their experiences on the Trust-Based Story Map. He lifts up the themes that have emerged on what inspires the adoption of trust-based values and practices and what we can learn from these trends.

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A Power Reckoning on Trust in Philanthropy, From Both Sides of the Pond: Part 2 — Levers for Change, Grounded in Trust
Tanya Beer, Shaady Salehi, and Ben Cairns Tanya Beer, Shaady Salehi, and Ben Cairns

A Power Reckoning on Trust in Philanthropy, From Both Sides of the Pond: Part 2 — Levers for Change, Grounded in Trust

The U.S.-based Trust-Based Philanthropy Project and the U.K.’s IVAR's Open & Trusting Initiative share how they are leveraging peer-to-peer advocacy and accountability, strategic communications, and nonprofit feedback to move philanthropy toward a more equitable future for all. (Part 2 of 2)

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A Power Reckoning on Trust in Philanthropy, From Both Sides of the Pond: Part 1
Tanya Beer, Shaady Salehi, and Ben Cairns Tanya Beer, Shaady Salehi, and Ben Cairns

A Power Reckoning on Trust in Philanthropy, From Both Sides of the Pond: Part 1

Several years into the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project and IVAR's Open & Trusting Initiative, both initiatives reflect on how they’re working with donors, building peer learning communities, and sharing lessons - all on their journeys to upending traditional philanthropy. (Part 1 of 2)

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What Will It Take for Trust-Based Philanthropy to Stick?
Shaady Salehi Shaady Salehi

What Will It Take for Trust-Based Philanthropy to Stick?

At this crossroads moment, when some funders are considering pulling back toward a problematic set of norms, the Trust-Based Philanthropy in 4D tool offers reflections and action steps to help foundations make trust-based philanthropy stick.

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Introducing Caitlan Cole + Eddie Whitfield
Trust-Based Philanthropy Project Trust-Based Philanthropy Project

Introducing Caitlan Cole + Eddie Whitfield

The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project welcomed two new team members this summer, Caitlan Cole (Collaboration Coordinator) and Eddie Whitfield (Learning Coordinator). Get to know Caitlan and Eddie in this Q+A post.

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Showing Up and Sharing Power
Aurea Montes-Rodriguez and Carrie Avery Aurea Montes-Rodriguez and Carrie Avery

Showing Up and Sharing Power

The leadership at the Durfee Foundation in Los Angeeles wanted to break down the traditional barriers between foundation trustees and nonprofit partners and deepen relationships through trust-based conversations. Learn more about how they did it and what they learned.

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Trust in Practice: Shifting Our Stance on Leadership Transitions
Holly Bartling Holly Bartling

Trust in Practice: Shifting Our Stance on Leadership Transitions

As funders, we have the opportunity to help create the conditions needed for the next generation of leaders to thrive. When we normalize transitions as part of healthy organizational change, trust incoming leaders, and provide support, we give a clear runway to the incoming executive director to realize their full vision.

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Not Your Typical Family Foundation
A. Sparks A. Sparks

Not Your Typical Family Foundation

“Our affinity with our grantee partners, with different histories but similar experiences of injustice, has made building trust more possible.” -A. Sparks

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