Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Noon - 2:00pm PT / 3:00pm - 5:00pm ET

Join the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, in community with our network of ambassadors and advocates, for a special virtual event celebrating our 5-year anniversary.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm ET

This in-person breakout session “Practical Examples of Incorporating Trust-Based Philanthropy” is part of the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Conference happening October 7-9, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. Registration is required.

Discover how to implement trust-based philanthropy practices in your grantmaking efforts. Together, we’ll explore concrete strategies that foster equity, streamline processes, and promote open, impactful relationships between funders and grantees.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:15am - 1:30pm ET

This in-person plenary session “The Purpose and Privilege of Grantmaking” is part of the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Conference happening October 7-9, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN. Registration is required.

Grab lunch and join this facilitated plenary panel discussion on the fundamental roles and conduct of effective grantmakers. Seasoned CEOs from around the country explore those themes and more while sharing their experiences, insights, and unique approaches to philanthropy.

Thursday, September 19, 2024 8:45am - 10:15am ET

This in-person plenary session “Making Bold Decisions: Lessons from the Field” is part of the National Forum on Family Philanthropy happening September 18-20, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. Registration is required.

This plenary session will illuminate how three families made bold decisions concerning their philanthropies—including the decision to spend down, adopting a focus on reparative giving, and shifting power through governance structures.

Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 12:30pm - 2:30pm CT

This in-person plenary session “Shifting the Tides: PSOs as Accelerators of Social Change” is part of the United Philanthropy Forum Conference happening July 15-17, 2024 in St. Louis, MO. Registration is required.

Join this luncheon plenary to hear from philanthropy-serving organization (PSO) leaders from across the country on the opportunities for PSOs to be catalysts for systems change.

Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm CT

This in-person breakout session “Building Trust-Based PSO Partnerships” is part of the United Philanthropy Forum Conference happening July 15-17, 2024 in St. Louis, MO. Registration is required.

Join this session to learn more about TBP as a case study for strong collaborative partnerships, the value of cross-PSO collaboration, and best practices for how to establish and maintain your own collaborative partnerships

Monday, June 24th, 2024 11:00am - 2:00pm ET

This virtual workshop is intended only for members of the Council of Michigan Foundations.

Join CMF and the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project for an interactive 3-hour workshop for a thorough discussion on making the case for trust-based philanthropy.

Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 11:30am - 3:45pm CT

This in-person workshop “Making the Case for Trust-Based Philanthropy” is part of the Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy Conference happening June 3-5, 2024 in New Orleans, LA. Registration is required.

Join the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project for an interactive skill-building workshop where we will break down all that you want to know about making the case for trust-based philanthropy, including how to advocate for change, how to lead from your seat, and how to respond to questions and misperceptions.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm PT

This in-person spark conversation “A Trust-Based Philanthropy Peerspace: Connecting and Advocating” is part of the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations Conference happening May 20-22, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. Registration is required.

Join this spark conversation to connect with others on the TBP journey and gain tangible skills and recommendations for how to operationalize the more nuanced aspects of the approach.

Thursday, May 16, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am MT

This in-person plenary session “How Perspectives on Community Shape Giving“ is part of the Feedback Labs Summit happening May 15-17, 2024 in Denver, CO. Registration is required.

Join this plenary session to explore different perspectives on community and how they lead to different approaches to giving.

Wednesday, May 15th, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CT

This in-person breakout session “Trust-Based Philanthropy: Busting The Myths And Moving Forward" is part of the Engage for Good Conference happening May 14-16, 2024 in Minneapolis, MN. Registration is required.

In this session, T. Rowe Price’s John Brothers and Fidelity Investments’ Jennifer Bahus bust the myths and share insights into how trust-based philanthropy can advance the work of companies trying to support positive social impact.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am ET

This in-person keynote session is part of the Community Foundation Opportunity Network Forum happening May 14-15, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. Registration is required.

Join Shaady Salehi and Pamela Ross for this engaging keynote speech on trust-based philanthropy and community foundations.

Thursday, May 9th 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm ET

Join the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project in this peer-to-peer funder conversation where we will discuss how we are framing the relationship between trust-based philanthropy and impact, and will make space for funders to reflect on how this applies to their work.

Monday, May 6, 2024 2:00pm-3:00pm ET

This in-person pre-conference trustee workshop is part of the Virginia Funders Network conference happening May 6-8, 2024 in Richmond, VA. Registration is required.

Join this interactive session for foundation trustees to explore the multi-faceted trustee role including a discussion of trust-based philanthropy for trustees.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 10:00am-2:00pm PT

This session “The Fundamentals of Grantmaking: Session One” is part of a series hosted by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. It is intended only for members of Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties.

Members of Catalyst are invited to join this fundamentals session to explore the why and how of trust-based philanthropy including how to create effective and equitable philanthropic relationships.

Thursday, April 18 , 2024, 2:00pm-3:30pm ET

This session is designed for grantmaking professionals who are new to trust-based philanthropy. A small group of participants will engage in a highly interactive introduction session to TBP, with actionable steps to take to dig deeper into the work.

Thursday, March 28, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm ET

Join the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project for a funder-to-funder community conversation on the recent trust-based philanthropy supplement of the Stanford Social Innovation Review.

Wednesday, February 21st, 10:00am-11:30am PT / 1:00pm - 2:30pm ET

This is the third workshop session of a multi-part cohort on trust-based philanthropy with a racial equity lens. Registration for the entire cohort is required. For more information about this cohort, click here.

Join us for the third and final session in this series to learn how to implement a trust-based approach with a racial equity lens including the steps needed to operationalize this work.

Thursday, February 8, 2024, 1:30pm-2:30pm MT

This plenary “Creating an Ecosystem of Trust in New Mexico’s Social Sector” is part of the Groundworks New Mexico Conference happening Feburary 8-9, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. Registration is required.

Join us for an engaging plenary panel discussion as we explore what it looks like to create a culture of trust in New Mexico and leave you with a renewed sense of understanding of the potential of trust-based philanthropy for our sector.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 10:00am-1:00pm PT / 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET

Join us for a special skill-building workshop on Making the Case for Trust-Based Philanthropy.

Thursday, January 18th, 10:00am-11:30am PT / 1:00pm - 2:30pm ET

This is the second workshop session of a multi-part cohort on trust-based philanthropy with a racial equity lens. Registration for the entire cohort is required. For more information about this cohort, click here.

Join us for the second session in this cohort to outline what a racial equity lens looks like in trust-based philanthropy and clarify the nuance and depth of a trust-based approach with a racial equity lens.

Thursday, December 7th, 2023 12:00pm-4:00pm ET

This virtual interactive program is hosted by the Social Impact Exchange. It is free and open to the public. Registration is required.

In this session, we will review the key dynamics in the system of philanthropy that drive power imbalances and funding that perpetuates inequity and we will look at trust-based philanthropy as a model for addressing these problematic dynamics. We will hear from both the Social Impact Exchange (SIE) and staff of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project on shifting the balance of power in philanthropy and the potential for systems transformation.

Friday, December 1, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am ET

This in-person event is hosted by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation and Foundation For the Carolinas. Registration is required.

Join this in-person event to hear from a panel of funders and nonprofits to tease out the nuances and illuminate the importance of trust-based philanthropy as a tool for true social impact.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 10:00am-11:30am PT / 1:00pm - 2:30pm ET

This is the first workshop session of a multi-part cohort on trust-based philanthropy with a racial equity lens. Registration for the entire cohort is required. For more information about this cohort, click here.

Join us for the first session in this cohort to learn why trust-based philanthropy and racial equity are complementary approaches and why funders should prioritize both.

Thursday, November 9, 2023 9:15am - 10:30am CT

This in-person keynote is part of the Wisconsin Philanthropy Network Conference happening November 8-9, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Registration is required.

Join the Wisconsin Philanthropy Network for a trust-based philanthropy focused keynote speech from Brenda Solorzano, CEO of the Headwaters Foundation.

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00m CT

This in-person breakout session “Trust-Based Tech Values: Have You Done Your Due Diligence?" is part of the Technology Association of Grantmakers Conference happening November 6-9, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Registration is required.

Are you conducting values due diligence for your technology selection and utilization? Join Grantbook and the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project as we explore ways to align your organizational values to your technology.

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11:30am-12:45pm ET

This in-person breakout session “Exploring Trust-Based, Equity-Driven Practices” is part of the Council of Michigan Foundations Conference happening November 6-8, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. Registration is required.

In this session, we will dig deep into values. We will reflect on the ways that trust-based values show up in our individual roles. Together, we will brainstorm small steps you can take in your current role and discuss how those changes can lead to meaningful shifts in philanthropy.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 2:45pm-5:00pm CT

This in-person deeper dive session “Embracing Trust-Based Philanthropy: Insights from an Indiana Community Foundation & the National Movement” is part of the National Conference for Growing Community Foundations happening October 18-20, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas. Registration is required.

In this session, we will explore the unique opportunities and challenges for community foundations seeking to embrace and implement trust-based philanthropy. Together, we will dive deep into what it looks like for community foundations to lean into this approach fully.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 3:00pm - 4:15pm ET

This in-person breakout session “Busting Myths: The Strategic Case for Unrestricted Funding” is part of the Exponent Philanthropy Annual Conference happening October 17-19, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. Registration is required.

Join this session to explore why it’s strategic and effective for funders to provide unrestricted funding and learn how to make the case for unrestricted funding to your board and other funders.

Thursday, October 12, 2023 11:00am-12:00pm ET

Join the Human Rights Funders Network for a virtual research briefing exploring the data in their new report “The Trust Gap: The Troubling Lack of Direct, Flexible Funding for Human Rights in the Global South and East.”