This is session #1 of a 3-part learning series hosted in partnership with Philanthropy Missouri, Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania, New Mexico Association of Grantmakers, Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, and Philanthropy Colorado. For more information about this series, click here.

Trust-based philanthropy is much more than unrestricted grants and streamlined paperwork. At its core, this approach is fundamentally about recognizing and addressing power imbalances in service of a healthier, more equitable, and more impactful nonprofit sector. This requires a commitment to relationships based on transparency and mutual learning -- both internally within our organizations and externally with our grantee partners. For many funders, this culture-building is the work of trust-based philanthropy.

In this session, we’ll explore why trust-based philanthropy is trending, the fundamental values that undergird this approach, and the roles of staff and board in cultivating the culture of trust that is required in order to make this work successful. We will also preview the six grantmaking principles of trust-based philanthropy and how they go hand in hand with reimagining our roles as learning partners rather than compliance officers.

Speakers:

• Dimple Abichandani, Executive Director, General Service Foundation

• John Brothers, President & CEO, T. Rowe Price Foundation

• Pia Infante, Co-Executive Director and Trustee, The Whitman Institute

This event is open to everyone. The format will include 60 minutes of discussion with trust-based funders, followed by a 30-minute small group peer networking session to explore opportunities to deepen your own practices.

NOTE: This session has already taken place, but you can view the recording below.