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Breakout Session at the Council of Michigan Foundations Conference: Exploring Trust-Based, Equity-Driven Practices

  • Detroit Renaissance Center 400 Renaissance Drive West Detroit, MI, 48207 United States (map)

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.

There is a values-to-practice gap in traditional philanthropy. Many foundations are driven to build community, advance equity and increase opportunity – however, our sector’s most common grantmaking practices often do not reflect those values.

In this session, we will dig deep into values. We will take some time to discuss trust-based values and reflect on the ways that those values can show up in our individual roles as well as what happens when your practices aren’t aligned with your values. 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. You will engage in discussion with your peers about the values-to-practice gap and walk away with concrete ideas on how to align practices to values. If you’re ready to explore trust-based, equity-driven practices that show up at every level in a foundation, this is the session for you.

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