This session is in-person and part of the SoCal Grantmakers' 2022 Annual Conference and registration is required. Trust-based philanthropy is an approach that invites funders to reimagine many of the underlying assumptions and practices of traditional philanthropy, with a vision of advancing a more equitable and democratic society. In this way, trust-based philanthropy seeks to bring about a culture shift wherein we center humility, relationship-building, and racial equity in every aspect of our work. In this session, led by practitioners working at the intersection of cultural strategy and philanthropy, we'll explore the basic tenets of trust-based philanthropy, along with practical ways to embody trust-based values in both grantmaking and organizational culture. We will also explore how this approach challenges dominant narratives in the sector by positioning nonprofit and community leaders as the experts -- and funders as learners, supporters, and resource mobilizers.

Speakers:

• Shaady Salehi, Executive Director, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project

• Sonya Childress, Co-Director of Color Congress