Forest for the Trees: Collective Accountability and Trust as Groundwork for Systems Change
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Forest for the Trees: Collective Accountability and Trust as Groundwork for Systems Change

In this Foundation Review article, Shaady Salehi and Pia Infante unpack the meaning of accountability in a trust-based philanthropy context: relational accountability—through reciprocity and trust in the funder-grantee relationship—as well as collective accountability to the communities being served.

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A Celebration of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Movement: What We've Learned and Where We're Going
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A Celebration of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Movement: What We've Learned and Where We're Going

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

In this session, we reflected on highlights and lessons of our first five years, shared our thinking about our next chapter, and dreamed with you about the possibilities for a trust-based future.

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Trust in Action: The Bridge Between Grantmakers and the Grassroots
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Trust in Action: The Bridge Between Grantmakers and the Grassroots

This guide highlights the challenges faced by community-based organizations and their priorities for change in philanthropy and global development. It examines how funders can strengthen trust, flexibility, and partnership in funding to nourish community-led change.

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The Impact of Trust-Based Philanthropy
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The Impact of Trust-Based Philanthropy

This guide gives an overview of the impact made possible when shifting to a trust-based approach, including impact on nonprofits, funders, communities, and the social sector. Trust-based funders are consistently seeing various opportunities for reflection, assessment, and positive outcomes–painting a bigger-picture of the positive impact on organizations and the social sector ecosphere.

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The Future is Trust-Based

The Future is Trust-Based

Chantias Ford, Director of Programs and Strategic Learning at the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, joins Monique Curry-Mims & Valerie Johnson on the Beyond Philanthropy Podcast to discuss the framework of Trust-Based Philanthropy, its critics, trust washing, and the future of trust in philanthropy.

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Trust-Based Philanthropy Explained (for Giving Circles)
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Trust-Based Philanthropy Explained (for Giving Circles)

This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of trust-based philanthropy as it applies specifically to giving circles. Included in the guide, you can find a list of frequently asked questions, outlines of concrete steps you can take, and a list of additional resources

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210 Goodbyes: Lessons From Ending Grantee Relationships
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210 Goodbyes: Lessons From Ending Grantee Relationships

This resource from the S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation provides guidance and practical steps for how to navigate the ending of a grantmaking relationship in a way that maintains your grantee partner’s needs in mind.

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6-Part Series: Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy

6-Part Series: Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy

In this six-part webinar series, the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project and featured speakers address common questions, clarify misconceptions, and explore ways to overcome obstacles in implementing trust-based philanthropy. 

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IVAR: Unrestricted Funding in Practice Series
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IVAR: Unrestricted Funding in Practice Series

These resources from UK-based IVAR provide case examples from funders who have implemented unrestricted funding practices in their organizations. Each case example provides an exploration of the impact shifting to unrestricted funding has made in their organizations, input from their grantee partners, and advice to other funders.

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Sample Collection: Welcome Letters for New Grantee Partners
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Sample Collection: Welcome Letters for New Grantee Partners

This collection of welcome letters from Thousand Currents and the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) demonstrate how funders can lead with trust and center relationships when embarking on new grantee partner relationships.

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