Our latest analysis of how funders are understanding, operationalizing, and grappling with trust-based philanthropy, what changes they have made and sustained since 2020, and what obstacles they may be facing. Based on survey data from 573 grantmakers.

An analysis of top motivations for pursuing trust-based philanthropy, organizational shifts to trust-based practices and operations, and contributing factors for organizational change. Based on survey data from 396 grantmakers on the trust-based philanthropy journey. 

Key trends from discussions with nonprofit executive directors about whether and how they were experiencing shifts in power dynamics in their funder relationships.

An analysis of which aspects of trust-based philanthropy are most resonant for grantmakers on the TBP journey, which tools and resources have been most effective, and the top challenges and misperceptions related to trust-based philanthropy. Based on survey data from 141 grantmakers on the trust-based philanthropy journey, gathered in 2022.

A 2021 assessment of the trends, motivators, and catalysts to philanthropic leaders making the decision to adopt and implement trust-based philanthropy.