Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties Session “The Fundamentals of Grantmaking”
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 10:00am-2:00pm PT
This session “The Fundamentals of Grantmaking: Session One” is part of a series hosted by Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Registration is required.
Join Catalyst for this fundamentals session to explore the why and how of trust-based philanthropy including how to create effective and equitable philanthropic relationships.
Pre-Conference Trustee Workshop at Virginia Funders Network Conference
Monday, May 6, 2024 2:00pm-3:00pm ET
This in-person pre-conference trustee workshop is part of the Virginia Funders Network conference happening May 6-8, 2024 in Richmond, VA. Registration is required.
Join this interactive session for foundation trustees to explore the multi-faceted trustee role including a discussion of trust-based philanthropy for trustees.
What Impact Does Trust-Based Philanthropy Facilitate?
Thursday, May 9th 2024, 1:00pm-2:30pm ET
Join the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project in this peer-to-peer funder conversation where we will discuss how we are framing the relationship between trust-based philanthropy and impact, and will make space for funders to reflect on how this applies to their work.
Keynote Speech at Community Foundation Opportunity Network Forum
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am ET
This in-person keynote session is part of the Community Foundation Opportunity Network Forum happening May 14-15, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. Registration is required.
Join Shaady Salehi and Pamela Ross for this engaging keynote speech on trust-based philanthropy and community foundations.
Plenary Session at Feedback Labs Summit: How Perspectives on Community Shape Giving
Thursday, May 16, 2024 9:00am - 10:15am MT
This in-person plenary session “How Perspectives on Community Shape Giving“ is part of the Feedback Labs Summit happening May 15-17, 2024 in Denver, CO. Registration is required.
Join this plenary session to explore different perspectives on community and how they lead to different approaches to giving.
Spark Conversation at Grantmakers for Effective Organizations Conference: A Trust-Based Philanthropy Peerspace, Connecting and Advocating
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm PT
This in-person spark conversation “A Trust-Based Philanthropy Peerspace: Connecting and Advocating” is part of the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations Conference happening May 20-22, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA. Registration is required.
Join this spark conversation to connect with others on the TBP journey and gain tangible skills and recommendations for how to operationalize the more nuanced aspects of the approach.
Trust-Based Philanthropy 101
Thursday, April 18 , 2024, 2:00pm-3:30pm ET
This session is designed for grantmaking professionals who are new to trust-based philanthropy. A small group of participants will engage in a highly interactive introduction session to TBP, with actionable steps to take to dig deeper into the work.
The Future of Philanthropy is Trust-Based: A Community Conversation
Thursday, March 28, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm ET
Join the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project for a funder-to-funder community conversation on the recent trust-based philanthropy supplement of the Stanford Social Innovation Review.
Trust-Based Philanthropy With A Racial Equity Lens Cohort: Workshop Session Three
Wednesday, February 21st, 10:00am-11:30am PT / 1:00pm - 2:30pm ET
This is the third workshop session of a multi-part cohort on trust-based philanthropy with a racial equity lens. Registration for the entire cohort is required. For more information about this cohort, click here.
Join us for the third and final session in this series to learn how to implement a trust-based approach with a racial equity lens including the steps needed to operationalize this work.
Groundworks New Mexico Conference Plenary Session
Thursday, February 8, 2024, 1:30pm-2:30pm MT
This plenary “Creating an Ecosystem of Trust in New Mexico’s Social Sector” is part of the Groundworks New Mexico Conference happening Feburary 8-9, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. Registration is required.
Join us for an engaging plenary panel discussion as we explore what it looks like to create a culture of trust in New Mexico and leave you with a renewed sense of understanding of the potential of trust-based philanthropy for our sector.
Making the Case for Trust-Based Philanthropy
Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 10:00am-1:00pm PT / 1:00pm - 4:00pm ET
Join us for a special skill-building workshop on Making the Case for Trust-Based Philanthropy.
Trust-Based Philanthropy With A Racial Equity Lens Cohort: Workshop Session Two
Thursday, January 18th, 10:00am-11:30am PT / 1:00pm - 2:30pm ET
This is the second workshop session of a multi-part cohort on trust-based philanthropy with a racial equity lens. Registration for the entire cohort is required. For more information about this cohort, click here.
Join us for the second session in this cohort to outline what a racial equity lens looks like in trust-based philanthropy and clarify the nuance and depth of a trust-based approach with a racial equity lens.
Philanthropy, Power, & Systems Transformation: A Virtual Learning Community
Thursday, December 7th, 2023 12:00pm-4:00pm ET
This virtual interactive program is hosted by the Social Impact Exchange. It is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
In this session, we will review the key dynamics in the system of philanthropy that drive power imbalances and funding that perpetuates inequity and we will look at trust-based philanthropy as a model for addressing these problematic dynamics. We will hear from both the Social Impact Exchange (SIE) and staff of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project on shifting the balance of power in philanthropy and the potential for systems transformation.
Truths and Misconceptions Behind Trust-Based Philanthropy
Friday, December 1, 2023 9:00am - 11:00am ET
This in-person event is hosted by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation and Foundation For the Carolinas. Registration is required.
Join this in-person event to hear from a panel of funders and nonprofits to tease out the nuances and illuminate the importance of trust-based philanthropy as a tool for true social impact.
Trust-Based Philanthropy With A Racial Equity Lens Cohort: Workshop Session One
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 10:00am-11:30am PT / 1:00pm - 2:30pm ET
This is the first workshop session of a multi-part cohort on trust-based philanthropy with a racial equity lens. Registration for the entire cohort is required. For more information about this cohort, click here.
Join us for the first session in this cohort to learn why trust-based philanthropy and racial equity are complementary approaches and why funders should prioritize both.
Keynote Speech at the Wisconsin Philanthropy Network Conference
Thursday, November 9, 2023 9:15am - 10:30am CT
This in-person keynote is part of the Wisconsin Philanthropy Network Conference happening November 8-9, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Registration is required.
Join the Wisconsin Philanthropy Network for a trust-based philanthropy focused keynote speech from Brenda Solorzano, CEO of the Headwaters Foundation.
Breakout Session at the Technology Association of Grantmakers Conference: Trust-Based Tech Values, Have You Done Your Due Diligence?
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 2:30pm - 4:00m CT
This in-person breakout session “Trust-Based Tech Values: Have You Done Your Due Diligence?" is part of the Technology Association of Grantmakers Conference happening November 6-9, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Registration is required.
Are you conducting values due diligence for your technology selection and utilization? Join Grantbook and the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project as we explore ways to align your organizational values to your technology.
Breakout Session at the Council of Michigan Foundations Conference: Exploring Trust-Based, Equity-Driven Practices
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 11:30am-12:45pm ET
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.
In this session, we will dig deep into values. We will reflect on the ways that trust-based values show up in our individual roles. 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.
Session at National Conference for Growing Community Foundations: Embracing Trust-Based Philanthropy, Insights from an Indiana Community Foundation & the National Movement
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 2:45pm-5:00pm CT
This in-person deeper dive session “Embracing Trust-Based Philanthropy: Insights from an Indiana Community Foundation & the National Movement” is part of the National Conference for Growing Community Foundations happening October 18-20, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas. Registration is required.
In this session, we will explore the unique opportunities and challenges for community foundations seeking to embrace and implement trust-based philanthropy. Together, we will dive deep into what it looks like for community foundations to lean into this approach fully.
Breakout Session at Exponent Philanthropy Conference: Busting Myths, The Strategic Case for Unrestricted Funding
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 3:00pm - 4:15pm ET
This in-person breakout session “Busting Myths: The Strategic Case for Unrestricted Funding” is part of the Exponent Philanthropy Annual Conference happening October 17-19, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. Registration is required.
Join this session to explore why it’s strategic and effective for funders to provide unrestricted funding and learn how to make the case for unrestricted funding to your board and other funders.
The Trust Gap: The Troubling Lack of Direct, Flexible Funding for Human Rights in the Global South and East
Thursday, October 12, 2023 11:00am-12:00pm ET
Join the Human Rights Funders Network for a virtual research briefing exploring the data in their new report “The Trust Gap: The Troubling Lack of Direct, Flexible Funding for Human Rights in the Global South and East.”
Breakout Session at NY Funders Alliance Conference: Beyond the Basics: Operationalizing Trust-Based Philanthropy
Thursday, October 12, 2023 11:00am-12:00pm ET
This in-person breakout session “Beyond the Basics: Operationalizing Trust-Based Philanthropy” is part of the NY Funders Alliance Conference happening October 11-12, 2023 in Syracuse, NY. Registration is required.
Join the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project for an interactive session to go beyond the basics and towards truly operationalizing what it means to be a trust-based practitioner.
Pre-Conference Workshop at NY Funders Alliance Conference: Aligning Foundation Values with Practices: A Trust-Based Approach
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 12:00pm-2:00pm ET
This in-person pre-conference workshop “Aligning Foundation Values with Practices: A Trust-Based Approach” is part of the NY Funders Alliance Conference happening October 11-12, 2023 in Syracuse, NY. Registration is required.
Join this interactive pre-conference workshop on aligning foundation values with practices. In this session, we’ll take some time to review Trust-Based Philanthropy values and reflect on the ways that those values can show up in our individual roles.
Trust-Based Philanthropy 101
This highly interactive program is limited to 40 participants.
Thursday, September 14, 2023 2:00pm-3:30pm ET
This interactive small-group virtual program will allow participants who are new to the concept of trust-based philanthropy to learn more about what it is, what it looks like, and how to implement it.
Breakout Session at Arizona Nonprofit + Grantmaker Conference: On the Journey Together, Exploring Trust-Based Partnerships
This in-person breakout session “On the Journey Together: Exploring Trust-Based Partnerships” is part of the Arizona Nonprofit + Grantmaker Conference happening August 24, 2023 in Mesa, AZ. Registration is required.
Thursday, August 24, 2023, 1:00PM-2:15PM MT
Join this breakout session to explore tangible strategies to cultivate trust-based funder and grantee partnerships and learn what it means to fully embrace the trust-based philanthropy approach.
Demystifying TBP Session #6: What Does Racial Equity Have to Do With Trust-Based Philanthropy?
Wednesday, August 2, 2023, Noon-2:00PM PT / 3:00-5:00PM ET
This session will explore the connection and distinction trust-based philanthropy and racial equity, and why both should be prioritized for trust-based funders. Participants will gain a deeper knowledge on why and how to explicitly prioritize racial equity in your trust-based practices and values.
Trust-Based Philanthropy for Community Foundations: Part 2
Thursday, July 13, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Join The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, Philanthropy Northwest, and the Iowa Council of Foundations for Part Two of a two-part series designed for community foundations that are actively working to embrace trust-based philanthropy.
Demystifying TBP Session #5: What Does Evaluation Look Like in a Trust-Based Context?
Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Noon-2:00PM PT / 3:00-5:00PM ET
In this session, we will unpack the important nuances of trust-based evaluation and we will highlight examples of how grantmakers are relying on rigor and continuous learning to understand impact.
Trust-Based Philanthropy 101
Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 2:00pm-3:30pm ET
This session is designed for grantmaking professionals who are new to trust-based philanthropy. Up to 30 participants will engage in a general overview on trust-based concepts, with actionable steps to take to dig deeper into the work.
Reimagining Philanthropy for the 21st Century: Tech, Trust-Based Philanthropy & Modern Grantmaking
Thursday, June 15th, 2023, 1:00PM-2:00PM ET
Join this session hosted by Foundation Source for a discussion on trust-based philanthropy, modern grantmaking, and tech innovation in service of grantee relationships that are grounded in transparency, mutual learning, and operational efficiency.
Demystifying TBP Session #4: What Does Grantee Accountability Look Like in Trust-based Philanthropy?
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Noon-2:00PM PT / 3:00-5:00PM ET
This session will explore some of the underlying questions and concerns around accountability in philanthropy, and will offer insights from funders who have benefited from embracing trust-based philanthropy with a lens of mutual accountability.
Trust-Based Philanthropy for Community Foundations: Part 1
Thursday, June 8, 2023, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Join The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, Philanthropy Northwest, and the Iowa Council of Foundations for Part One of a two-part series designed for community foundations that are actively working to embrace trust-based philanthropy.
Learning Lab at GIH Annual Conference: Hot Topics in Foundation Governance
This in-person session is part of the Grantmakers in Health Conference in Minneapolis, MN. Registration is required.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 2:30PM-4:30PM CT
Join this Learning Lab conference session, designed specifically for health foundation trustees to dive into philanthropic governance practices, including an exploration of trust-based philanthropy for trustees.
Demystifying TBP Session #3: How Do We Approach Risk and Due Diligence in Trust-Based Philanthropy?
Wednesday, May 31, 2023, Noon-2:00PM PT / 3:00-5:00PM ET
In this session, we will explore the notion of risk – and how to reframe our understanding and analysis of risk to consider the reciprocal nature of the funder-grantee relationship. We’ll hear from funders who have implemented trust-based values and practices in their due diligence process, and have identified ways to bridge the gap between donor/board desires and grantee needs.
Luncheon Plenary at Council of NJ Grantmakers Annual Conference
This in-person plenary session is part of the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers conference in Somerset, NJ. Registration is required.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 11:45AM-1:00PM ET
This luncheon plenary session will outline the underlying values of a trust-based approach, and how this ties into our collective responsibility in advancing a sector-wide culture wherein our work reflects the needs and dreams of communities.
Demystifying TBP Session #2: Does Unrestricted Funding Automatically Make a Funder Trust-Based?
Thursday, May 11, 2023, Noon-2:00PM PT / 3:00-5:00PM ET
In this session, we will unpack the difference between unrestricted funding that is deployed in a trust-based way, and what it looks like when it’s not. We’ll also share case studies from funders who have shifted from project-specific to majority unrestricted funding, as well as those who have embedded trust-based values within semi-restricted grants