Amid ongoing threats to our sector’s work, trust-based philanthropy (TBP) remains a strategic approach to effectively supporting our communities. However, implementing these practices can come with challenges. Obstacles can arise that hinder progress or stall our efforts. In these moments, it’s even more critical that we stay committed and ensure these challenges don’t derail our work. How can funders navigate these obstacles and deepen trust-based practices to better sustain and support our communities?

Join Philanthropy Northwest’s senior advisors with The Giving Practice and the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project to explore common hurdles, and ways to overcome them, for deeper implementation of trust-based practices.  We'll discuss common challenges funders encounter in operationalizing trust-based philanthropy, including: 

• Time and capacity limitations - "We want to implement more TBP practices but don't have time or enough staff!" 

• Building internal culture to support trust-based practices - "Our internal culture doesn't support TBP practices!" 

• Managing tensions around equity priorities while implementing trust-based philanthropy - "What does it look like to do TBP and further our equity work in tandem?" 

• Bringing your board along in this work - "Our board isn't familiar with TBP and/or is skeptical of what this work entails." 

Participants will leave this program with valuable insights and actionable recommendations to navigate challenges and strengthen their commitment to trust-based practices.

Who Should Attend?

This space is for funders who are familiar with trust-based philanthropy and have started to implement trust-based practices — whether you're just beginning or have been doing this work for years. It’s designed for individuals at any level within a foundation who are feeling stuck or navigating specific challenges in advancing trust-based approaches.

You do not need to be a Philanthropy Northwest member, but you do need to represent a foundation or grantmaking institution.