This breakout session is part of the 2022 United Philanthropy Forum Annual Conference, July 18-20, 2022 in Seattle, WA. Registration required.
Trust-based philanthropy has gained widespread attention as an effort to address the inequitable power dynamics between funders and nonprofits. Not coincidentally, this growing interest is occurring at a time of significant power-reckoning in philanthropy that includes a much more intentional embrace of racial equity, a critical look at board governance and leadership development, and growing experimentation around participatory and more community-centric philanthropy.
As our sector continues to grapple with the implications of a global pandemic, deep-rooted racial injustice, and mounting climate crisis, philanthropic-serving organizations (PSOs) play a critically important role in pushing for a bolder vision for the future of the sector. How can we take advantage of the growing buzz around trust-based philanthropy to actualize this vision? How can we connect the dots among our programming strategies, experiment with new partnerships, and use this moment as an opportunity to reinforce a vision for philanthropy that is actionable, more community-centric, and that genuinely supports the change we want to see?
In this discussion among four regional PSOs, you’ll learn how trust-based programming was used in creative ways to help members self-reflect, learn with intention, and take bold actions toward advancing a more power-conscious, equitable approach to philanthropy. From webinar series, to structured cohorts, to pooled funds, to video-based trainings, these four PSOs are thinking boldly and creatively about how to leverage the learnings and tools from the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project to push dialogue and action among members.
Speakers:
Mares Asfaha, Senior Manager, Programs, Philanthropy Northwest
Kari McCann Boutell, President, Iowa Council of Foundations
Kate Seely, Leadership, Culture, and Community Senior Director, Northern California Grantmakers
Shaady Salehi, Executive Director, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project