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Back to the Essence: Trust-Based Philanthropy's Origin, Ethos, and Growth

This is part one of our webinar series for funders, hosted in collaboration with JustFund.

Hear from the founders and leaders of Trust-Based Philanthropy Project as they explore the movement's genesis, fundamental ethos, and evolution. Discover how the framework moved beyond simple practices to champion the deeper, internal organizational changes, in structures, culture, and leadership, required to truly implement values like power-sharing, humility, and collaboration. Reconnect with the core meaning of being a trust-based philanthropist.

Speakers:

  • Shaady Salehi, Co-Executive Director, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project (moderator)

  • Pia Infante, Co-Executive Director, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project

  • Brenda Solórzano, President & CEO, The California Endowment

  • Phil Li, President & CEO, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation

Attendees will get:

  • A candid conversation with the founders and leaders of Trust-Based Philanthropy Project about the movement's origin story, core ethos, and growth.

  • An understanding of how the trust-based philanthropy framework evolved from promoting simple practices to advocating for deeper internal work in structures, culture, and leadership.

  • A renewed connection to the essence and core meaning of what it truly means to be a trust-based philanthropist.

  • Knowledge of the biggest misconceptions about trust-based philanthropy and the movement's future focus.

  • Guidance on the most important first step for funders beginning their trust-based philanthropy journey.

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March 10

From Theory to Practice: How Funders are Living Trust-Based Philanthropy