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.

Trust-based philanthropy has been gaining momentum as an approach that alleviates power imbalances toward a more just and equitable nonprofit sector. While it is most associated with unrestricted grants and streamlined applications and reports, it is much greater than the sum of these practices. Fundamentally, trust-based philanthropy flips the script on the compliance-oriented culture of traditional philanthropy so that nonprofits have the agency and opportunity to achieve their goals.

But what does it actually look like to embody trust-based values in our work? What is the process of building trust and mutual accountability in a sector that has perpetuated harm? And how can we work together to create a culture of trust across our social sector ecosystem in New Mexico?

Join us for an engaging plenary panel discussion as we explore these questions together, hear from leaders who are operationalizing trust-based values and practices in different ways, and leave you with a renewed sense of understanding of the potential of trust-based philanthropy for our sector.

Speakers

Danielle LaJoie (moderator), Sr, Manager of Partnerships & Programming, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project

Kristi Dorr, Executive Director, Groundworks New Mexico

Marisa Magallanez, Chief Operating Officer, Albuquerque Community Foundation

Loe Marcoline, Director of Community Impact, Anchorum Health Foundation

Sylvan Argo, Grants Manager, LANL Foundation