If you and your organization are generally aligned with the spirit and intent behind the pledge, we encourage you to sign. We know that there are a range of factors – from budgetary, to structural, to governance-related – that may make it difficult for some to commit to the entire list of actions. By signing on, you are not committing to perfection, but rather to doing everything in your power to support the nonprofit sector at this time.

We are here to help. By signing, you are joining a larger community of funders who have experience operationalizing various aspects of this commitment. Trust-Based Philanthropy Project will co-host peer learning meetups, both national and regional, virtual and in-person, throughout the course of the year. We also can connect you with seasoned, TBP-aligned consultants if you are looking for more hands-on support in operationalizing aspects of the commitment.

Yes, we have an option for non-grantmaking organizations to express their endorsement. If you represent a philanthropy-serving organization, nonprofit network, philanthropy advising group, or similar organization, you can sign and be listed among our growing list of non-funder endorsers. Simply check “no” on the “Are you a funder” question, and the form will automatically update with new prompts for non-funders.

There is an option to express your endorsement privately as an individual. If you do this, neither your name nor your organization’s name will appear publicly; however, you will still have the option to be connected with other signatories to get tips on meeting the moment and making the case to your organization's leadership.

There is an option to sign privately, which you can select when you fill out the form. However, part of our intent with this pledge is to demonstrate philanthropy’s collective commitment to the sector, so we encourage you to sign publicly as a way to show your solidarity with nonprofits.

Please make a note of that when you sign up and we will omit your city and state.

By signing, you send a powerful message to the nonprofit sector: that you stand in solidarity with them and our communities at a time of mounting uncertainty. It is also an opportunity to affirm your commitment and values, and can be an effective tool in guiding conversations with your staff, board, and peers about how you can more effectively live into your purpose as funders. 

Signatories will also be invited to join peer organizing spaces to stay attuned to related efforts, advocate collectively, and emerge collective possibilities. In these spaces, we will regularly share reflections and insights from both funders and nonprofit leaders, in order to continue to ensure that our collective efforts are responsive to the moment.

We encourage you to proactively communicate with your grantee partners when you sign on, and what you are prepared to do in support of their work. Be proactive in explaining any new offerings or opportunities that you are definitely able to provide, and be transparent about any aspects of the commitment that you may be working on implementing in the future. Emphasize what you are doing, rather than what you are unable to do. They will appreciate your clear, timely, and transparent communication.

The Unite in Advance pledge is complementary but distinct from the Meet the Moment commitment. Meet the Moment is predominantly focused on coordinating philanthropic action on behalf of nonprofits, whereas the Unite in Advance pledge is focused on strengthening alignment among foundations to protect the freedom to give. Both are complementary efforts to coalesce philanthropic coordination to ensure the sustainability of the social sector.

At this time, our platform does not currently support sign-ons from organizations based outside of the U.S. and territories; and our community engagement efforts are primarily focused on networking and supporting U.S.-based funders. However, we do welcome support and endorsement from funders outside of the United States – and would be honored to list your organization’s name. If you would like this option, please send your inquiry directly to hello@trustbasedphilanthropy.org to have your name added to our list of supporters.