Are you a funder interested in exploring what trust-based philanthropy is and how it works?
You've come to the right place.
When nonprofit leaders said, “share power and trust us,” we responded by founding the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project.
Since 2020, the Project has provided grantmakers with the tools, frameworks, and community spaces to deepen their work, and has helped catalyze a movement of trust-based funders building a more equitable and impactful philanthropic sector.
Here are some ways to get started:
Get familiar with the fundamentals
Trust-based philanthropy flips the script on conventional power dynamics, offering a set of six grantmaking practices that can help redistribute power to advance a more impactful sector.
Assess your starting point
Fill out our self-reflection tool to examine how trust currently shows up in your work, and where you might have some room to grow. This can be a helpful way to clarify focal points for your journey.
Peruse our resources
Check out our Resources page for webinar recordings, how-to guides, and templates to help jumpstart your journey. Learn from funders who have adopted trust-based philanthropy by reading their testimonials on our interactive Story Map.
Attend an online info session
We host TBP 101 info sessions designed to help orient newcomers around the purpose and practices of trust-based philanthropy. Check out our events calendar for an upcoming session, and bring a colleague!
Stay connected
There are many ways to grow your trust-based practice alongside others. Get the latest through our bimonthly newsletter, explore our blog, or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.