This is the first session of a 6-part webinar series on Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy. For more information about this series, click here.
There is a common misperception that trust-based philanthropy is about trusting nonprofits unconditionally. In reality, a trust-based approach uses trust as a gateway to rightsize power imbalances between funders and grantees, in order to facilitate deeper, more transparent relationships. With an intentional priority on relationships over transactions, trust-based philanthropy creates conditions for mutual accountability in the funder-grantee relationship.
In this session, we will clarify the misperception that trust-based philanthropy means unconditional trust, and dig into the nuances of why trust is an important vehicle for more equitable funder-grantee relationships. Speakers will share how they have cultivated (and maintained) trust, how they model and reinforce mutual accountability in a trust-based way, and how they have worked through challenging moments when trust breaks down. Participants can expect to obtain greater clarity on why and how to build trust, and strategies for developing mutually agreed upon expectations for a trust-based funder-grantee relationship.
Series Programming
Each session requires a separate registration. At registration, please designate SoCal Grantmakers as your affiliated Philanthropy Serving Organization as it will make it easier for the event organizer to sort participants into breakouts. Please also feel free to review the recommended pre-readings for the series: TBP in 4-D, the Six Practices Guide, and Skeptic's Corner FAQs.
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Session #2: Does Unrestricted Funding Automatically Make a Funder Trust-Based? May 11, 2023
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Session #3: How Do We Approach Risk and Due Diligence in Trust-Based Philanthropy? May 31, 2023
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Session #4: What Does Grantee Accountability Look Like in Trust-Based Philanthropy? June 14th, 2023
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Session #5: What Does Evaluation Look Like in a Trust-Based Context? July 12th, 2023
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Session #6: What Does Trust-Based Philanthropy Have to Do With Racial Equity? August 2, 2023
