Trust-Based Philanthropy is Trending. What Will It Take to Sustain It?

Last week, over 200 foundations signed a pledge calling upon philanthropy to loosen restrictions on nonprofits amidst the mounting uncertainty of COVID-19. We along with the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project are heartened to see this outpouring of action and support, and thrilled that it’s sparked a growing trend toward trust.

Signing a pledge is commendable, but it’s a relatively easy step. Actually operationalizing a trust-based culture–one that proactively addresses power and equity–is where the real work lives. Join us for a webinar that will kick off a series of joint programming this year on what it takes to build, implement and sustain a trust-based culture that can drive more effective support for nonprofits and communities. When we look back on this moment in history, let’s remember it as the pivotal moment when philanthropy shook off the dust from antiquated policies, turned a more critical lens on itself, and put trust and power in the hands of nonprofits and the communities they serve—not just as a temporary relief strategy, but as a new normal over the long term.

Speakers

• Marcus Walton, President & CEO, GEO
• Pia Infante, Co-Executive Director, the Whitman Institute; Steering Committee Chair, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project
• Carrie Avery, President, Durfee Foundation; Board Member, GEO; Steering Committee Member, Trust-Based Philanthropy Project