In this session, we will explore the notion of risk – and how to reframe our understanding and analysis of risk to consider the reciprocal nature of the funder-grantee relationship. We’ll hear from funders who have implemented trust-based values and practices in their due diligence process, and have identified ways to bridge the gap between donor/board desires and grantee needs.
In this session, we’ll unpack the difference between unrestricted funding that is deployed in a trust-based way, and what it looks like when it’s not. We’ll also share case studies from funders who have shifted from project-specific to majority unrestricted funding, as well as those who have embedded trust-based values within semi-restricted grants
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.
The second webinar in this two-part learning series will focus on how to cultivate the internal support needed for this work of bringing your organization’s values and practices into deeper alignment.
The first of this two-part webinar series will address how foundation staff at any level can champion a trust-based approach from within and will unpack the rationale for adopting trust-based philanthropy from three standpoints: How it benefits the funder; How it benefits nonprofit partners; and How it furthers philanthropy’s collective values and goals.