Brenda Solórzano reflects on over 7 years at Headwaters Foundation and what she’s learned about TBP along the way. (Reposted from The Giving Practice at Philanthropy Northwest)

The perspectives in this supplement with Stanford Social Innovation Review shed light on what trust-based philanthropy all about, and what it looks like in a range of contexts. They reinforce that trust-based philanthropy is highly strategic, deeply relational, and sometimes messy; and that this work is necessary in order to advance a more just and equitable future.

The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project is pleased to announce this multi-part series exploring the relationship between trust-based philanthropy and racial equity including why a racial equity lens is needed, what a racial equity lens is in a trust-based approach, and how to operationalize it.

Ever wonder where the name “trust-based philanthropy” came from? The roots of the framework and movement trace back to The Whitman Institute (TWI), a San Francisco-based grantmaking institution that sunsetted in 2022. The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project team sat down with Pia Infante, former Co-Executive Director of The Whitman Institute, to get the scoop.

The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project is pleased to announce a six-part webinar series addressing common questions, clarifying misconceptions, and exploring ways to overcome obstacles in implementing trust-based philanthropy.

The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project was thrilled to welcome Chantias Ford to our team this year as the new Director of Programs. Chantias brings an abundance of skill, passion, and heart to the role. Get to know her more in the Q & A below.

The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project was thrilled to welcome Danielle LaJoie to our team in January 2023 as Senior Manager of Partnerships & Programming. Danielle brings a long history in philanthropy to the role, dating back to her youth! Get to know her more in the Q & A below.

The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project was thrilled to welcome Eleni Refu to our team this year as the new Senior Manager of Knowledge & Resources. Eleni brings a rich set of experiences and wisdom to the role. Get to know her more in the Q & A below.

In our December 2022 newsletter, we confirmed that the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project still plans to wind down at the end of 2024. To be clear, this does not mean that the trust-based philanthropy movement is going away. We at the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project want to be responsible and intentional about how we support the next chapter of this movement.

In our 2022 Community Survey, we heard back from 141 respondents. While the vast majority of participants are well on their way to implementing trust-based philanthropy⁠, how they experience, implement, and see trust-based philanthropy was not a monolith.

Are you passionate about the power of strategic communications and peer engagement to transform the culture and practice of philanthropy? If so, you might be the Communications and Engagement Lead we’re looking for! Learn more about the position and how to apply.

The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, in partnership with the Environmental Grantmakers Association, Blue Sky Funders Forum, and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders, is pleased to announce a four-part webinar series on using trust-based values to guide your philanthropy’s grantmaking practices, culture, structures, and leadership.

The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project welcomed two new team members this summer, Caitlan Cole (Collaboration Coordinator) and Eddie Whitfield (Learning Coordinator). Get to know Caitlan and Eddie in this Q+A post.