The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, in partnership with Philanthropy Colorado, Philanthropy Missouri, Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania, and New Mexico Association of Grantmakers, and Connecticut Council on Philanthropy, is pleased to announce a three-part virtual series on the values and practices of what it means to be a trust-based grantmaker.
Session #3: Transparent Communication, Soliciting Feedback, and Support Beyond the Check
Too often, foundations get in the way of the work nonprofits doing the work they know best. This can slow down progress, perpetuate inefficiencies, and obstruct nonprofit growth and innovation. Trust-based philanthropy reimagines that dynamic, advocating for six principles of grantmaking that are geared toward building partnership and mutual learning.
In this deep dive session, we will explore the nuts and bolts of the final three trust-based principles:
1) being transparent and responsive as a strategy to minimize power imbalances and build honest communication
2) soliciting and acting on feedback as an opportunity inform and strengthen your work
3) offering support beyond the check to support nonprofits more holistically while deepening your relationships with them. Since there is no one-size-fits-all approach to these principles, this session will spotlight three foundation’s stories of embracing these principles -- including the steps they have taken to embrace these practices, how they’re bringing the staff and board along, and what they are learning as a result.
Presenters:
John Esterle, Co-Executive Director, The Whitman Institute
Brenda Solorzano, CEO, Headwaters Foundation
Mailee Walker, Executive Director, Claneil Foundation
