Mission

The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project is working to normalize equitable grantmaking, power-conscious behaviors, and community accountability as the standard of practice for effective philanthropy.

Purpose

Nonprofits are often at the forefront of social change, supporting ideas and solutions that reflect the dreams and needs of communities. Yet, for far too long, philanthropy has relied on approaches to funding that block rather than bolster the critical work of nonprofits and movements. The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project exists to reverse that trend.

We build tools, conduct experiments, forge alliances, and deploy narrative strategies to realize a future where trust-based philanthropy is the standard of practice for all philanthropies committed to a just and equitable society. In this future, funders work with communities and nonprofits to understand what is needed and how they can creatively and expansively leverage their assets to advance positive change. This is a future where there is collective accountability and collaborative commitment toward a shared vision for change.