Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy Session #3: How Do We Approach Risk and Due Diligence in Trust-Based Philanthropy?

Join Maryland Philanthropy Network and the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project for a 6-part webinar series focused on addressing common questions, clarifying misconceptions, and exploring ways to overcome obstacles in implementing trust-based philanthropy.

Trust-based philanthropy is a philosophy and approach rooted in values of relationship-building, mutual learning, and systemic equity – with a vision of advancing a healthier and more impactful nonprofit sector.

In Session #3, 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. Participants will gain knowledge around how to assess and respond to potential “risk” with a trust-based lens.

Our speakers will be: Stacey Faella, Woodcock Foundation; Shruti Jayaraman, Chicago Beyond; Mynor Veliz, Headwaters Foundation.

There will also be a dedicated space for small-group peer dialogue with other MPN members about ways to implement these practices into your grantmaking.

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Who should attend: Anyone in a grantmaking role that is curious about understanding the nuances of trust-based philanthropy and how it applies to your work. This series will be ideal for those who have some baseline familiarity with trust-based philanthropy and have questions about how it manifests in practice. 

For more information about this series, click here. 

This program is held in partnership with the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, a five-year initiative (2020-2024) that provides funders and grantmaking practitioners with the tools, frameworks, and community spaces to deepen their work of creating a more equitable and impactful philanthropic sector.

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• Recording Available Session #1 | Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM ET | Does Trust-Based Philanthropy Mean Unconditional Trust?
• Recording Available Session #2 | Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM ET | Does Unrestricted Funding Automatically Make a Funder Trust-Based?
• Recording Available Session #3 |  Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM ET | How Do We Approach Risk and Due Diligence in Trust-Based Philanthropy?
• Recording Available Session #4 | Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM ET | What Does Grantee Accountability Look Like in Trust-Based Philanthropy?
• Recording Available Session #5 | Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM ET | What Does Evaluation Look Like in a Trust-Based Context?
• Recording Available Session #6 | Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM ET | What Does Trust-Based Philanthropy Have to Do with Racial Equity?