Why Big Giving Falls Short: A Conversation with Stupski Foundation CEO Glen Galaich Galaich discusses his new book, which argues that donors’ penchant for control, perpetuity and shutting out community members from decision-making is holding back social progress.

Galaich discusses his new book, which argues that donors’ penchant for control, perpetuity and shutting out community members from decision-making is holding back social progress.

Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/yn9pmpm5

#Philanthropy #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #CommunityDriven #FoundationReform

Report: Nonprofit Sector Is Facing “Existential Threats” Nonprofits are grappling with increases in demand amid decreased funding, the Center for Effective Philanthropy reports.

Nonprofits are grappling with increases in demand amid decreased funding, the Center for Effective Philanthropy reports.

Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/5n82w5f4

#NonprofitCrisis #FoundationPayout #PhilanthropyAccountability #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #CapacityBuilding #RapidResponseFunding

We had fantastic first Fundamentals Academy session covering the core practices of #trustbasedphilanthropy and participatory grantmaking! Join us for the next training in our 4-part series on March 10 as we dig into the do's and don'ts of #advocacy for #philanthropy 👉 catalystsd.org/series/funda...

The Rise of the 50-Year Plan: Why Philanthropy Must Think Longer Term Making change can take decades. Creating a vision for the long haul can help funders stay the course.

Making change can take decades. Creating a vision for the long haul can help funders stay the course.

Martha Ramirez(@martharamirez.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/33wzjav7

#LongTermPhilanthropy #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #MultiYearFunding #SpendDownVsPerpetuity #RacialJusticeFunding

How the J.M. Kaplan Fund’s Innovation Prize Punches Above Its Weight In some ways it's a traditional family foundation, but the J.M. Kaplan Fund stands out through its J.M.K. Innovation Prize.

In some ways it's a traditional family foundation, but the J.M. Kaplan Fund stands out through its J.M.K. Innovation Prize.

Dawn Wolfe(@drwolfe.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/3ek4p853

#Philanthropy #FamilyFoundations #InnovationPrize #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #NonprofitFunding #Grantmaking

Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties Fundamentals Academy An inside look at the "nuts and bolts" of philanthropy Session 1: Trust Based Philanthropy February 24, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Join Catalyst for Fundamentals Academy, covering the “nuts and bolts” of #philanthropy 👉 In Session 1 on #TrustBasedPhilanthropy, we'll explore types of philanthropy, practices of fostering trust between funders & grantees, and participatory grantmaking methodology. catalystsd.org/event/fundam...

The Wagner Foundation: Embracing Accompaniment at Home and Abroad As this family foundation evolves beyond its founder-led origins, Boston remains an anchor amid strategic and leadership change.

As this family foundation evolves beyond its founder-led origins, Boston remains an anchor amid strategic and leadership change.

Ade Adeniji(@adeadeniji.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/sbbkszst

#Philanthropy #Boston #PlaceBasedGiving #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #ArtsAndCulture #GlobalHealth

Inside the Roundhouse Foundation’s Growth into a Rural Funding Powerhouse We dig into the story of the Oregon-based foundation's expansion and how the family behind it are earnestly tackling the challenges of rural funding.

We dig into the story of the Oregon-based foundation's expansion and how the family behind it are earnestly tackling the challenges of rural funding.

Ade Adeniji(@adeadeniji.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/37da5p6f

#RuralPhilanthropy #PlaceBasedGiving #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #CommunityGiving

Data-Informed Planning for Fundraising Success Download E-Book Build Your Nonprofit Strategic Plan with T. Clay Buck Sustainable growth begins with a clear and consistent fundraising plan—and the most effective nonprofit strategic planning is guided by your donor data. Written by nonprofit expert T. Clay Buck, CFRE, Data-Informed Planning for Fundraising Success shows you how to leverage the data insights in […]

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The Schott Foundation Debuts New Tool to Chart Sustainable Grantmaking The Sustainable Grantmaking Benchmark is intended as a kind of LEED rating system for philanthropy.

The Sustainable Grantmaking Benchmark is intended as a kind of LEED rating system for philanthropy.

Connie Matthiessen(@cmatthiessen.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/5f83hr77

#Grantmaking #SustainableFunding #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #RacialJustice #EducationJustice #NonprofitSustainability

Much More to Come? 26 Young Giving Pledgers We take an updated look at the youngest donors who've signed the Giving Pledge and what they've prioritized so far.

We take an updated look at the youngest donors who've signed the Giving Pledge and what they've prioritized so far.

Martha Ramirez(@martharamirez.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/47tb2nuh

#WomensHealth #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #CollaborativeGiving #GenderEquity #GlobalHealth #ReproductiveJustice

How Melinda French Gates — and Daughters — Are Backing Women’s Health with a Collaborative Fund Two generations of Gateses joined ICONIQ Impact and other donors to launch the Women’s Health Co-Lab. Here’s a closer look.

Two generations of Gateses joined ICONIQ Impact and other donors to launch the Women’s Health Co-Lab. Here’s a closer look.

Lauren Evans Reports: tinyurl.com/86jwsuz8

#WomensHealth #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #CollaborativeGiving #GenderEquity #GlobalHealth #ReproductiveJustice #Philanthropy

MacKenzie Scott’s Big 2025 Gift Reveal: 4 Takeaways Scott's end-of-year update detailed 186 gifts totaling over $7.1 billion. IP's Mike Scutari takes a closer look.

Scott's end-of-year update detailed 186 gifts totaling over $7.1 billion. IP's Mike Scutari takes a closer look.

Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/d4m5z8pv

#MacKenzieScott #YieldGiving #MegaPhilanthropy #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #NonprofitFunding #SocialImpact #EquityInAction #GlobalGiving #HBCUs

The Revolution Will Not Be Funded | Part 4: When Funders Actually Trust Nonprofits, Organizations Get Stronger from Letters to the Housed by Paul Asplund of SecondGrace.LA

This week: The evidence for trust-based funding.

MacKenzie Scott gave $19.2B unrestricted
→ 93% mission success, 2% problems

Ford Foundation BUILD gave 5-year operating support
→ 83% more financially resilient

Full article: buff.ly/6u6GnEh

#TrustBasedPhilanthropy #SystemicChange

MacKenzie Scott’s billion-dollar bet on vibes A billionaire’s spiritual guide to letting go — of $19 billion.

Stanford PACS Executive Director Priya Shanker spoke with @vox.com about MacKenzie Scott's approach to #giving and the value of #TrustBasedPhilanthropy.

When Philanthropy Chooses Optics Over Outcomes Funders are rewarding “relationships and reputation” over actual results, Monica DuPea of the Nevada Youth Empowerment Project writes.

Funders are rewarding “relationships and reputation” over actual results, Monica DuPea of the Nevada Youth Empowerment Project writes.

Guest Contributor, Monica DuPea Reports: tinyurl.com/y25whm7c

#Nonprofits #SocialImpact #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #HomelessYouth #NevadaYouthEmpowermentProject

The Eleventh Hour: 3 Takeaways from MacKenzie Scott’s Latest Essay Scott’s first Yield Giving essay of the year sets the thematic stage for an upcoming tranche of gifts — and offers a window into her thinking.

MacKenzie Scott’s first essay of the year sets the thematic stage for an upcoming tranche of grants — and offers a window into her thinking.

Mike Scutari reports: tinyurl.com/2whtezsj

#MacKenzieScott #YieldGiving #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #WomenInPhilanthropy #BigPhilanthropy #RacialEquity #HBCUs

Read the open letter signed by several of Canada’s nonprofits and charities to advance trust-based giving in Canada. The letter advocates for funding practices that centre on integrity, transparency, and long-term impact. http://bit.ly/3J0eKyp
#TrustBasedPhilanthropy #NonprofitLeadership

Announcing our #CatalystConf2025 Grounding Speaker 🎉 @calendow.bsky.social CEO Brenda Solórzano is a nationally recognized voice in #trustbasedphilanthropy and a champion for equity. Learn about Brenda and other conference speakers and register at catalystsd.org/event/bright...

#sandiegoevents

Houston Endowment expands Collaboration Fund giving with $15 million investment in local nonprofit leadership and resiliency New phase of funding reaffirms foundation’s commitment to flexible, trust-based grantmaking amid new challenges for nonprofit sector Amid a challenging financial environment for nonprofits…

Because when nonprofits thrive, Houston thrives. More: https://f.mtr.cool/ygvlsyykux

#TrustBasedPhilanthropy #HoustonNonprofits

Team Catalyst joined 200+ leaders from across the country in Denver for #forumcon25 to navigate real-time challenges for #philanthropy.

Get takeaways on #trustbasedphilanthropy #ruralphilanthropy & more at www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

@unitedphilanthropy.bsky.social @futuregood.bsky.social

Philanthropy’s Moment: Moving Money Like It’s Our Only Job Carmen Rojas of the Marguerite Casey Foundation gives us an inside look at its move to increase payout by over five times this year.

Carmen Rojas, PhD (she/her) of the Marguerite Casey Foundation gives us a look inside its move to increase payout by over five times this year.

Read Here: tinyurl.com/ynw4faf3

#Philanthropy #GrantsForCivilRights #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #SocialJusticeFunding ‪@caseygrants.bsky.social‬

📣 Just released: A new #PhilanosU session on Community-Centric Grantmaking 📅 November 11, 2024. Let’s move forward together—toward a community-powered future in philanthropy. 🎥 Available to stream now!
philanos.org/Philanos-U-2...
#CollectiveGiving #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #WomenLeadGiving

The Literary Arts Are in Crisis. Funders Can Help More Than They Realize Katherine Don surveys the dire state of funding for writing and literature amid federal cuts, arguing that there is actually a lot grantmakers can do at relatively low cost.

Katherine Don surveys the dire state of funding for writing and literature amid federal cuts, arguing that there is actually a lot grantmakers can do at relatively low cost.

Read Here: tinyurl.com/vn5b3s6s

#GrantsForTheArts #Philanthropy #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #LiteraryFunding #ArtsInfrastructure

Woods Fund Chicago’s Michelle Morales on the Myths of Perpetuity We connected with Morales to discuss how the foundation defines fiduciary responsibility, philanthropy’s myths that have become rules, and why "we should all be working ourselves out of a job."

📈🔥 “We believe we should work ourselves out of a job.”

Woods Fund Chicago is raising the bar on payout, equity, and what real responsibility looks like in philanthropy 👇
📖 @drwolfe.bsky.social Reports: tinyurl.com/5n7bb9t8

#Philanthropy #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #FiduciaryResponsibility

Proud to work with people and organizations making a difference! We helped to launch this inaugural award - The Spark Prize powered by Missouri Foundation for Health! #trustbasedphilanthropy

What We Set Out to Learn: The Story Behind WomenStrong’s Outcome Evaluation | WomenStrong International In the Fall of 2024, WomenStrong International partnered with Ignited Word to conduct an outcome evaluation focused on two primary objectives: 1) to co-develop and apply an organizational strengths fr...

How do you truly measure outcomes in women’s rights work?
We teamed up with @IgnitedWord for an outcome evaluation focused on resilience, reflection, and shared power.
Here’s how we approached this work — and why it matters:
www.womenstrong.org/news-resourc...
#TrustBasedPhilanthropy

Exit Bill Gates; Enter Trust-Based Philanthropy (Opinion) Plus, meet the man who wants to tax most of the nonprofit world; and seven ways to secure corporate partnerships

#BillGates & #TrustBasedPhilanthropy, Hiring #GovernmentWorkers, #DonorAdvisedFunds (1); More on DAF's (2); #Wildlife #GrantWriting (3) + #Nonprofit #Fundraising #Advice (4-5): ow.ly/YMNl50VU17p ow.ly/W3Ck50VU17o ow.ly/7vcA50VU17n ow.ly/kVzx50VU17k ow.ly/Y6sf50VU17m

Shifting the Ground Toward Trust Our grant-funded project to help women leaving the life of sexual exploitation wasn’t going as planned. We’d struggled to identify outcomes for a brand-new program when we first applied for the grant,...

What We're Reading 📖 Kim Berry Jones of Catalyst member organization The Kinship Fund, pens a candid breakdown of the Fund's #trustbasedphilanthropy approach to nonprofit partnerships as well as her personal journey to this philosophy. Readon for 6 tips for funders! www.linkedin.com/pulse/shifti...

Power Shift | Do we want to relinquish power, or not? They represent two sides of an ambitious reform process. They often attend the same meetings, and yet, they’ve never spoken one-on-one. Until now.

🎧 Must-listen from @newhumanitarian.bsky.social
Are donors really ready to cede control to communities?
This episode digs into power, participation & how funders view participatory approaches.
🔗 thenewhumanitarian.org/podcasts/202...
#Philanthropy #PowerShift #TrustBasedPhilanthropy #Participation