Trust-Based Philanthropy for Community Foundations: Engaging Donors and DAF Holders in the Trust-Based Journey

Join The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, Philanthropy Northwest, and the Iowa Council of Foundations for a two-part series designed for community foundations that are actively working to embrace trust-based philanthropy. This two-part series will explore how trust-based philanthropy plays out in the unique context of community foundations working at the intersection of grantmaking, fund development, donor relations and community leadership:

• Part one, "Operationalizing Trust-based Philanthropy In Community Foundation Grantmaking" -- June 8, 1-2:30 pm. Register separately here.
• Part two, “Engaging Donors and DAF Holders in the Trust-Based Journey,” will explore ways to engage donors to understand the value of trust-based giving, and the unique role of community foundations as conveners and relationship-brokers in the community. (July 13 -- register on this page.)

Both sessions will feature perspectives from community foundation practitioners who have made strides along the trust-based journey – in their grantmaking, in their internal cultures and structures, as well as in their board and donor relations. Participants can expect to walk away with actionable ideas that they can integrate into their existing strategies, as well as talking points that can help them better make the case for trust-based philanthropy with staff, board members, and donors.

Who should attend: This series is open to all staff, board members, and affiliate contractors of community foundations, especially those who are leading grantmaking and donor relations. We highly encourage multiple staff to attend, since the ability for community foundations to lead on trust-based philanthropy requires the active investment of multiple departments.

Session Objectives:

• Convene community foundations to connect on how to implement trust-based practices
• Inspire community foundation staff by sharing case studies that provide actionable ideas for putting trust-based values into practice
• Provide talking points that can help make the case for trust-based philanthropy with donors, DAF-holders and board members

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Cost
Free. If two or more representatives from your community foundation attend, you are eligible for mileage reimbursement -- up to $100 per community foundation. 

Idea Implementation Grants
Attendees are also eligible to apply for Idea Implementation grant funding (up to $2,500 per CF).