Pia Infante

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@thecathyshow @LudovicSpeaks @philanthrocafe @TrustBasedPhil Yup! Thank you both for these provocations.

“While Scott’s giving and trust-based philanthropy are not identical, both are part of promising sea change to reimagine philanthropy to be more accountable to the communities it serves.” - Pia Infante, @TrustBasedPhil trustbasedphilanthropy.org/blog-1/tbp-or-…

@LudovicSpeaks @thecathyshow @philanthrocafe @TrustBasedPhil What I see you pointing to here is that funding structural change requires a broader imagination and the willingness to resource other forms thatn c3's - like c4's or PRI's, etc. Plus one on that @LudovicSpeaks

@thecathyshow @philanthrocafe @TrustBasedPhil One Pia’s stated reasons for it not being trust-based was that it was a 1 time grant rather than long term. And it’s my assertion that people who can give less restrictive $ than c3 aren’t showing trust if they only give c3

@LudovicSpeaks @philanthrocafe @TrustBasedPhil Good question, @LudovicSpeaks, I think it speaks to my point that angel donorship (of whatever stripe) is distinct from a @TrustBasedPhil skin in the game with you way of partnering.

@philanthrocafe @TrustBasedPhil Hmmm, I mostly agree…but I am fine with her giving $ all at once rather than in installments-and she has agreed to give the $ over time when grantees have requested that. My major thing is-is c3 giving from individuals trust based when it could have been less restricted?

Is Mackenzie Scott a trust-based funder? My revised take here: trustbasedphilanthropy.org/blog-1/tbp-or-…

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Trust is not something you "set and forget"- it requires cultivation and regular maintenance. -@shaadys @TrustBasedPhil #DemystifyingTBP

"We can't always assume #nonprofits are ready to trust foundations. There is inherently a power imbalance...it requires cultivation and maintenance." -@shaadys #DemystifyingTBP

Does Trust-Based Philanthropy Mean Unconditional Trust? - No, not in my experience as a grantee, trust is earned, built, and when it's broken it needs repair. It needs care to build and sustain it. - @YolandaCoentro #DemystifyingTBP

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A common question we get is "how do we find organizations we can trust?" Our answer- start with a place of trust! @shaadys @TrustBasedPhil #demystifyingTBP

A sad reality.

What does trust-based philanthropy look like in practice? "The 6-practices can be interrupted in many ways. @RSClarkFdn it's an invitation to think differently. It allows the grantee partner to focus on the work. It's captured in trusting community." -@phipster #DemystifyingTBP

If we say trust-based philanthropy is not about unconditional trust, what is it about? There is a due-diligence and homework process that we do upfront. We believe that our grantee partners can make the decision on how they use the funds. @phipster @RSClarkFdn #DemystifyingTBP

Nonprofit perspective: it can be a struggle once you hit a certain size. Trust can be broken when funders make assumptions about our financial status because we scaled. Give grace to let us know in advance. Don't just put them through the process. @YolandaCoentro #DemystifyingTBP

In trust-based philanthropy we are in it with you. We are shoulder to shoulder. It's about caring about the humans and the communities they are accountable to. Are we coming without agendas and being consistent, transparent, empathetic? @PiaVision #DemystifyingTBP

"There's a humanity to trust-based philanthropy. There's a deep empathy - that's why our grantee partners @TWI_2022 advocated for #trustbasedphilanthropy." -@PiaVision #DemystifyingTBP

"I think it's important to tell stories of when trust is broken and when it can be repaired, and when it cannot be repaired. We are talking about human relationships of trust. It's about transparency: who, what and why we are funding. -@PiaVision #DemystifyingTBP

Tune in as we go live for #DemystifyingTBP: Does Trust-Based Philanthropy Mean Unconditional Trust? Follow along and share your thoughts with us. This is sure to be a great conversation alongside: @SDCatalyst @NorCalGrant @Socalgrantmaker

Our upcoming Education for #Philanthropy Professionals program features guest speakers @PiaVision, Paul Brest, @TedescoNicholas, @dr_robertkross, and other experts in philanthropic scholarship and practice. Learn more and register by March 24: stanford.io/3l4C2ma