Trust-Based Philanthropy as a Catalyst for Impact Investment

By shifting to a more just and inclusive approach to philanthropy, funders can help support the development and scaling of more sustainable social enterprises and build long-term impact. It’s an approach that reimages philanthropy by developing trust-based relationships that better center the experiences of community groups on the frontlines of social and environmental challenges. This conversation features three practitioners who discuss the role of trust-based philanthropy in the impact ecosystem. They demonstrate how relationship-building can help address the inherent power imbalance between funders and communities seeking resources to achieve their goals.