Around the world, CBOs are working to create vibrant communities. This in-depth guide makes the case for funding CBOs, as well as provides best practices and tips for how collective giving groups can root their grantmaking strategy in community and trust.
Trust-Based Philanthropy (TBP): What is it and how can collective giving groups best
practice it?
At its roots TBP is about advancing equity, shifting power, and building mutually
accountable relationships. It seeks to demonstrate humility and collaboration in all
aspects of the giving process.
TBP is most often associated with grantmaking practices; however, committing
meaningfully to TBP means going deeper than how we give. This resource will equip
giving circle leaders with tools to go beyond grantmaking and infuse trust and the values
of trust-based philanthropy into your culture, structures, practices, and leadership.
Community agreements are a list of guidelines defining how group members commit to engaging with one another. In this tool, you’ll find examples and activities to help you define agreements for your group.
Decision-making is a core component of collective giving. Use this tool to assess which decision-making methods are a good fit for your group.
Giving circles are infinitely customizable! Watch this video to hear examples of how giving circles structure their membership, giving model, and more.