Philanthropy is crucial to sustaining and strengthening democracy, now more than ever. Trust-based philanthropy, like democracy, happens through practice. Both require commitment, rigor, and ...

If you were to ask leaders of funding organizations if they believe their relationship with grantees would be more impactful with open, transparent communication, deeper relationships and mutual ...

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of top leaders and experts who pay dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership, and more. BY Michele Walsh There’s ...

Trust-based philanthropy seeks to address historical and ongoing power imbalances by repositioning funders and grantees as collaborative partners, operating on equal footing. By recognizing that the ...

With most foundations, the board of directors, and top executives set all funding priorities. Nonprofits seeking money from those funders, in turn, must demonstrate an intention to do work that ...

In 2020, grant makers swore up and down that they had changed. Instead of attaching restrictions and rules to the funds they provided, many foundations said they would loosen their controlling grip.

Today, true leadership is harder, but more important than ever. In a world that is increasingly volatile, complex and ambiguous, leaders are integral to creating the conditions in which workers can ...

Not so long ago, trust-based pension schemes were the only option in town. The format is pretty simple: a board of trustees takes responsibility for investing your money, manages the audit of the ...