The Truth about Trust-Based Philanthropy

Trust-based philanthropy has been a growing movement for the past five years, but it hasn’t come without its fair share of naysayers and skeptics. In this episode of Speaking of Purpose, we talk to Shaady Salehi, Co-Founder & Executive Director at the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project as the initiative enters its next phase of growth. In this conversation, we tackle the myths, the benefits, the opportunities and what it takes to forge nonprofit partnerships that in fact enable funders to realize their investment goals, if they are willing to practice a bit of flexibility and… trust!

Show Notes:

Learn more about Trust-based philanthropy → https://www.trustbasedphilanthropy.org/

Dive into Benevity’s State of Corporate Purpose report → https://benevity.com/state-of-corporate-purpose-2025

Learn more about Unite in Advance → https://nonprofitquarterly.org/unite-in-advance-philanthropy-coalition-launches-solidarity-campaign/

Learn more about Meet the Moment → https://www.trustbasedphilanthropy.org/meet-the-moment