To deepen our community’s understanding of equitable grantmaking practices and their intersection with racial equity and justice, we are excited to share a new cohort-style learning opportunity with you: Trust-Based Philanthropy With A Racial Equity Lens.

One of the core values of a trust-based approach is to work for systemic equity, which should include a focus on racial equity. And while trust-based philanthropy and racial equity work are not identical nor interchangeable, both work hand-in-hand to advance a vision for a more just and equitable nonprofit sector. In short, a racial equity lens is needed in order to fully embody trust-based philanthropy, and trust-based philanthropy is a helpful framework to actualize racial equity within philanthropy.

Beginning this month until March 2024, join peer funders for a 3-part workshop series to explore the relationship between the two approaches, to understand why a racial equity lens is needed (the issue), what a racial equity lens is in a trust-based approach (the answer), and how to operationalize it (the implementation). Following each workshop, you will join a cohort of Blue Sky members actively working to understand and operationalize these concepts within their grantmaking organizations and in the space of outdoor access and experiences.

We believe that every organization can make meaningful, incremental steps toward equitable change in philanthropy, and in Blue Sky’s cohort, we will workshop the challenges you face to implementation together.

Structure:

This virtual program includes a total of six gatherings: three educational workshops (90 minutes) complemented by three corresponding cohort-based discussion groups (60 minutes).

Workshop Session 1: Nov. 29, 10-11:30 am PT / 1-2:30 pm ET
Cohort Discussion 1: Dec. 12, 10-11 am PT / 1-2 pm ET
Workshop Session 2: Jan. 18, 10-11:30 am PT / 1-2:30 pm ET
Cohort Discussion 2: Feb. 8, 10-11 am PT / 1-2 pm ET
Workshop Session 3: Feb. 21, 10-11:30 am PT / 1-2:30 pm ET
Cohort Discussion 3: Mar. 4, 10-11 am PT / 1-2 pm ET

Who Should Attend:

This series is intended for leadership and staff of grantmaking organizations with some level of influence to make incremental steps to operationalize organizational change.

Participants should come with a foundational understanding of the core concepts and values of trust-based philanthropy. If you previously joined a trust-based philanthropy webinar, this is the perfect opportunity to refresh your knowledge, deepen your commitment to outdoor equity, and help move the Blue Sky community toward collective action.

Special Rate & Registration Process:

As a member of Blue Sky, you will receive a 25% discount ($150 plus a $12 processing fee, per person). After registering, you will receive the Zoom link that will be used for all sessions along with any materials for the program. Blue Sky members should contact Berkeley Bryant (berkeley@blueskyfundersforum.org) for instructions on accessing the discounted rate.

Blue Sky is grateful to collaborate with the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project to host this series.

Funders who are not members of Blue Sky Funders Forum are welcome to attend, but will not be included in the Blue Sky cohort discussions. Interested in Blue Sky membership? Email Berkeley (berkeley@blueskyfundersforum.org).

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