Confronting the trust deficit in philanthropy — the reporting burden, power imbalances, and the rise of trust-based giving.
Investigative analysis of how donor advised funds capture 38% of individual giving while bypassing nonprofit support requirements.
The systemic dishonesty at the heart of philanthropy — and the trust-based practices fixing it.
Explore why the 5% foundation payout rate needs reform. Learn about the case for 6% minimum, legislative initiatives, and impact on nonprofits.
Analyzing how Yield Giving and radical trust transformed grantee relationships
Explore participatory grantmaking models where communities decide funding priorities. Learn how Haymarket, BAJI, and others are democratizing philanthropy.
Discover the hidden costs of grant reporting and how excessive compliance requirements undermine nonprofit impact.
Analyze five years of trust-based philanthropy movement with data on 800+ orgs, 52% unrestricted budgets, and actionable implementation strategies.
Systemic analysis of funding concentration, network effects, and geographic disparities in philanthropy