Putting the ‘trust’ in trust-based philanthropy: One leader’s aspiration to shift power and deepen impact
Candid
JUNE 30, 2025
Trust is one of the most essential elements of effective grantmaking. It’s also one of the hardest to practice fully. After more than 30 years in youth development and philanthropy, including 25 at the Charles Hayden Foundation (CHF), I’ve come to believe that to have a meaningful impact with our grantees, trust has to show up in how we work—how we listen, fund, and maintain relationships.
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