OUR APPROACH
Practicing Trust-Based Philanthropy
We build trusted relationships with our funded partners grounded in power-sharing, transparency, mutual accountability, and continuous learning. A mutual commitment to transparent conversations and learning leads to greater impact.
Adopting a trust-based approach not only makes bi3 a more effective funder but also fuels our ability to collectively achieve our mission of transforming health for all people in Greater Cincinnati. Trust-Based Philanthropy offers a new way of looking at traditional funder-grantee relationships. It recognizes grantmakers’ and grant-seekers’ unique—yet equally valuable—contributions. In the six-pillared approach, funders authentically partner with grantees to advance community efforts, prioritize transparent communications, and leverage learning to maximize impact. By applying this approach, bi3 seeks to build more equitable relationships with funded partners.
What We’re Talking About
Dear nonprofit community: We see you
Dear nonprofit community, We see you. We hear you. We stand in solidarity with you. We...
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Building in Trust – VII
Recently, bi3 Director of Evaluation & Learning, Zohar Perla, led the team in reviewing...
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Building in Trust – VI
bi3 Director of Community Partnerships, Jena’ Bradley, shared several steps the team took to...
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Building in Trust – V
bi3 Director of Community Partnerships, Jena’ Bradley, shared several steps the team took to...
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Building in Trust – IV
Below are a few steps along our journey to helping our Board embrace trust-based...
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Building in Trust – III
It's time to reexamine your organization's structures. Do your processes support or inhibit advancing...
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Building in Trust – II
The Trust-Based relationship between funders and grant partners resembles any successful friendship we see...
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Building in Trust – I
In the coming months, bi3 will highlight principles, testimonials, and articles to deepen your...
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bi3 grantee focus group results released
bi3 commissioned a series of focus groups with our grantees to (1) evaluate if...
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The Cost of (Dis)Trust
Shaady Salehi, Executive Director of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, highlights bi3 in Social Investor article...
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Trust-Based Philanthropy is Grounded in Mutual Accountability and Learning
Featured by Grantmakers In Health and Trust-Based Philanthropy There is a common misconception about...
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Jill Miller shares bi3’s journey from traditional grantmaking to Trust-based Philanthropy
When Jill Miller, President & CEO of Bethesda Inc., first joined the bi3 team,...
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bi3 featured by Trust-Based Philanthropy
Jill Miller, president of Bethesda Inc., recently shared with Trust-Based Philanthropy how important trust...
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