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HOW WE FUND

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 it 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.

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Hear from our Bethesda Board on bi3’s journey to Trust-Based Philanthropy
Trust-Based Philanthropy through a bi3 grantee’s perspective
bi3 grantee focus group results released
bi3 grantee focus group results released

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The Cost of (Dis)Trust
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
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
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
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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Learn more about how bi3’s adoption of the trust-based approach.

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