Fundamentals Academy Session 1: Trust-Based Philanthropy

Join Catalyst staff and outside experts for the first of our four-part Fundamentals 101 series covering the “nuts and bolts” of Philanthropy. This series will provide attendees with comprehensive insights into various philanthropic practices, along with opportunities for networking and collaboration.

Key Topics Covered:

• Types of Philanthropy and Foundations: Learn more about the many different vehicles that exist to give, including community foundations, family foundations, and corporate funders.
• Trust-based Philanthropy: Explore the principles and practices of fostering trust between funders and grantees, promoting more effective and equitable philanthropic relationships.
• Participatory Grantmaking: Delve into the methodology of involving grantees and stakeholders in decision-making processes, enhancing inclusivity and responsiveness in grant allocation

Target Audience

This program is designed for members of Catalyst. If you are interested in Catalyst membership, please contact [email protected].

Catalyst is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. Please let us know how we can help you fully participate by contacting [email protected].

About Fundamentals Academy

Fundamentals Academy is the 101 of philanthropy you wished you had when you started your job. In this four-session learning journey, you will gain in-depth knowledge of essential philanthropic practices, understand the lay of the land of our region’s funding organizations and grow your own professional network within the field.   

Fundamentals Academy is a great fit for those who are new to the field of philanthropy and want to gain a solid foundation to build their work, or anyone seeking to expand their knowledge of the world of philanthropy. Paced to fit the demands of your daily life easily, there will be one session a month from February to May, culminating with a certificate of completion.

Note:: This year, Catalyst will be offering our Fundamentals Academy as a certificate program. Participants that join all four sessions will receive a certificate of completion.

Register for our other Fundamentals events here:

• Session Two: Advocacy 101
• Session Three: Understanding Nonprofit Financial Health

Speakers

Danielle LaJoie | former Senior Manager of Partnerships and Programming at Trust Based Philanthropy Project

Danielle LaJoie (she/her) has been working to reimagine and reshape the philanthropic sector for 10 years. Her career was sparked by her experience in participatory youth grantmaking with her hometown community foundation. Most recently she served as Senior Manager of Partnerships & Programming at the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project where she managed a national network of partners and advocates dedicated to advancing trust-based, equity-driven philanthropy. Prior to her role at the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, Danielle developed and implemented learning programs for regional and national philanthropic infrastructure organizations including the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Groundworks New Mexico, and the National Center for Family Philanthropy. Danielle earned a BA in Political Science from the University of Michigan and a Master of Public Administration degree in Nonprofit and Philanthropy Leadership from Grand Valley State University. Danielle resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico on the traditional, unceded homelands of the Tiwa, Tewa, Diné, and N’de peoples.