#133 Collaborative Grant-Making and Trust-Based Philanthropy with Rebecca Darwent, Senior Advisor for Philanthropy Together and Co-Founder of The Foundation for Black Communities

Rebecca is an internationally recognized expert in philanthropy and community-led initiatives. She is a Co-Founder of the Foundation for Black Communities and is an Advisor for  Philanthropy Together, which works with funder collaboration and community-led collaborations. She shares her background and how to include Trust-Based Philanthropy in collaboration. Rebecca invites donors and foundations to join the movement, supports community-led collaboratives, and takes action to promote community-led priorities.Episode Highlights:Co-founding the Foundation for Black CommunitiesThe key strategies to consider for effective funder and community-led collaborationsRebecca Darwent Bio:Rebecca Darwent is an internationally recognized expert in philanthropy and community-led initiatives. Her upcoming TED talk on the transformative power of community-led philanthropy is set to inspire individuals and organizations to embrace collaborative approaches in driving positive social change. With a diverse background spanning philanthropic advising, consulting, and global partnerships, Rebecca brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to all endeavors. She has led multimillion-dollar investments in equity, health, and education. She is currently a Senior Advisor to Philanthropy Together focussing on raising awareness of and funding for collaboratives, specifically those that are community-led. As a co-founder of the Foundation for Black Communities, Rebecca spearheaded fundraising, community engagement, and advocacy, resulting in a historic $200 million commitment to Black philanthropy by the Canadian government. Previously, Rebecca served as the Director of Global Partnerships at Singularity University, overseeing tech and education programs across five continents. She also worked as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Children and Youth Services in the Ontario provincial government, responsible for the Anti-Racism Directorate. Rebecca is a dedicated volunteer currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Black Communities, The Philanthropy Workshop Canada, and Laidlaw Foundation. She has been recognized as a Women Leaders for the World Fellow and honored as a Canadian Millennium Laureate.Links:Website: Rebecca Darwent https://www.rebeccadarwent.com/ The Bridgespan Group https://www.bridgespan.org/insights/philanthropic-collaborationsPhilanthropy Together https://philanthropytogether.org/join-us Foundation For Black Communities https://www.forblackcommunities.orgReport https://www.forblackcommunities.org/assets/docs/Unfunded-Report.pdfLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccadarwent If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/131%20-sybil-speaks https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/21-john-esterle https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/94-sabrina-walker-hernandez   Crack the Code: Sybil’s Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools you’ll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course you'll gain access to beautifully animated and engaging videos, along with many other resources.  Link for the waitlist for the Philanthropy Accelerator https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-Waitlist Link to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraising Check out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgood https://www.instagram.com/doyourgood Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at [email protected]!