While the exact pathways for becoming a trust-based foundation are not necessarily linear or identical across organizations, there are common milestones to consider along any trust-based philanthropy (TBP) journey.

This one-pager provides a snapshot of some of those key milestones and how they connect to organizational culture, structures, leadership, and practices.

As one embarks on the journey – and regardless of how far along the organization may be – it will be found that much of this work is iterative, requiring continual learning and refinement. This resource should be used as a high-level map rather than a comprehensive step-by-step guide.