What does #VertrauenMachtWirkung do?

#VertrauenMachtWirkung ("TrustPowerImpact") is an initiative of Ise Bosch, Wider Sense, Dreilinden, PHINEO and more than 30 other foundations that advocates for a participatory, innovative and diverse foundation landscape. The initiative sets out in nine theses defining foundations of tomorrow. In addition to participation, diversity and transparency, the ability to listen and to work together with vision and in partnership with other actors are key characteristics of foundations that want to continue to make a relevant contribution to an open and diverse society in the future.

Why have we been part of #VertrauenMachtWirkung?

For us as a learning organization, the exchange with our peers is an important indicator of the relevance and potential for improvement of our work. The #VertrauenMachtWirkung initiative creates an exchange forum for foundations with similar values and ambitions. In this forum, we share both good practice and experiences of failure in order to develop further and inspire other foundations. This trustful mutual giving and taking is very valuable for a foundation's work.

What have we achieved together?

Like the other supporters of the initiative, we are convinced that the "9 theses of modern foundation practice" address important issues for the philanthropic sector. By offering foundations a platform for exchange and mutual learning, #VertrauenMachtWirkung provides important impulses on how the sector can meet the major challenges of our time. Together, we are developing best practices for a more diverse and participatory third sector that will continue to work successfully to preserve our democratic society in the future.