The JustFund Update | Q1 2026

🗓️ Upcoming Events

Webinar

Fund of Funds: A New Way to Give

Thursday, February 26

9am PT / 12pm ET

Register

Learn how the fund-of-funds philanthropic model can increase your impact and reduce fragmentation. Hear directly from the founders of the Solidarity Is Our Strength (SOS) Fund, including Molly Schultz Hafid (Butler Family Fund) and Nathaniel Chioke Williams and Shona Chakravartty (Hill-Snowdon Foundation), on how this collaborative approach streamlines giving by granting resources to a network of trusted, community-rooted funds using the JustFund platform.

Webinar

The Truth About Trust-Based Philanthropy: A 4-Part Learning Series
March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24
10am PT / 1pm ET
Register - Seats are filling up fast, save your spot today!

Trust-based philanthropy (TBP) is a powerful framework that is widely adopted, yet often misunderstood. Join JustFund and the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project for a special 4-part webinar series designed to demystify TBP and provide practical strategies for implementation. This series offers a vital opportunity for all funders and donors to revitalize their grantmaking practices. You'll get:

• The fundamentals of TBP

• Answers on accountability, progress tracking, and navigating challenges

• Real-world examples and practical tips from successful funders

• Insights on how JustFund's technology supports values-aligned grantmaking

Hear from Trust-Based Philanthropy Project co-founders Shaady Salehi and Pia Infante and JustFund CEO Iara Peng.
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🌟 Platform Feature Updates

At the end of March, we'll be sharing more information about the launch of the newly refreshed Grants workspace. The improved experience will streamline your grantmaking process and will make mission-aligned giving even easier. Updated features include:

• Unified workspace: One place to set up and manage your entire grant cycle process from start to finish.

• Improved applicant invitations: Find and invite the right applicants from our database of  24,000 vetted nonprofits. 

• Autosave: Edit invitations, eligibility, dates, and RFP language without losing your progress - your work is always saved.

• Clear workflow visibility: See exactly where applications are in the workflow with status updates.

• Application labels: Tag applications with custom labels to organize your review process and track applications your way.

• Faster decisions: Move through a more efficient workflow from reviewing applications to scoring and making team decisions.

We will be sending information in March about how to sign up for a Product Demo to learn more about these new features!
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🤝🏽 Client Spotlight

The JustFunders community continues to grow and drive innovation in the philanthropic sector. Here are a few highlights from our network:

HouseUS is just one of the many JustFunders who have joined our community of visionary funders. Learn how they use JustFund to avoid burdensome grantmaking processes, enabling them to focus on strategic program development and relationship building. Read more Impact Stories.

North Star Fund - Giving Plan Workshop: On February 25, join North Star Fund and other social justice funds from around the country for an action-oriented webinar designed to help you align your giving with your values and respond to the current moment. Register here (authenticated Zoom account required for security), and contact jillian@northstarfund.org for more information. You can also find a newly self-guided workshop and overhauled giving plan workbook on the North Star Fund website.