Slow Work in a Fast World: The Pace and Price of Trust-Building

At the 2026 Trust in Practice Summit, philanthropic leaders examine the role of trust in grant making, exploring how funders build relationships with grantees, support long-term impact, and create funding structures that strengthen the relational work behind lasting change. Panelists: Katy Knight, President and Executive Director, Siegel Family Endowment Kate Nack, Vice President, The Allstate Foundation and Social Impact Nancy Van Milligen, President and CEO, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Moderator: Vivian Schiller, Vice President & Executive Director, Aspen Digital Hosted by the Aspen Institute and Allstate, the 2026 Trust in Practice Summit brings together national and local leaders to build on the insights, deepen understanding, build relationships, and spark new areas of inquiry around social trust.