Program Staff

05 Dec 2018

The Make or Break Moment: Blending Capacity Building and Capital for Change

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

In Nonprofit Finance Fund’s 2018 State of the Sector Survey, 86% of respondents expected demand for their services to increase in the coming year, but only 43% anticipated meeting it, and only 33% said they include capital for innovation and change...

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Tools & Strategies

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Panel

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All Funders

Corporate Funders

Program Staff

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

27 Nov 2018

Achieving Equity: Do We Know Who We’re Serving?

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

For philanthropy to advance equity in all communities, especially low-income communities and communities of color, it needs to be able to understand the demographics of the organizations being funded (and declined), the people being served, and the...

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Transparency

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

04 Oct 2018

Elevating Impact: Key Practices for Producing Outcomes

Thursday, October 4, 2018 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Philanthropic practice does not exist in a vacuum. Great funding strategies require the input and partnership of communities and grantees, all the while recognizing how power gets in the way of building trust and healthy relationships.

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

01 Jun 2018

Overstepping? When Should Foundations Weigh In On Grantee Governance

Friday, June 1, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

"We fund this organization, but I'm worried about their board." You've likely heard this sentiment uttered by a foundation program officer in the past. Maybe you've said it yourself.

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

25 Apr 2018

Walking the Talk: Put Values-Based Grantmaking Into Your Practice

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Do your grantmaking practices reflect your values? All grantmakers have values, whether they are stated explicitly or revealed implicitly through grantmaker practices, which inform and guide the foundation’s view of the world.

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

25 Jan 2018

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers

Thursday, January 25, 2018 (All day) to Friday, February 9, 2018 (All day)

ESS orients new program officers and directors to their role as funders. This three-day intensive course helps philanthropy newcomers build a framework for understanding and implementing ethical and effective grantmaking.

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Workshop

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All Funders

Program Staff

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

10 May 2017

Which Impact Investing Tools Are Right for Your Foundation’s Mission?

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Many funders know the basics of impact investing and why their organizations should get in the game. But it can be hard to know, what are the right financial instruments to pair with my foundation's mission and program goals?

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Professional Development

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Finance & Asset Management

Impact Investing

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

05 May 2017

Legal Series - Investing in People: Making Grants to Individuals

Friday, May 5, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Many private foundations and public charities have programs for making grants to individuals. The purpose can range from recognizing or enabling human achievement (such as through award programs or scholarships and fellowships) to disaster or...

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Professional Development

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

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Community Development

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

31 Mar 2017

Advocacy: A Compass for Today’s Terrain

Friday, March 31, 2017 -

8:30am to 4:30pm

Join us for a full-day conference to strengthen your foundation’s voice and impact. Learn how to navigate the legal, strategic, and governance activity necessary to incorporate advocacy and amplify your work. Philanthropic organizations – whether...

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Public Policy

Social Justice

23 Mar 2017

Financial Series - Using Financial Statements Together with IRS Form 990 to Understand Your Potential Grantees

Thursday, March 23, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Experienced grantmakers often use two financial documents to review potential and current grantees: financial statements and IRS Form 990. But how do the two documents differ and how can they best be used together to interpret the financial status...