Making Reporting Work: Aligning Grantmaking with Learning & Change - Part 1 of a Three-Part Series

When:

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 -

1:00pm to 2:15pm EDT

Where:

Virtual Meeting - Register by 4/1

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** This is Part 1 of a Three-Part Series, in partnership with Northern California Grantmakers**

Traditional grant reporting often prioritizes compliance over impact, leaving little room for shared learning between funders and nonprofits. How can funders move beyond transactional reporting toward a more meaningful, equity-centered approach?

This session will explore the role of change management in shifting reporting practices. We’ll discuss the role of senior leadership, fostering cross-team collaboration, and centering nonprofit perspectives can help drive systemic change. Through real-world case studies and interactive discussion, participants will gain insights into the power of learning-driven reporting and leave with concrete strategies for advancing this shift within their organizations.

This session will offer a valuable opportunity to learn through reflections and insights from funders and sector leaders engaged in revitalizing reporting practices. Participants can expect opportunities for discussion and peer learning. A resource hub will also be made available, containing essential materials supporting the topics covered. We’ll provide attendees with a roster of participants so that you can build a deeper network of change-focused peers.

What will you learn?

The case behind reporting reform
Strategies for aligning internal teams around learning-focused reporting
Examples of funders successfully shifting from compliance to shared learning

Who should attend?

All funders in grantmaking and grants managing roles and senior leadership. What to expect: panel, followed by full group discussion.

Speakers

Desiree Flores, Executive Director, General Service Foundation
Sengsouvanh (Sukey) Leshnick, Senior Director of Strategic Learning & Evaluation, San Francisco Foundation
Rachel Kimber (Co-Moderator), Managing Director, Full Circle Impact Solutions
Blanch Vance (Co-Moderator), Senior Manager, Grants and Strategic Operations, Grove Foundation

What else should you know?

Join our three-part virtual series, flipping the script on grant reporting, evolving the function into a more effective, learning-driven process. Traditional reporting often focuses on compliance and funder needs, limiting nonprofits' ability to showcase their full impact. This series will feature funders sharing redesign examples, interactive discussions on shifting from compliance to collaboration, and changing mindsets from evaluation to partnership. This learning series will support those who lead, shape and/or manage grantmaking processes to get aligned and informed. We encourage you to attend with team members to bring the learning back into your organization.

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