Philanthropy 101: Fundamentals of Grantmaking

When:

Friday, January 19, 2018 -

8:30am to 11:00am EST

Where:

Philanthropy New York, 1500 Broadway, 7th Floor, NYC

Members of PNY & Partner Orgs:

Non-Members:

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This PNY members-only program is a part of our five-module Philanthropy 101 from our PNY Core Curriculum:

September 8 - Speaking the Same Language
November 3 - Foundation Governance and Legal Issues
December 8 - The Great Debates in Philanthropy
January 19, 2018 - Fundamentals of Grantmaking
March 2, 2018 - So You're Working for a Foundation... Power and Your New Community

What is grantmaking? What are the main components that make up grantmaking in a foundation? What resources, approaches, and tools does a foundation employ to leverage for impact? This is an opportunity for those new to the sector to map out the core cycle of how foundations make grants.

Intended Outcomes

Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:

Discuss where implicit bias plays a role in making a grant
Identify examples of how foundations give
Describe the art of grantmaking - the core cycle of how foundations make a grant
Discuss ways to manage relationships with grantees

Presenters

Jennifer Negron, Program Officer, The Pinkerton Foundation

Designed for

Anyone who has joined the philanthropic sector within the last 12-18 months; open to the entire range of disciplines with the field, e.g., Assistant to the President, Program Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Controller, Human Services Director, Trustee, among others. This is a cohort-based program. The five modules will build on each other, and participants are expected to commit to attending all five.