What is Philanthropy 101?
It is a five-part series that helps all staff new to philanthropy better understand the sector. This interactive course will help participants gain the working knowledge they need to understand and navigate the field of philanthropy, as they begin to build the relationships in the sector that will support their growth in the arc of their careers.
Who should attend?
Anyone who has joined the philanthropic sector within the last 1 to 2 years or is interested in a refresher. The course is available for ALL roles.
What will you learn?
In The Big Conversations in Philanthropy, we will cover:
- Current big issues in philanthropy
Speakers
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Rini Banerjee, President, Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation
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Douglas Bauer, Executive Director, The Clark and Scriven Foundations
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Pat Swann (Moderator), Senior Program Officer, Community Development & the Environment, The New York Community Trust
What else should you know?
Each session of Philanthropy 101 is a blend of presentation and breakout discussions that build on previous sessions.
Participants are expected to commit to attending all five workshops. Once you register for Part 1, you will automatically be registered for the remaining modules.
10/1 – So You're Working For A Foundation... Power and Your New Community
10/15 – Speaking the Same Language
10/29 – Fundamentals of Grantmaking
11/12 – Foundation Governance and Legal Issues
12/10 – The Big Conversations in Philanthropy
** The Philanthropy 101 Series will be fully virtual in 2021. Foundations outside the New York metropolitan area can take advantage of the 2021 virtual series for a fee. For more information, please email register@philanthropynewyork.org.**
How do you sign up?
Members: Please log in and click the Register Now link above (no fee).
Registration is required by December 9th.
Registrants will receive the webinar link a day prior to each session.
Please email register@philanthropynewyork.org with questions or for further information on this program or on eligibility.