Philanthropy 101 - Module 5: So You're Working for a Foundation... Power & Your New Community

When:

Friday, February 10, 2017 -

9:00am to 11:30am EST

Where:

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

Non-members:

This event is for members only.

Members:

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This PNY members-only program is Part 5 of our five-module Philanthropy 101 from our PNY Core Curriculum:

September 23 - Module 1: Speaking the Same Language
October 28 - Module 2: Foundation Governance and Legal Issues
November 18 - Module 3: Fundamentals of Grantmaking
December 9 - Module 4: Great Debates in Philanthropy
February 10 - Module 5: So You're Working for a Foundation... Power and Your New Community (Snow Day: Friday, February 17)

So you are working for a foundation. While Parts 1 through 4 of this series provided an overview of the history of philanthropy, a foundation's leadership and governance, a high-level overview of grantmaking at foundations, and the philanthropic topics of the century, this fifth module helps you to explore the various roles within philanthropy. People are drawn to the field of philanthropy to make a difference. While philanthropic organizations may have a broader commitment to strategy, many individuals may lack an explicit strategy for effectiveness, without an awareness of ambiguous situations, unusual dynamics and the challenges they may encounter that require a sense of personal strategy.

Intended Outcomes

Upon completing Module 5, participants will be able to:

Discuss the role(s) they play in their new organization
Examine their role(s), professional relationships and power dynamics
Describe the broader philanthropic infrastructure
Explain peer networking as part of the work

Presenters

Chris Cardona, Program Officer, Philanthropy, Ford Foundation
Kaberi Banerjee Murthy, Vice President of Programs, Brooklyn Community 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. The pilot is a cohort-based program. The five modules will build on each other, and participants are expected to commit to attending all five.