Philanthropy 101: Speaking the Same Language

When:

Friday, September 8, 2017 -

8:30am to 11:00am EDT

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 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 philanthropy and why does it exist? How does it work? Join us as we map out the nonprofit sector, giving a social and historical overview of philanthropy. This is an opportunity for those new to the sector to understand where they fit in and to see how their organization fit into the context of the sector. Attendees will also learn about key terms, types of grantmakers, trends in giving, and learn to "speak the language."

Intended Outcomes

Upon completing this module, participants will be able to:

Explain what motivates philanthropies to give and the tax code that promotes it
Identify what foundations are and what they do
Identify the types of grantmakers and trends in giving

Presenter

Jason McGill, Co-Executive Director, Arcus 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.