Workshop

27 Nov 2018

Achieving Equity: Do We Know Who We’re Serving?

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 -

2:30pm to 5:00pm

For philanthropy to advance equity in all communities, especially low-income communities and communities of color, it needs to be able to understand the demographics of the organizations being funded (and declined), the people being served, and the...

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Tools & Strategies

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Workshop

Presentation

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All Funders

Program Staff

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Evaluation

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Transparency

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

01 Nov 2018

Planning Your Path for the Future: Your Professional Evolution in Grants Management

Thursday, November 1, 2018 -

2:00pm to 5:00pm

The role and function of grants management continues to evolve in organizations across the philanthropic sector. Participate in two highly-interactive sessions, focused on reflecting on your current role in your organization and strategizing how...

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Network Building

Professional Development

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Workshop

Audience

All Funders

Grants Managers

23 Oct 2018

The Art of Knowledge-in-Action: Building Your Reflective Practice as a Funder

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Experienced funders often say that grantmaking is both an art and a science. To be effective, philanthropy practitioners must continually build their technical skills and content expertise but how do funders keep getting better at the ‘art’ side?...

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Professional Development

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Workshop

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All Funders

Topic(s)

Leadership Development

01 Jun 2018

Overstepping? When Should Foundations Weigh In On Grantee Governance

Friday, June 1, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

"We fund this organization, but I'm worried about their board." You've likely heard this sentiment uttered by a foundation program officer in the past. Maybe you've said it yourself.

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Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

30 May 2018

Equity and Asset Management – Why It’s About Dollars and Sense

Wednesday, May 30, 2018 -

9:00am to 12:00pm

Many funders say racial and gender equity strengthens their grantmaking and aligns perfectly with their philanthropic mission. Thus, more foundations are interested in assessing the equitability of their operational practice.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Finance & Asset Management

16 May 2018

Fund the People: How and Why to Invest in the Staff of Grantee Organizations

Wednesday, May 16, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

How can funders advance nonprofit equity, performance, impact, and sustainability? By investing in grantee staff and the systems that support them. No matter your size, issue focus or model of your foundation, this skill-building workshop will help...

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

Leadership Development

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Funding Area

Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

25 Apr 2018

Walking the Talk: Put Values-Based Grantmaking Into Your Practice

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Do your grantmaking practices reflect your values? All grantmakers have values, whether they are stated explicitly or revealed implicitly through grantmaker practices, which inform and guide the foundation’s view of the world.

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Grantmaking Strategy & Tools

12 Apr 2018

Getting the Financial Information You Need Without Overburdening Grantees

Thursday, April 12, 2018 -

3:00pm to 5:00pm

This program is a part of the Financial Series from our PNY Core : February 22 – Financial Series: Intro to Financial Statements March 1 – What to Look for in a Nonprofit’s Financial Statement March 8 – Looking at the 990 Part 1 of 3* March 15 –...

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Professional Development

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25 Jan 2018

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers

Thursday, January 25, 2018 (All day) to Friday, February 9, 2018 (All day)

ESS orients new program officers and directors to their role as funders. This three-day intensive course helps philanthropy newcomers build a framework for understanding and implementing ethical and effective grantmaking.