Informing the Context for Philanthropic Work
Philanthropy 101 is a five-part series that helps all staff new to philanthropy better understand the sector. It is for PNY members only. The curriculum was developed in partnership with the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy's Grantmaking School team. It is a part of our PNY Core offerings.
This interactive course will provide a historical overview of philanthropy, review a foundation's leadership and governance, provide an overview of grantmaking, debate the current big issues in philanthropy, and explore the various roles within philanthropy.
Philanthropy 101 takes place over five Friday morning sessions across Fall and Winter and is relevant to staff in any position at a grantmaking organization. The series was piloted in 2016-2017 and is a cohort-based program similar to our long-standing and successful Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers (ESS). The five modules will build on each other, and participants are expected to commit to attending all five.
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.
2023 Series
Friday, September 29 - So You're Working For A Foundation... Power and Your New Community
Presenters: Carolyn Peters, Philanthropy New York; Donita Volkwijn, Philanthropy New York
Helps to ground you in the role you play within your new organization and within your professional and personal networks.
Friday, October 13 - Speaking the Same Language
Presenters: Jennifer Ching, North Star Fund; Joy Chia, Astraea Foundation
Provides a broad overview of the philanthropic sector, from what motivates philanthropies to give to identifying the types of grantmakers, to discussing the role of the nonprofit sector as a service provider, and its relationship with both the private and public sectors.
Friday, November 3 - Foundation Governance and Legal Issues
Presenters: Kenneth Austin, The Wallace Foundation; Nick Hodges, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Takes a dive into what is a 501(c)3, identifying who philanthropy is accountable to, foundation board responsibilities, and reviewing key legal and ethical issues in grantmaking through scenarios and guiding principles
Friday, November 17 - Fundamentals of Grantmaking
Presenters: Danielle Pulliam, The Pinkerton Foundation; Tarik Ward, ELMA Philanthropic Services
Offers a look into the core cycle of how foundations make grants, as well as provides an overview of how foundations give, ways to manage relationships with grantees, and discuss where implicit bias plays a role in grantmaking.
Friday, December 8 - The Big Conversations in Philanthropy
Presenters: Doug Bauer, The Clark Foundation; Rahsaan Harris, Citizens Committee for New York City; Shawn V. Morehead, The New York Community Trust
Pits seasoned philanthropists, one-on-one, in robust debates around the philanthropic topics of the century.
2022 series
Friday, September 30 - So You're Working For A Foundation... Power and Your New Community
Presenters: Yi-Ching Lin, Philanthropy New York; Donita Volkwijn, Philanthropy New York
Friday, October 14 - Speaking the Same Language
Presenters: Jason McGill, Justice Associates, LLC; Joy Chia, Executive Director, Astraea Foundation
Friday, October 28 - Fundamentals of Grantmaking
Presenters: Jennifer Negron, The Pinkerton Foundation; Tarik Ward, ELMA Philanthropic Services
Friday, December 2 - Foundation Governance and Legal Issues
Presenters: Kenneth Austin, The Wallace Foundation; Nick Hodges, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Friday, December 9 - The Big Conversations in Philanthropy
Presenters: Doug Bauer, The Clark Foundation; Rahsaan Harris, Citizens Committee for New York City; Patricia A. Swann, The New York Community Trust
Pits seasoned philanthropists, one-on-one, in robust debates around the philanthropic topics of the century.
For any questions, comments, and/or recommendations, please contact Carolyn Peters, Manager of Learning.