Funders are finding ways to use the power of convening to benefit their grantees and their communities in countless ways. Grantmakers for Effective Organizations' digital publication contains a series of ideas to help grantmakers become better at bringing stakeholders together.
... New York, explores the history of social justice and grantmaking and explains how foundations can effectively ... philanthropy. The Case for Using a Social Justice Lens in Grantmaking ...
GEO's new national field survey of grantmaking practice (conducted by research partner TCC Group ... this survey also highlights some of the key shifts in grantmaking since 2008 and what they mean for supporting nonprofit resilience. Is Grantmaking Getting Smarter? A National Study of .....
Even for seasoned funders, supporting leadership transitions can be a tricky business. Where is the fine line between helping and intruding? What interventions work? And how can a grantmaker play a constructive role? Learn how grantmakers take up the transition challenge, engage with boards, support new CEOs, and help grantees use the moment to go in promising new directions.
Many grantmakers champion the idea of using evaluation to improve grantee effectiveness or advance a field of practice. It's a worthy endeavor, but how can you make it happen in the real world? This guide explores an increasingly popular method called "collaborative inquiry." Grantmakers define the practice, consider potential benefits and grapple with common challenges. A mini-case study shows how collaborative inquiry was used to support growth in a new field.
... Network invites all funders with interest in international grantmaking to an informal brown-bag lunch (bring your own ... for All interested funders, especially in international grantmaking . Registration 11:45...
... Community Foundation and the Power of Participatory Grantmaking While the BCF's board retains ultimate authority ... over grants, the foundation practices participatory grantmaking — the practice of...
Cracking the Network Code outlines four principles that comprise the network mindset, illustrates the principles with a range of examples of networks that have achieved real results, and offers practical questions and recommendations to help grantmakers achieve the benefits and avoid common pitfalls of working through networks.
Arts and Culture funders, come together to discuss what we see as the pressing issues in the field so as to inform our subsequent discussions for the next 12 months.
John Feather will discuss his first year leading Grantmakers in Aging and GIA plans for the coming year and beyond. John will also announce an exciting new initiative with implications for the way people age in communities throughout the country...
... (IGN) invites all funders with interest in international grantmaking to an informal virtual coffee hour to connect ... Who should attend? All interested funders in grantmaking roles. What to expect:...
Grantmakers In Health is pleased to announce a call for nominations for both the Andy Hyman Award for Advocacy and Terrance Keenan Leadership Award in Health Philanthropy.
... the Disability Funders Network and inclusive models for grantmaking . In our latest blog post, Laura Cronin, Director ... be a disability funder. Bridging the Knowledge Gap About Grantmaking for People with...
Arts and culture funders, come together to discuss what we see as the pressing issues in the field so as to inform our subsequent discussions for the next 12 months.
Arts and culture funders, come together to discuss what we see as the pressing issues in the field so as to inform our subsequent discussions for the next 12 months.
Arts and culture funders, come together to discuss what we see as the pressing issues in the field so as to inform our subsequent discussions for the next 12 months.