Best Practices in Grantmaking: Essential Skills and Strategies
| Date: | 3/5/2013 - 3/6/2013 |
| Time: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: | Philanthropy Northwest Offices, 2101 Fourth Avenue, Suite 650, Seattle, WA 98121 |
Cost is $545.00 for Philanthropy Northwest Members. $745.00 for nonmember grantmakers. This program is open to both Philanthropy Northwest members and non-member grantmakers. Philanthropy Northwest members, please log in to receive the member rate. If you do not know your login information, please contact us at info@philanthropynw.org or 206.443.8437.
"Incredible." "Impactful." "Packed with information." "An absolutely first-class teaching tool."
“Thank you for creating an environment in which such extensive knowledge and resource sharing occurs.”
Designed by experts, this two-day program provides foundation staff and trustees of grantmaking and corporate giving programs with the knowledge, insight, skills, and tools to be effective in their work. Whether you're new to the field or a more seasoned grantmaker who's looking to deepen your knowledge and sharpen your skills, don't miss this learning opportunity!
During this workshop, you will explore key topics such as:
- Being Grounded in Philanthropy
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Making Sound Funding Decisions
- Communicating Funding Recommendations and Decisions
- Managing the Grant Portfolio
- Maximizing Grant Impact
- Managing Personal & Professional Changes
Sessions are designed to be interactive and discussion-oriented to provide attendees with expertise needed to thrive in philanthropy. Participants will receive a comprehensive set of materials and additional learning resources.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
“I came back to work today very energized and excited to start applying my learning and incorporating aspects of the workshop content and fellow attendees’ experiences into my work.”
Presenters:
- Audrey Haberman, managing partner of The Giving Practice
- Lara Iglitzin, executive director of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation
- David Lawson, attorney with Davis Wright Tremaine
- Mary Pembroke Perlin, trustee for the Pembroke Perlin Fund
- Sue Bennett, senior learning manager for Philanthropy Northwest
- Cheryl Frizzell, finance and systems director of Philanthropy Northwest
- Peter Berliner, managing director of Mission Investors Exchange
For more information about this event, please contact Sue Bennett at sbennett@philanthropynw.org or 206.443.8468.