Upcoming Events

Sep 29th
"We Must be in It for the Long Haul": Black Foundation Executives Request Action by Philanthropy on Anti-Black Racism
Audience:
Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

Amidst a pandemic and a renewed spotlight on systemic racism and inequality, join Susan Taylor Batten, President & CEO of ABFE in a vital conversation on how philanthropy can play a role to support and advance the Black Foundation Executives Request for Action on Anti-Black Racism. Thus far...

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Sep 30th
Introduction to Logic Models
Audience:
Consultant, Grantseeker, Nonprofit

Learn how this tool provides the foundation for a quality program design and can help an organization demonstrate creates social change! Logic models can help you think strategically about how you are allocating time and money in your organization.

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Oct 1st
Where is our Democracy going and how do we save it?
Audience:
Grantmaker, Philanthropic Advisor

As we enter the 6th month of a global pandemic, face uncertain plans for the return to school across the country, witness national unrest over years of racist policies and actions, and approach a pivotal yet already threatened election, we all ask ourselves, "What can we do?" We...

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Oct 6th
Advanced Grant Seeking
Audience:
Consultant, Grantseeker, Nonprofit

Nonprofit organizations often seek grant support but fall short in receiving an award. Competition for grants continues to grow as government funding dwindles and COVID-19 impacts the stock market. Learn how to present your case for support no matter the type or size of grant you are requesting....

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In Philanthropy

September 21st, 2020
Funder Approaches to Trauma and Resilience
Source: Grantmakers in Health
Earlier this year, Grantmakers In Health (GIH) fielded a survey on funder approaches to addressing trauma and resilience. At the time, health funders identified trauma-informed care as an emerging issue of significant interest for continued learning and networking. More »
September 18th, 2020
Black, Latinx, Native American households hit hard by COVID-19
Source: Philanthropy News Digest
African Americans, Latinx, and Native Americans are disproportionately more likely to be experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a report from National Public Radio, the Robert Wood More »
September 11th, 2020
Mourning the passing of Richard A. Smith, of the Smith Family Foundation
Source: The Boston Globe
Richard A. Smith, philanthropist who built the nation’s largest movie theater chain, dies at 95. More »
September 1st, 2020
‘Fund Us Like You Want Us to Win’
Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Foundations are putting unprecedented billions into racial equity, but some grant makers worry that too little is going to grassroots movements. More »

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