INSIGHT
Staying on Track in an Unpredictable World: Three ways to plan and manage future risks to impact
Grantmakers need to support their grantees through policies designed to soften the blow of risks realized today, and build resilience for the uncertainty of tomorrow. Learn how, from Open Road Alliance, a funder exclusively focused on “when the unexpected occurs.”
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SURVEY
Do tell: How have your grantmaking practices changed?
PEAK is surveying the field to understand how grants management has shifted in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Please share: We promise it is brief!
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PEAK2020 ONLINE
A monthlong virtual conference
Three keynotes, 14 breakouts, chapter meetings, and a virtual expo. PEAK Organization Members and conference registrants who generously forwent refunds are invited to participate in the complete program, and we welcome the broader community to attend chapter meetings and explore the expo.
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MEMBER WEBINAR
Community Conversation #3 | Managing Responsive Grantmaking during the COVID-19 Crisis
On April 30, join our third member forum for a deep dive into streamlining grantmaking practices to narrow the power gap between grantmakers and seekers.
Janet Camarena, PEAK board member and Director of Candid Learning, will share findings on how grantmakers are reducing the applicant and reporting burden, and how application and RFP processes can be improved.
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WEBINAR
A new kind of annual meeting
All are welcome – members, partners, and philanthro-colleagues! This year’s report-out from PEAK leadership will be followed by a virtual “happy hour” to bring the community together for some lighthearted camaraderie in these trying times.
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ANNOUNCING
PEAK Insights: newly expanded, integrated, and searchable
A new section of peakgrantmaking.org brings together all of our insights – from weekly reporting to PEAK Grantmaking Journal and the latest news. The collection is now searchable across eight core areas of grants management practice.
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Our thanks to...
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, for a one-year grant for general operating support, to help defray the impact of cancelling the PEAK2020 conference.
Roy and Patricia Disney Family Foundation, for an unrestricted grant to support PEAK after our conference cancellation, recognizing the expenses already accrued.
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Welcome, new Organization Members
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Alliance for Early Success
Alliance for Justice
Amalgamated Bank
America for Bulgaria Foundation
Andre Agassi Foundation for Education
Animal Assistance Foundation
Bainbridge Community Foundation
Cedarmere Foundation
Council of Michigan Foundations
ESL Charitable Foundation
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Fuller Foundation
GlobalGiving
Greater New Orleans Foundation
Group Health Foundation
InFaith Community Foundation
John and Wauna Harman Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Luminate
Margulf Foundation
NDN Collective
New Hampshire Children's Health
Foundation
PBS Foundation
Perigee Fund
Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh
Robins Foundation
Rotary Charities of Traverse City
Seattle Public Utilities
S. H. Cowell Foundation
Share Our Strength
St. David's Foundation
Stranahan Foundation
Texas Women's Foundation
The Carl Gellert and Celia Berta
Gellert Foundation
The Colorado Trust
The Grace S. and W. Linton Nelson
Foundation
The Minneapolis Foundation
TransitCenter
Unbound Philanthropy
United Way Worldwide
Victoria Foundation
Washington Research Foundation
World Wildlife Fund - Russell E. Train
Education for Nature Program
Youth Hope Foundation
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ICYMI
2020 Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems
Developed by Idealware in partnership with PEAK Grantmaking and Grantbook, the Guide reviews 14 of the most widely used grants management systems against hundreds of requirements criteria. Download the PDF and explore the new interactive guide.
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CAREER CENTER
The latest grantmaking job opportunities
Explore jobs posted by our member organizations and set up a job alert to receive notice of new postings. (Is your organization searching for a new team member? Members are invited to post job postings at no cost.)
Current opportunities include:
- Grants Administrator, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors – New York, NY
- Grants Manager, Group Health Foundation – Washington (location flexible)
- Social Impact Officer, Walton Personal Philanthropy Group – Denver, CO
- Program Associate, College Futures Foundation – Oakland, CA
- Program Assistant, Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA), National Endowment for Democracy – Washington, DC
- Senior Director, Grants Administration, National Endowment for Democracy – Washington, DC
- Auditor, Middle East North Africa, National Endowment for Democracy – Washington, DC
- Grants Manager, Luminate – Washington, DC
- Vice President for Administration, The Barr Foundation – Boston, MA
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