EVENT

Lessons from a Participatory Journey: Fund to Build Grassroots Power

On August 4, join this interactive session to explore the pathway to a participatory grantmaking process that enhances equity. Examining the experience of the Fund to Build Grassroots Power, we’ll journey through the process of moving from idea to impact.

MEMBER EVENT

Our second community conversation on racial equity in grantmaking

On July 22, we're hosting small-group discussions for members to explore how we can all contribute to dismantling white supremacy and racism on personal, interpersonal, institutional, and structural levels.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Volunteer Leadership Opportunity: Join the Board Nominating Committee

Want to help shape the future of PEAK? We are currently seeking member volunteers for the Nominating Committee that selects the slate of candidates for our next board election. This open call is an effort to be as transparent and inclusive as possible in the nominations process.

To volunteer, contact Sara Sanders at sara@peakgrantmaking.org by August 14.

Our 2020 Board of Directors: 17 amazing volunteers

Since the June start of their new term, the PEAK board has welcomed three new members, installed new co-chairs, set up committees, and held their first meeting. 

RESOURCE

What have we learned from funders in response to COVID-19?

PEAK and Exponent Philanthropy teamed up to report on results of our field surveys asking how funders are responding to the impact of the pandemic on their communities, grantees, and internal operations and processes. Here's what we found.

Welcome, new Organization Members 

3M / 3M Foundation 
Bohemian Foundation 
Dr. Bronner's Family Foundation 
Grove Foundation 
Laudes Foundation
New Venture Fund 
Phila Engaged Giving 

Thank you to... 

Borealis Philanthropy, for a general operating support grant from their Racial Equity in Philanthropy Fund to support PEAK during the COVID-19 crisis.

COMING SOON

Streamlined member access to PEAK resources 

Later this month, we'll roll out an expanded Resources hub on peakgrantmaking.org, making it easier to find what you need – from our action planners, how-to guides, case stories, and reports, to on-demand courses and webinars – plus: a one-click download for member-exclusive documents!