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** Rewriting the Rules of Philanthropy: Why grants management needs a seat at the table
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We know the “operations” side of the house is a crucial partner in advancing equitable, effective grantmaking – bringing a valuable set of skills and knowledge to the table. To claim your seat, start with these key resources.
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** Attention: Accidental techies, data nerds, and tech futurists!
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Kicking off October 13, join PEAK, Technology Association of Grantmakers, Grant Advisor, and Grantbook for a four-part learning journey, illuminating how philanthropy can leverage technology to drive equitable grantmaking practices and build a social justice movement, step by step.
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** Upcoming Events
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September 23
SPONSORED WEBINAR
Driving Collaboration: Bridging the Gap between Grantmakers and Grantseekers ([link removed])

September 29
SPONSORED WEBINAR
Maintaining Human Connection – 6 months later… ([link removed])

October 7
CHAPTER WEBINAR
The Evolving Role of Grants Management (PEAK Mideast) ([link removed])

October 13
WEBINAR
Listening to Stakeholders: Focus on Nonprofit User Experience ([link removed])

October 14
CHAPTER WEBINAR
Virtual Coffee Hour (PEAK Southwest) ([link removed])

October 21
CHAPTER WEBINAR
Using Data to Assess Your Grantmaking Practice (PEAK Southeast) ([link removed])

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** Weekly Reads
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“Much like how trust-based philanthropy advocates for funders to partner in a spirit of service to grantee partners, it equally encourages boards to see their role as partners – both to the foundation’s leadership and to its staff. This can be embodied in seven key ways that invite a more trust-based, meaningful, and joyful approach to serving on a foundation board.” [more] ([link removed])
– Trust-Based Philanthropy Project

“This is the moment to question and rethink all the ways we are involved in the system – all the ways our organizations support and undermine our stated missions. If our goal is to make change rather than just provide help, we need to use everything we have to do it – not just 5 percent and not just 10 percent.” [more] ([link removed])
– Lisa Pilar Cowan, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation

"Once again, big philanthropy is acting in ways that undermine radical movements for justice. Instead of answering the call of some of the most marginalized groups in our society, many in philanthropy have cozied up to the corporations that have made life miserable for so many." [more] ([link removed])
– By Erica Kohl-Arenas, University of California, and Megan Ming Francis, University of Washington, in The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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