The intersection of philanthropy, tech, and equity. Call for volunteers! Trending on CONNECT. Upcoming events. Weekly reads.

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** INSIGHT
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** The Intersection of Philanthropy, Tech, and Equity
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We are building a movement of grantmaking "futurists" leveraging technology to advance equity and justice. Get inspired by takeaways and resources from our recent four-part learning series, presented in partnership with Techonology Association of Grantmakers, GrantAdvisor, and Grantbook.
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** CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
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** Announcing 2021 PEAK Volunteer Opportunities
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As a member-led, member-driven organization, we live our values by providing more than 200 opportunities each year for members and partners to contribute as volunteers – helping to build our collective expertise in implementing effective, equitable grantmaking practices.
Explore our new PEAK Volunteer Board ([link removed]) which rounds up current opportunities to collaborate with staff in leading communities and developing resources, tools, and convenings. Grow your network, develop skills and knowledge, and help create and drive strategic change that strengthens PEAK, our community, and the sector.

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Join this week’s trending conversations:
* Fiscally Sponsored Organizations ([link removed])
* "Blind" Grant Reviews and Reducing Bias ([link removed])

Help a colleague out by sharing your advice:
* Grant Agreements - Multi-Year Grants ([link removed])
* Fund Closure for DAFs ([link removed])

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** Upcoming Events
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January 28
CHAPTER WEBINAR
New Year’s Kick-Off Happy Hour (PEAK Minnesota) ([link removed])

February 17
SPONSORED WEBINAR
Innovation and the Power of Partnership with Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust ([link removed])

February 18
CHAPTER WEBINAR
Monthly Coffee Hour (PEAK Pacific Northwest) ([link removed])

February 18
CHAPTER WEBINAR
Lessons from the Field: Pursuing more equitable and just philanthropic systems (PEAK Minnesota) ([link removed])

February 24
CHAPTER WEBINAR
Coffee Power Hour: Adaptation (PEAK Southeast) ([link removed])

March 18
CHAPTER WEBINAR
Monthly Coffee Hour (PEAK Pacific Northwest) ([link removed])

March 18
CHAPTER WEBINAR
Practical Tools for Self-Advocacy & Pay Equity (PEAK Minnesota) ([link removed])

April 15
CHAPTER WEBINAR
Monthly Coffee Hour (PEAK Pacific Northwest) ([link removed])

May 4-13
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
PEAK2021 Online ([link removed])

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** Weekly Reads
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"[I]t’s not good enough just to post inspiring quotes by MLK. We all need to reexamine our actions to see which ones align with equity and justice, and fix the stuff we do that don’t." [more] ([link removed])
– Vu Le, Nonprofit AF

“The nation and our system of government needs room to breathe. Philanthropy has a vital role to play, and foundations can help American democracy deliver on its promise to the American people, and to the world.” [more] ([link removed])
– Bradford K. Smith, Candid

"It takes courage and vulnerability to talk about race and racism honestly. Let’s keep pushing each other to do better in our work of doing good." [more] ([link removed])
– The Communications Network

11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2021: "Critical questions we face in the aftermath of the chaos and trauma of 2020 are ones the sector has been wrestling with for years, but must now address more forcefully." [more] ([link removed])
– Johnson Center for Philanthropy

"Community organizers are leading the frontline that is protecting our democracy and providing the fuel that will allow our leaders to soar. But if our communities’ power is minimized or ignored, those same leaders will find themselves mired in meaningless deal-making while the nation crumbles." [more] ([link removed])
– Crystal Hayling, The Libra Foundation

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