CONNECTing on responsive grantmaking. Announcing a second Grants Management 101 cohort. Weekly reads.

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** CONNECTing on Responsive Grantmaking for Current Events
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In PEAK’s CONNECT online community, members discussed how their organizations have been shifting practices to respond to the pandemic and social unrest due to racial injustice.
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** Announcing Our Second Cohort of Grants Management 101—Class of 2021
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Due to a high level of interest from our community, we are pleased to announce the formation of a second cohort, starting up June 23. Through this seven-month virtual learning series, newer grants professionals can build community with peers, learn more about philanthropy and the role of grants management, and gain the context, support, and resources needed to succeed in their careers.

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** Upcoming
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May 4-13
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Registration remains open throughout the conference!

May 20
CHAPTER WEBINAR
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Starting June 23
VIRTUAL LEARNING SERIES
Grants Management 101—Class of 2021: Cohort 2 ([link removed])

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** Weekly Reads
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“Research from scholars at Northwestern University found that half of philanthropic funding on climate issues goes to 20 national organizations; that data was then analyzed by the Solutions Project ([link removed]) in 2019 finding 90% of those organizations to be led by white people, 80% by men. Funders need to step up their investments in BIPOC-led environmental justice groups... because it’s the way to win on climate change and other environmental issues. Here’s why.” [more] ([link removed])
Lois DeBacker, The Kresge Foundation Environment Program, and Jacqueline Patterson, NAACP Environment and Climate Justice Program

“Statistics show that organizations for Black women have been disproportionately neglected by foundations. In 2017, one of the latest years for which comprehensive data is available, less than 1 percent of the $67 billion that foundations contributed went to organizations that specifically target minority women and girls.” [more] ([link removed])
Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press, in The Chronicle of Philanthropy

"The COVID-19 pandemic has been described in many ways, including 'The Great Exposer,' for revealing the broken systems, misplaced priorities, and neglected communities in our society. Experts now warn against a K-shaped recovery that will exacerbate the disparities that previously existed. I’m encouraged by the philanthropic community’s efforts [...] but, as a Black woman and nonprofit executive, I’ve never been more concerned that funders will inadvertently accelerate the K-shaped recovery by not evolving to meet the moment.” [more] ([link removed])
Siobhan Davenport, Crittenton Services of Greater Washington, on National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

"The work of anti-racism demands that we act, not just react. The harsh reality is that regardless of the outcome of this particular trial, we know with certainty that the rate of murders of Black and Brown citizens at the hands of law enforcement remains appallingly high." [more] ([link removed])
Jim Canales, Barr Foundation


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