This month: The “how” of grantmaking. Lessons from the Lowcountry. Three upcoming webinars. Team news!

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** Philanthropy’s Blind Spot: The “How” of Grantmaking
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Over Michelle Greanias’s 25 years in philanthropy, one question has always sat in the back of her mind: Why don’t more grantmakers set strategic goals aimed at making them the best makers of grants possible?
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** Words to Give by: Inspiring takeaways from the PEAK Southeast Summit
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Practical lessons and thought-provoking questions were in attendance at this year’s event in Charleston––from workshopping DEI practices to tackling tough questions about equity, change management, and the roles grants managers have to play.
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** Are You Measuring Your Impact? 3 Ways to Get Started Today
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Collecting and analyzing data that enables you to understand the impact of your grants can seem daunting. Start with these three actions to begin measuring impact more effectively.
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** PEAK team news
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Join us in congratulating Sara Sanders on her promotion to Membership Director.

Our thanks to departing board member Arlene Wilson-Grant for her service, and for her many contributions to the PEAK community and the field.


** WEBINAR
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** Tying Grantmaking Practices to Values
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On October 31, join this complimentary webinar introducing the first of our five Principles for Peak Grantmaking: Tie Practices to Values. Hear from a foundation doing this work well, and find out about the slate of resources rolling out to support our members in putting this principle into practice.

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** Using a Measurement Framework: The Implementation Challenge
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On November 4, we’ll explore the latest PEAK Grantmaking data on how grants management professionals implement measurement. Come share your experience, your struggles, and what works for you.

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** Corporate Grantmakers Community Webinar: Investing in Communities, Connecting to Strategy
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On November 14, join us for an interactive webinar to learn key takeaways from the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship’s Community (BCCCC) Involvement Study 2019, participate in a facilitated discussion, and hear our 2020 plans for building the corporate grantmaking community.
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** Welcome to new Organization Members
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Maine Community Foundation
Visa Foundation
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
The Libra Foundation
The Charles Hayden Foundation


** Upcoming Events
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October 18 | Boston
REGIONAL CHAPTER EVENT
Fall Meeting (PEAK New England) ([link removed])

October 21 | Washington, D.C.
REGIONAL CHAPTER EVENT
Fall Meeting (PEAK Greater Washington DC) ([link removed])

October 21 | Saint Paul
REGIONAL CHAPTER EVENT
Filling the Career Pipeline (PEAK Minnesota) ([link removed])

October 23 | Pittsburgh
REGIONAL CHAPTER & PARTNER EVENT
Project Streamline – Essential Principles And Key Practices (PEAK Ohio) ([link removed])

October 28 | Columbus
REGIONAL CHAPTER EVENT
Sharpening Your Skills All-Region Event (PEAK Ohio) ([link removed])

October 28 | Wilmington
REGIONAL CHAPTER EVENT
Collecting and Using Demographic Data (PEAK Delaware Valley) ([link removed])

October 31 | Online
WEBINAR
Community Webinar: Tying Grantmaking Practices to Values ([link removed])

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** CAREER CENTER
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** The latest grantmaking job opportunities
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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? Member job postings are complimentary!)

Current opportunities include:
* Program Assistant, China, Rockefeller Brothers Fund ([link removed]) ; New York, NY
* Program Analyst, Public Welfare Foundation ([link removed]) ; Washington, DC
* Grants Manager, Citi Foundation ([link removed]) ; New York, NY
* Director, Learning and Evaluation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina ([link removed]) ; Durham, NC
* Board Liaison, The California Wellness Foundation ([link removed]) ; Los Angeles, CA
* Grants Associate/Manager, The Peter G. Peterson Foundation ([link removed]) ; New York, NY
* Foundation Coordinator, The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation ([link removed]) ; Bethesda, MD
* Grants Manager, Arnold Ventures ([link removed]) ; Houston, TX

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