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INSIGHT

Philanthropy’s Blind Spot: The “How” of Grantmaking

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?

INSIGHT

Words to Give by: Inspiring takeaways from the PEAK Southeast Summit

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.

Are You Measuring Your Impact? 3 Ways to Get Started Today

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.

PEAK team news

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

Tying Grantmaking Practices to Values

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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WEBINAR

Using a Measurement Framework: The Implementation Challenge

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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WEBINAR

Corporate Grantmakers Community Webinar: Investing in Communities, Connecting to Strategy

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

Maine Community Foundation
Visa Foundation
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
The Libra Foundation
The Charles Hayden Foundation

Upcoming Events

October 18 | Boston
REGIONAL CHAPTER EVENT
Fall Meeting (PEAK New England)

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

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

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

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

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

October 31 | Online
WEBINAR
Community Webinar: Tying Grantmaking Practices to Values

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CAREER CENTER

The latest grantmaking job opportunities

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: