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How People-First Leadership is Driving Philanthropy New York’s Equity Journey
Philanthropy New York CEO Kathryn O’Neal-Dunham talks to PEAK’s Satonya Fair about how her career journey shaped her approach to leadership and the ways in which she sees operations-level professionals as leading changemakers in the sector.
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SPONSORED INSIGHT
Demystifying Grantmaking Transparency and Compliance
Blackbaud provides some resources to guide you in updating and staying ahead of the curve on your transparency and compliance practices.
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ADVOCACY
The Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022
PEAK joined foundations and nonprofits in endorsing Independent Sector’s letter to Representatives Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Fred Upton (R-MI) in support of the Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022. The bill, introduced in Congress in April, aims to create formal, streamlined relationships between the federal government and nonprofit and charitable organizations with the goal to strengthen the sector and the communities they serve. Click here to track the bill’s progress.
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COMING UP
PEAK’s Annual Meeting: The Future of Grants Management
On May 24, join the PEAK board, staff, and community for our annual membership meeting. After sharing highlights from our memorable 25th anniversary year, Satonya Fair will lead a panel conversation with Josh Abel, Rachel Kimber, and Rebecca Van Sickle on how the field is shifting and the opportunities to lead on operationalizing equitable practices. All are welcome!
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ANNOUNCEMENT
In-Person Meetings and Travel
PEAK staff members have resumed in-person meetings and travel as of May 16. We continue to carefully monitor warnings and guidance from the CDC regarding COVID-19.
Please note that all PEAK events, including chapter and peer group meetings, will remain virtual until further notice. For questions, reach out to the team at [email protected].
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PEER GROUPS
Find Your People by Joining a PEAK Caucus, Affinity Group, or Community of Practice
PEAK has 10 burgeoning peer groups to help you connect with your colleagues in our network. Create deeper connections, support one another, and learn, share, and evolve together.
Join a caucus to connect based on your personal identity. Join an affinity group to connect by organization type. Or, exclusive to Organization and Consultant Members, join a community of practice to dig deeper into DEI, equitable grantmaking, and tech and data practices.
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Our Gratitude
Thank you to Stupski Foundation and The Nathan Cummings Foundation for general operating support and the Meyer Memorial Trust for a matching gift.
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CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT
Connect at a Virtual Coffee Hour
Grab a cuppa with sector peers and learn about emerging trends and best practices at one of our chapters' regular coffee hours. Looking ahead, PEAK Midwest, Minnesota, New England, Northeast, Pacific Northwest, and Rocky Mountain are gathering to explore topics ranging from making organizational cultures more inclusive and returning to the office to trust-based philanthropy.
Check out our events calendar and participate in the emergent learning journeys happening across the PEAK community. Attend any chapter meeting that interests you, regardless of your geographic location. Kudos to these PEAK chapters for leading the way!
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GOVERNANCE
PEAK Board of Directors Update
PEAK’s board held their quarterly meeting on April 27 and 28. The meeting included approval of our 2021 audited financial statements and Form 990 and the approval of new officers: Cochair Miyesha Perry, Secretary Jane Ward, and Treasurer Elsa Chin, all of whom will assume their new roles on June 1. The three join Cochair Allison Gister, who began her tenure on March 1 to finish the term of Gary Romero, who needed to depart from his role. Secretary Kerri Hurley and our first Chair Emeritus Adriana Jiménez will each conclude their terms on May 31. Steve Casey and Tim Robinson will conclude their terms as cochair and treasurer respectively but will remain on the board for another year of service.
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PEAK in Community
The latest news about our sector partnerships and how PEAK is advocating for more equitable grantmaking practices at conferences, convenings, and community conversations.
Satonya Fair and Betsy Reid joined the Commonwealth Foundation staff for their April Lunch and Learn, hosted by Vice President of Grants Management Andrea Landes. The discussion focused on supporting the Foundation’s DEI journey by exploring the themes elevated in PEAK’s latest Journal, Driving Racial Equity in Philanthropy, and at PEAK2022 Online.
Satonya and Chantias Ford participated in the Equitable Evaluation Initiative’s Nonprofit Pilot as an Equitable Evaluation Framework™ Practice Partner. The initiative brings together eight organizations committed to practicing the framework, connecting PEAK with peers dedicated to improving evaluation practices and processes to embed equity and thoughtful reflection in our work.
Representatives of PEAK’s staff and board participated in the collection of case stories for our participation in the United Philanthropy Forum’s Racial Equity Organizational Assessment. Participation allows PEAK to benchmark our self-reported internal equity efforts against peer organizations and provides a template for the work needed to ensure internal and external policies and practice are aligned in service of advancing racial equity.
Satonya was among eight nonprofit leaders invited to participate in the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service’s inaugural racial healing certification program, which is designed to strengthen their leadership abilities through mastery of racial healing concepts and rebuild sector infrastructure to drive equity. Her most recent learning experience with the cohort included tours of the Legacy Museum, which documents the evolution of the oppression of Black populations in our country, the Peace and Justice Memorial, and a meeting with Minnijean Brown-Trickey, one of the Little Rock Nine.
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CAREERS
The Latest on PEAK’s Job Board
Explore career opportunities from across our member community. Searching for a new team member? PEAK members are invited to add job postings at no cost. Simply log in, complete a brief form, and your post will be added shortly.
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Here are a few current opportunities:
- Communications Coordinator | Democracy Fund, Washington, DC
- Community Engagement Manager | Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Milwaukee, WI
- Grants Manager | The Hyams Foundation, Boston, MA
- Chief Administrative Officer | Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Palo Alto, CA
- Special Assistant to the Executive Director | The Roundhouse Foundation,
Sisters, OR
- Grants Administrator | The Walton Family Foundation, Bentonville, AR; Denver, CO; Jersey City, NJ; Washington, DC
- Donor Engagement Coordinator | JustFund, Remote
- Grants Management Associate | The Oregon Community Foundation, Portland, OR
- Grants Administrator | Wilburforce Foundation, Seattle, WA
- Manager, Grants and Research Projects | National Endowment for Financial Education, Denver, CO
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