FROM OUR CEO
Four Thoughts for a New Year
“I have faith that 2023 will bring us closer to realizing the full potential of philanthropy to drive equity and opportunity,” Satonya Fair writes. “And because we can only realize this and our collective visions for transformative change together, I have four ideas that will guide my actions and I hope spark some inspiration as you set your own intentions for the year.”
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PEAK2023
Last Call for Ideas
Cocreate PEAK2023 with us by envisioning a new kind of annual convening experience and emergent learning journey for PEAK2023 in Baltimore this May. Start by reviewing our Call for Ideas to see the innovative ways we’ll be gathering. We’re eager to hear your ideas for sessions that will illuminate our Learn, Share, Evolve Principle, lift up stories and insights from across the PEAK community, and explore ways that members are leaning into each of our Principles to be activated change agents in transforming philanthropy. We’ve extended the deadline to January 25.
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Supporting PEAK2023
This year, we are introducing streamlined support opportunities and sponsorship options with a focus on relationship-building opportunities, as we continue to evolve our practices to be values-aligned and mission-driven in all we do. We invite your organization to demonstrate your commitment to equitable grantmaking and the PEAK community of change agents by supporting PEAK2023.
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PEAK2023 Scholarship Opportunities
We offer scholarships to ensure that all philanthropy professionals who are committed to driving equity through grantmaking practice change may join us for the full three-day convening in Baltimore. Scholarships are also available to cover the cost of virtual registration for those who cannot attend in person. PEAK members are invited to apply by February 17.
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Welcome, New Organization Members
Breakthrough Energy
Cambia Health Foundation
Focused
Humana Foundation
Perrin Family Foundation
Philanthropy Southeast
Vanguard
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Staff News
Last Friday was Chantias Ford’s last day at PEAK. During her two years with the organization, Chantias contributed to many initiatives, including the development of Principles resources, Grants Management 101, and programming for our virtual annual convenings. In addition, she served as interim programs and knowledge director and as coeditor of the latest edition of the Journal. We wish Chantias the very best in her future endeavors!
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PEAK Peer Network Spotlight
PEAK offers members diverse peer spaces for learning, sharing, and evolving in our thriving chapters and peer groups, which include caucuses, affinity groups, communities of practice, and working groups. Each month, we look forward to showcasing the meaningful programming and networking taking place in these volunteer-run spaces.
For the first time ever, the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) Caucus, Black Caucus, and Latinx Caucus in December joined together for a holiday celebration that centered on cultural exchanges. Members shared their favorite holiday traditions, music, trivia, and food, and in the process it deepened caucus members’ sense of belonging while also expanding their professional networks.
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Our Gratitude
We extend our gratitude to Barr Foundation, Borealis Philanthropy, and The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation for their unrestricted grants to PEAK.
We also thank Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation, Lumina Foundation, Ford Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, and Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust for their matching gifts.
Thank you to Janet Camarena (Candid), Adam Sanders (Mother Cabrini Health Foundation), Tiauna George (Energy Foundation), Teresita Maz (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation), Eusebio Díaz (Health Forward Foundation), Miyesha Perry (Bainum Family Foundation), Elsa Chin (JP Morgan Chase & Co.), and Bruce Weindruch (History Factory) for their individual contributions to PEAK.
Explore the array of PEAK2023 support and sponsorship opportunities here.
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CAREER SUPPORT
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.
Here are a few current opportunities:
- Receptionist/Administrative Assistant | William T. Grant Foundation, New York, NY
- Grants Management Associate, Pacific Initiative | The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment, Remote
- Paralegal | The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Los Altos, CA
- Director of Finance | The Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation, Houston, TX
- Program Associate | Heising-Simons Foundation, Remote
- Program Officer | Moses Taylor Foundation, Scranton, PA
- Operations Associate, Impact & Operations | Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, Atlanta, GA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC
- Receptionist and Operations Assistant | Rockefeller Brothers Fund, New York, NY
- Grants Officer | Climate Imperative Foundation, Remote
- Learning Associate (part-time, time-limited) | The California Wellness Foundation, Oakland, CA
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