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Becoming an Authentic Leader

How do we build learning cultures in our foundations? What skills do you hope to develop in leaders? And what does it mean to show up as an empathetic leader? CEO Judy Belk offers insight, drawing on her experience leading The California Wellness Foundation.

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Join grants management colleagues in Seattle this March for PEAK2020: Courage in Practice. There’s so much to look forward to: 3 inspiring keynotes. 50+ sessions dedicated to advancing equitable, effective grantmaking practice. A full slate of networking and wellness activities. Pre-conference deep dives. Plus: the beautiful city of Seattle!

WEBINAR

Next Tuesday:
Decolonizing Wealth
Book Club

On January 21, join author and fellow grantmaker Edgar Villanueva for an interactive discussion about his best-selling book Decolonizing Wealth, a provocative analysis of the oppressive dynamics in play in philanthropy – and a path forward to healing.

Upcoming
Events

January 21 | Online
WEBINAR
Decolonizing Wealth Book Club

January 23 | Online
SPONSORED WEBINAR
5 Rules for Foundations to Follow When Evaluating Grantmaking Technology

February 7 | Silver Spring
CHAPTER EVENT
2020 Kickoff Breakfast (PEAK Greater Washington, DC)

February 27 | Minneapolis
CHAPTER EVENT
Collaborative Communication Workshop (PEAK Minnesota)

March 9-11 | Seattle
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
PEAK2020: Courage in Practice

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Weekly Reads

“What we need is not incremental but radical generosity — to reimagine our world from the ground up as a place where we don’t just work harder to alleviate all these harms but one where we don’t tolerate them in the first place." [more]
—Asha Curran, CEO, Giving Tuesday

“CEP’s data shows that one group of funders is making consistent improvements over time: those who survey their grantees repeatedly. According to Ellie Buteau, CEP’s vice president of research, ‘We see a strong and clear association between more positive grantee experiences and funders who receive regular feedback from their grantees.’ In other words, when donors listen, they become more effective.” [more]
—Lowell Weiss, Cascade Philanthropy Advisors, in Washington Monthly

11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2020: Anticipate and Embrace What’s Next. [more]
—Johnson Center

“It’s a new year: start with an audit of who you’re listening to, learning from, and lifting up on Twitter. Here’s my #WomxnTalkPhilanthropy list, which might help you follow and get inspired by some new voices.” [more]
—Jen Bokoff, on Twitter @jenbo1

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