Upcoming Workshops and Seminars in 2005

Building Nonprofits' Effectiveness: Creative Grants That Keep on Giving

Thursday, July 21, 2005
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
At The Foundation Incubator

Presenters: Mary Gregory, Program Officer, Pacific Foundation Services
Joan Libman, Vice President, INNW Fund

Most foundations don't fund grants that help organizations build capacity and become more effective. Yet because these grants allow a great deal of (both) creativity and cost effectiveness, they provide a wonderful focus for a foundation, or an addition to a grantmaking portfolio. Capacity building grants run the gamut. They have supported technology; financial audits; a retail consultant; a part-time driver; marketing materials; planning, fundraising, staffing assessments; a psychologist; personnel manuals; and much, much more. Come hear stories from two grantmakers who have made capacity building grants and hear why they are enthusiastic about this strategy.

Celebrate Four Years of TFI Innovation in Philanthropy

Thursday, September 8, 2005
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
At The Foundation Incubator

More than Grantmaking: Leveraging Foundation Resources through Convening

Thursday, September 29, 2005
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
At The Foundation Incubator

Presenters: Sylvia Yee, Vice President of Programs, Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund
Mary Gregory, Program Officer, Pacific Foundation Services
Katheryn Heidrich, President and CEO, CenterPoint Institute
Gregory Baldwin, Group Director, Marketing and Communications, VolunteerMatch

Experienced grantmakers share the challenges and rewards of convening different groups. How do you plan sessions for clusters of grantees, community residents, thought leaders, and funders? Discuss with colleagues logistics tips, suggestions for expert facilitation, strategies for fruitful dialogue, and management of expectations.