Grantmaking 101

Informing the Context for Philanthropic Work

Grantmaking 101 is a two-day course that helps staff and board members new to philanthropy better understand the sector. This interactive course will present a historical overview of philanthropy, review a foundation’s leadership and governance structure, provide an overview of grantmaking practices, explore the various roles within philanthropy, and touch on emerging trends.

Learning Objectives

• The Purpose of Philanthropy: Understand the history of philanthropy and the national and local infrastructure supporting it. Learn how funding practices are related to foundation type,  when it was created, and its funding goals.
• The Practice of Philanthropy: Learn effective grant management processes, including accepting proposals, reviewing proposals, making decisions, managing grants, and measuring success.
• The People of Philanthropy: Review a foundation’s leadership and governance. Understand how to develop fruitful relationships with stakeholders.

This program will be limited to 15 participants.

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Schedule (tentative)

• April 22 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EDT (a networking reception will immediately follow from 4:30 – 6:00 pm)
• April 23 | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm EDT

Location

Barnes & Thornburg, 11 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Pricing

Members: $225.00
Non-Members: $450.00

Questions?

Connect with Julie Markland at [email protected].