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SUMMARY:Help or Harm: AI in Grantmaking - Rural & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Is AI leveling the field or raising the bar?\nMany Midwest funders are noticing a surge in grant applications – and wondering whether AI is helping or harming the philanthropic process. At the same time\, rural nonprofits – and often nonprofits in other geographies – consistently cite limited capacity as one of their biggest barriers to engaging in the grantmaking process. \nThis session shares emerging research and real-world observations on how AI is being used throughout the nonprofit sector and how funders are experiencing the resulting shifts in volume\, clarity\, storytelling\, and capacity across rural nonprofits. Together\, we’ll explore both sides of the equation: AI as a potential equalizer for small\, often volunteer-driven rural organizations\, and AI as a force that may overwhelm funder systems or obscure genuine organizational needs. \nThe conversation will focus on what’s actionable now: responsible AI use\, equity considerations\, and how funders can adapt their processes to maintain trust\, discernment\, and alignment with community priorities. Participants will leave with practical strategies and a clearer sense of where AI can support their work – and where human discernment matters most. \nGrounded in the realities of rural philanthropy\, this session will include information transferable to any geographic setting. \nSession Objectives\n\nExamine the emerging impacts of AI adoption in rural grant seeking and rural grantmaking.\nShare early findings from research on how funders perceive increased application volume\, shifts in proposal quality\, and potential inequities created or reduced by AI.\nIdentify practical\, right-sized actions rural funders – and those working in other geographies – can take to integrate AI responsibly\, reduce administrative burdens\, and maintain human-centered philanthropic judgment.\n\nFree for IPA members. $50 for non-members.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/help-or-harm-ai-grantmaking/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Donor-Funder,Donor-Funders
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SUMMARY:Grantmaking 201
DESCRIPTION:An Advanced Guide to Philanthropic Effectiveness\nGrantmaking 201 is a two-day course that offers a next-level look at effective grant management processes. We will dig deep into emerging trends and learn strategies to refine the purpose\, enhance the practice\, and maximize the impact of your giving. \nLearning Objectives\nPurpose of Philanthropy \n\n\n\nDevelop strategies to match your goals and priorities using six grantmaking models: responsive\, strategic\, proactive\, collaborative\, initiative\, and participatory.\nDiscuss trends shaping philanthropy\, such as strategic grantmaking and impact investing.\nLearn how to stay nimble\, adapt\, and earn trust.\n\n\n\nPractice of Philanthropy \n\n\n\nExplore effective grant management processes\, including developing and communicating criteria\, accepting and reviewing applications\, conducting site visits\, communicating funding decisions\, and measuring effectiveness.\nLearn how to read and review key financial documents\, including IRS Form 990\, grant budgets\, audit reports\, balance sheets\, and income statements.\nGain a better understanding of how you can support nonprofit capacity and how grantees perceive and utilize capacity-building efforts. Generate strategies to define grantee needs and how to assist in fulfilling their missions.\n\n\n\nPeople of Philanthropy\n\n\n\nGain experience in developing and managing relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. grant committees) and external stakeholders (e.g. grantees and community partners)\n\n\n\nThis program will be limited to 15 participants. \n  \nSchedule (tentative)\n\nApril 22 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EDT (a networking reception will immediately follow from 4:30 – 6:00 pm)\nApril 23 | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm EDT\n\nWho Should Attend?\nAnyone with two to five years of experience working within philanthropy—or those interested in a refresher. The course is available for all staff roles and board members. \nPricing\nMembers: $225.00\nNon-Members: $450.00 \nQuestions?\nConnect with Julie Markland at jmarkland@inphilanthropy.org.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/grantmaking-102/
LOCATION:Barnes & Thornburg\, 11 S Meridian St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Donor-Funder,Donor-Funders
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ORGANIZER;CN="Indiana Philanthropy Alliance":MAILTO:info@inphilanthropy.org
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SUMMARY:Grantmaking 101
DESCRIPTION:Informing the Context for Philanthropic Work\nGrantmaking 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. \nLearning Objectives\n\nThe 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.\nThe Practice of Philanthropy: Learn effective grant management processes\, including accepting proposals\, reviewing proposals\, making decisions\, managing grants\, and measuring success.\nThe People of Philanthropy: Review a foundation’s leadership and governance. Understand how to develop fruitful relationships with stakeholders.\n\nThis program will be limited to 15 participants. \nLooking for Grantmaking 201? Go here. \nSchedule (tentative)\n\nApril 22 | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EDT (a networking reception will immediately follow from 4:30 – 6:00 pm)\nApril 23 | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm EDT\n\nLocation\nBarnes & Thornburg\, 11 S Meridian St\, Indianapolis\, IN 46204 \nPricing\nMembers: $225.00\nNon-Members: $450.00 \nQuestions?\nConnect with Julie Markland at jmarkland@inphilanthropy.org.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/grantmaking-101/
LOCATION:Barnes & Thornburg\, 11 S Meridian St\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Donor-Funder,Donor-Funders
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SUMMARY:Your Impact Strategy Doesn't Stop at Your Grantmaking
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will highlight different methods for providing support beyond grantmaking\, and how to think through what can work for your philanthropy. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is members-only content. Log in to access this page.
URL:https://growcapacity.info/event/your-impact-strategy-doesnt-stop-at-your-grantmaking/
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