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Join us for this popular institute for new foundation staff and board members and, those who want a refresher course in grantmaking. This is an excellent opportunity to speak with experts in a small, collegial setting while networking with other foundation staff. This intensive two-day workshop offers valuable insights into:

Effective program officer work
New trends and philanthropy best practices
Foundation stewardship and accountability.

Participants Will Learn:

Strategies for assessing proposals and managing the grants process
Ways to assess various grantee financial statements
A framework for evaluation
In-depth legal guidelines for program officers
Unwritten rules on the ethics and culture of philanthropy.

New Grantmakers Will:

Become familiar with the core principles and practices of grantmaking

Understand the world of philanthropy

Meet grantmakers who share similar issues and challenges.

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