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49 sessions available.
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Leveraging Philanthropy's Best Intentions for Collaborative Change
April 14, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Session Designer: Curtis Ogden, Interaction Institute for Social Change
Speaker(s): Courtney Bourns, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations;
Marianne Hughes, Interaction Institute for Social Change;
Curtis Ogden, Interaction Institute for Social Change
Shared resources:The promise of collaboration in grantmaking lies in its potential to build trust and alignment among key stakeholders, access innovative thinking, create complex solutions to complex problems, and achieve greater scale and reach through network building. This said, often those who set out with good collaborative intent find the process to be daunting, results elusive, and relationships strained. In this session, staff from the Interaction Institute for Social Change (IISC) will build on the learnings from GEO's Change Agent Project by leading participants through an interactive exploration of key questions, core collaborative concepts and models, case examples, and the wisdom and experiences of those in the room to help maximize the power of collaboration to achieve deep and lasting results.
Long-term Nonprofit Solutions to a Short-term Crisis
April 12, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Session Designer: Leon Wilson, Nonprofit Finance Fund
Speaker(s): Diana Bucco, The Forbes Funds;
Geeta Pradhan, The Boston Foundation;
Leon Wilson, Nonprofit Finance Fund
Shared resources:This is a time of immense change for nonprofits as they grapple with
matters of mission, financial sustainability and relevance to constituents.
This session will cover the sector's response to current and
anticipated economic trends. Some of the key questions that will be
answered in this highly interactive session are: What are grantmakers
doing to address the current nonprofit economic climate? What are
probable long-term solutions? What might be the long-term impact
of this recession on the nonprofit sector?
Making Innovation Purposeful
April 14, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Session Designer: Stephanie Clohesy, Clohesy Consulting
Speaker(s): Stephanie Clohesy, Clohesy Consulting;
Gabriel Kasper, Monitor Institute
Shared resources:In board rooms, the media and nearly every document that passes through philanthropy, the word "innovation" has become code for whatever is new or almost new. But if innovation is to lead to real-world solutions, philanthropy must understand it more methodically and develop it systematically. A disciplined approach to innovation requires commitment to process, culture and leadership. The co-authors of a Kellogg Foundation report, "Intentional Innovation: How Getting More Systematic about Innovation Could Improve Philanthropy and Increase Social Impact," will introduce a conceptual framework that shifts assumptions about innovation from accidental to intentional. Attendees will explore how philanthropy can play a critical role in transferring systemic innovation practice to the nonprofit sector and assess their own organizations' commitment to innovation.
New Research into Grantmaking Learning Practices
April 14, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Session Designer: Marilyn Darling, Signet Research & Consulting, LLC
Speaker(s): Marilyn Darling, Signet Research & Consulting, LLC;
Blair Dimock, Ontario Trillium Foundation
Shared resources:Grantmakers want and need to learn how to advance their missions in complex environments and changing times. The goal of learning is not "lessons learned." Rather, it's about taking actions that increase impact. This session will explore preliminary conclusions of current Signet research involving the learning practices of a number of grantmakers. The research suggests that grantmakers are better served by shifting away from conducting stand-alone learning activities. Learning and evaluation should be integrated into the grantmaking cycle, and we must increase support for quality learning within grantee networks. Participants will discuss their own experiences and insights about learning through grantmaking, and take away a draft self-assessment tool to reflect on their own organization's culture and practices.
Nonprofit Next: Five Key Trends that are Converging to Reshape the Social Sector
April 14, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Session Designer: David La Piana, La Piana Consulting
Speaker(s): Heather Gowdy, La Piana Consulting;
David La Piana, La Piana Consulting
Shared resources:Philanthropy is being transformed by a broad range of trends -- generational shifts, economic and political uncertainty, technology and networking, increased diversity, changing nonprofit boundaries and virtual work. They represent opportunities to rethink how nonprofits operate and work with stakeholders. At the same time, the deep global recession will raise the stakes -- and nonprofits unable to navigate these trends may fail. La Piana Consulting will share recent research with funders and thought leaders about the development of these trends and host a discussion to explore how they might change philanthropy.
New in 2010
Green Efforts: Learn how GEO is reducing the environmental impact of its national conference.
Philanthropy’s Tool Shed: Offers participants the chance to explore a broad range of new tools available for grantmakers, in a direct, hands-on way. Through live demonstrations provided by leaders in the field, experience firsthand how a particular tool works. The Tool Shed will be held during Connection Space times on the conference program. + more
Ambassador Program: Broaden your network and make the most of your conference experience.
Site Visits: Learn about the mission, strategies,challenges and accomplishments of these organizations and how they operate within Pittsburgh’s innovative philanthropic community.
