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Calendar at a glance...
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Teleconference
Series: Grantmakers
Forum members are using new approaches to create change
that improves our communities. From a broad public health
initiative, transforming a city neighborhood, investing
in economic revitalization, to research for policy change,
funders in Upstate New York are working to make a permanent
difference. Call #8: Monday, November 9, 2009 Noon - 1:00 pm Guests: Meg Cole and James Brown, United Way of Tompkins County, will discuss integrating technology with your community investment process.
Call #9: Monday, December 7, 2009 Noon - 1:00 pm Guests: Rochester-Monroe County Youth Bureau speaks about their work with The Search Insitute to promote a developmental assets approach for youth success.
Call #10: Monday, January 11, 2010 Noon - 1:00 pm Guests: James Gould, Alesco Advisors LLC, speaks about fiduciary responsiblity, investment management, and takes your questions.
Call #11: Monday, February 8, 2010 Noon - 1:00 pm Guests: Nelli Garton, trustee, Marie C. & Joseph C. Wilson Foundation, speaks about their research on family homelessness, housing transitions, and turning practice into policy. For
GFNY Members Only. Email Programs@grantmakers org or call 585.232.2380 to register. Call #12: Monday, March 8, 2010 Noon - 1:00 pm Guests: Liz Wilder and Annette Weld Family Economic Success-- what does it mean to our communities. Liz and Annette will share information about a project with the Annie E. Casey Foundation and seven other regional associations of grantmakers. Call #13: Monday, April 12, 2010 Noon - 1:00 pm Guest: Joanne Florino Join Joanne and Liz Wilder for an update on this year's Foundations on the Hill delegation and its experiences in Washington DC.
For
GFNY Members Only. Email Programs@grantmakers org or call 585.232.2380 to register.
Webinar: Making Evaluation Work: Tools and Tips for More Effective Grantmaking February 2, 2010, 2:00-3:00pm Evaluation
can provide critically useful information for making strategic
decisions. Yet, understanding what evaluation is, how
it can contribute to the organization’s health and effectiveness,
and how it can be accomplished efficiently are not frequently
hot topics of conversation with organization trustees. No
fee. Registration
information.
March 16-17, 2010 Washington, DC With the change in administration and our current economy, now is the time to connect with legislators and their staffs. Meet your legislators and educate them about the work of philanthropy in our region. Participate as a delegate! Contact Liz Wilder for information.
September
22, 2009, 2:30-3:30pm This webinar will provide an overview of why capacity building is a good fit for corporate funders and the different approaches and models that can be applied based on varying budgets, staffing and strategic goals.
Cohosted
with Western NY Grantmakers Association Click here for Conference Information!
Improving effectiveness and efficiencies is even more important in these troubled times. Connect with colleagues, learn best practices, share experiences! Speakers: Ralph Smith, Chair, Council on Foundations Susan Kenny Stevens, Nonprofit Consultant Dr. William Dietz, Centers for Disease Control Christine Grumm, Women's Funders Network Stuart Hart, Sustainable Global Enterprise Martin Lehfeldt, author, Notes from a Non- Profitable Life With gratitude to our sponsors: Central New York Community Foundation Corning Incorporated Foundation Greater Rochester Health Foundation The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation The Triad Foundation Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation
Holiday Lunch December 15, 2009, 12:00n-1:30pm Hutchison House, 930 East Avenue, Rochester, 14607 Hosted
by REALTORS Charitable Foundation Join your funder colleagues for conversation and a light lunch. Bring a funder guest. Share your work. Hear about Grantmakers Forum plans for the new year and the results of the Economic Impact survey recently completed.
International Corporate Philanthropy Day February 22, 2010, Noon-1:30pm Lunch and Learn: Setting the Stage for Success with Strategic Planning
Hosted in Rochester by 1600 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, NY 14604 Celebrate your corporate grantmaking—and learn how to take your program to the next level by joining corporate funders for lunch and a teleconference on “Setting the Stage for Success with Strategic Planning.”
Celebrate corporate giving in your region! Contact GFNY for ideas on how to honor your efforts! SAVE THE DATE Essential Skills and Strategies for Grantmakers Syracuse, NY Don't miss this innovative,
two-day learning program about grantmaking! Using a highly-interactive
approach and expert local and national resource materials, you will
gain the knowledge and skills you need to do your best work. You'll
also have the opportunity to meet colleagues from around NYS who share
your passion for strengthening community and understand your unique
challenges. Click here
for program details. |
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