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GFNY events are for funders only, unless the program description specifically states that a program is open to the public.
Calendar at a glance...
Click here for distance-learning opportunities for funders through our relationships with national grantmaker associations.
- A Renewed Series that informs New York funders and shares their experiences.
Monday, January 9, 2012, 12n-1:00pm Disaster Relief Grantmaking Guest: Cali Brooks, Adirondack Community Trust New York state has had more than its share of weather emergencies this past year. Share your experiences and lessons learned from your support of disasters in your community. Learn how to handle these requests if it happens in your region. Connect with
your colleagues around the state to share your experiences,
tools, and strategies. Free
for GFNY Members. Email Program
Director or call 585.232.2380 to register.
Monday, February 13, 2012 12n-1:00pm Conversations for Grantmakers Fusing
Art, Culture and Social Change
Monday, March 12, 2012 12n-1:00pm Conversations for Grantmakers Hydrofracking Plus and Minus Guests: Amy Panek, Park Foundation and Marilyn Bok, Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Our guests will discuss the effects of natural gas drilling on community infrastructure and their work to educate the public about the benefits and risks of the drilling method. Free
for GFNY Members. Email Program
Director or call 585.232.2380 to register.
Monday, April 9, 2012 12n-1:00pm Conversations for Grantmakers State and Federal Policy Work Join members to hear their experiences on statewide committees and at Foundations on the Hill in Washington, DC. Free
for GFNY Members. Email Program
Director or call 585.232.2380 to register.
Monday, May 14, 2012 12n-1:00pm Conversations for Grantmakers Our Returning Veterans Guest: Jim McDonough, Veterans Outreach Center, Rochester Jim describes
VOC's collaborative approach to treatment, a national
model, that cares for the whole person. Veterans receive
the breadth of services needed to regain their mental,
physical and economic health; reconnect with themselves
and society; and resume productive lives. Free
for GFNY Members. Email Program
Director or call 585.232.2380 to register.
January 17, 2012, 2:00-3:30pm ET February 21, 2012, 2:00–3:30pm ET 2 Webinars:
Improving Effectiveness in an Age of Uncertainty: Lessons
Learned from Grantee Budget Reductions and Business Model
Changes With our colleagues at the Council on Foundations, a two-part series sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
February 21, 2012, 2:00–3:30pm ET. Second discussion on grantmaking and evaluation
January 23, 2012, 9:00-11:00am Building Resilient Communities through Systemic Change Livestream
webcast for funders Sponsored by the F.B. Heron Foundation , the William Randolph Hearst Foundation , and the Ford Foundation Whether urban or rural, disadvantaged communities in the United States continue to struggle to address basic needs in the areas of housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and jobs. Yet these populations often are overlooked as many grantmakers have difficulty justifying significant investment in small communities, which may lack a refined delivery system.
Presenters, Jim King, Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises (FAHE), and Bill Bynum, HOPE Credit Union.
January
27, 2012, 9:00am-3:00pm Professional development for staff and board members of community foundations! Community foundations discuss issues and share experiences with their colleagues. Join us for a day of online sessions on community leadership, communications and marketing, and administrative operations. Particularly
for executive and grantmaking staff, but all staff
and trustees are welcome. Discount
for site registration. February
14, February 28, and March 6, 1:00-2:00 pm ET February
22 , 2012, 11:00am-12:00n Conference call for family foundation staff and trustees to hear the "buzz," trends and interesting sessions from the COF Family Philanthropy Conference in Miami. Joanne Florino, Triad Foundation and Dan Fessenden, Fred L. Emerson Foundation, start the conversation. Free
for GFNY Members. Email Program
Director or call 585.232.2380 to register.
Connection instructions and supporting handouts, if any, will be emailed to you.
March 2, 2012, 10:00am-11:30am Webinar:
The path to sustainability isn’t built on growth alone. #1of 2 webinars for community foundations Register for this webinar to consider three approaches to growth, and confront four strategic decisions every growing community foundation should make. Community foundation executive directors and finance officers are encouraged to take part. Fee charged. Registration information.
Meet the Grantmakers "Speed-style" Pieters
Family Life Center Cohosted with Association of Fundraising Professionals Genesee Valley chapter Promoting effective communications between grantmakers and grantseekers is an important goal of both Grantmakers Forum of New York and Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Genesee Valley Chapter. Therefore, we have teamed up to host an educational and networking event for nonprofit executives, aimed at promoting successful grantseeking practices. Grantmakers rotate to participants to answer questions about goals, interests and processes. By the end of the event, we expect to achieve an increased understanding by both funder and grantee of worthy missions and grantmaking practices. Funders confirmed to attend to date are: * First
Niagara Bank Foundation Fee charged. Register at www.afpgv.org March 21-22, 2012 Washington, DC 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!
April 4, 2012, 10:00am-11:30am Webinar:The
Four Ps of Marketing A James Irvine Foundation Tool #2 of 2 webinars for community foundations. Register for this webinar to jump-start your marketing. Community foundation executive directors and communications/development officers are encouraged to take part. Fee charged. Registration information.
SAVE THE DATE Philanthropy Forum Build Sustainability and Increase Impact: R&D for Nonprofits Open to the public. Peter York, Senior Partner and Director of Research, TCC Group, is an acknowledged expert in designing learning systems for organizations and collaboratives. He currently serves as an evaluator for a variety of grant-funded initiatives and nonprofit programs, including: The California Endowment, Atlantic Philanthropies, Gap, Inc., Wachovia, and Girl Scouts USA.
Experienced Grantmakers workshop Strengthening Nonprofits, Increasing Impact: Designing and evaluating your capacity-building grantmaking program As requested by funders attending the October NYS Funders conference, Peter York returns for an indepth program on capacity-building grantmaking! .
Strong organizations deliver services more effectively for greater impact. This intensive workshop will provide funders with tools to assess, implement and evaluate your capacity building grants. What should you consider when designing capacity-building programs, how do you work with grantees, and more. For funders with two or more years' grantmaking experience. Evening plus full day session. Registration information soon.
Ask the Lawyer! Grantmakers
Forum of New York presents Ask the Lawyer,
a teleconference where you can get some of your most confusing
legal questions answered. Teleconference. GFNY members $20. Nonmembers $35
Rochester
Funders
Rochester grantmakers gather for informal discussion, to share current grantmaking, funding concerns and experiences. Bring your lunch! Beverages provided. Free but registration is requested. Email Program Director to register.
November 15 is National Philanthropy Day! Honoring Community Philanthropists! Association of Fundraising Professionals chapters around the state will be celebrating National Philanthropy Day in November, when effective fundraisers and philanthropists are honored in our communities.
Holiday Luncheon December 6, 2011, Noon-1:30pm Community Indicators--And What Do I Do With Them! Speaker: Kent Gardner, Ph.D., President & Chief Economist, CGR December 7, 2011, 2:00 to 3:00 pm ET How will the Federal Budget Impact the Poor? The "Supercommittee," officially called the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, is tasked to develop a plan to reduce the deficit by "at least $1.5 trillion" by November 23rd. Success in crafting deal will lead to a House and Senate vote, while failure to produce a plan will result in painful automatic spending cuts in 2013. Either way, advocates and service providers predict more pain for low-income and vulnerable citizens. Free to members of Grantmakers Forum of New York October
16-18, 2011 Cohosted with Western NY Grantmakers Association
Two days of education and networking! Conference sponsors: Alesco Advisors LLC Central New York Community Foundation Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the FInger Lakes Dyson Foundation Fred L. Emerson Foundation The Gebbie Foundation Rosamond Gifford Foundation Manning & Napier Advisors Market Street Trust Company The John R. Oishei Foundation The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation Triad Foundation Marie C. & Joseph C. Wilson Foundation The 2011 conference was a
great success, rated by participants 4.7 (of 5.0) Overall, with
peer networking rated 4.9!
International Corporate Philanthropy Day February 28, 2012
Celebrate
corporate giving in your region!
registration forms and flyers are in .pdf format
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