Grantmaking Fundamentals Workshop 2017

A full day professional development workshop for Mid-Atlantic grantmakers taught by our region's experienced practitioners!  Presented by Maryland Philanthropy Network every year.

Learning Agenda

• Your grantmaking within the local and national philanthropic landscape
• Developing grant guidelines and communicating with the public
• Reviewing proposals and conducting due diligence
• Legal and ethical guidelines for grantmaking excellence
• Maximizing grant impact   
• Strategies for continued learning and improvement

 Who Should Attend

• Trustees, staff, and executive directors of foundations, giving circles and corporate giving programs who want to expand their grantmaking skills, deepen their understanding of philanthropy and learn from their colleagues
• Individuals who are exploring how to organize significant charitable giving  
• Beginning grantmakers will appreciate the workshop's efficient overview of all aspects of grantmaking
• Intermediate grantmakers will appreciate the time to reflect on and refine their grantmaking fundamentals

Registration Fees

• $100 Maryland Philanthropy Network members
• $100 members of Philanthropy Serving Organizations* that are part of the Forum of Regional Maryland Philanthropy Networks of Grantmakers
• $145 non-member grantmakers
• Total attendance will be limited to 25 registrants; Maryland Philanthropy Network reserves the right to cancel the event if fewer than four grantmakers register (fees would be reimbursed
• *Please contact your membership organization for the discount code.

This workshop is adopted from Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers, co-developed by the Council on Foundations and the Forum of Regional Maryland Philanthropy Networks of Grantmakers. All participants will receive a set of helpful reference materials. The workshop will be customized to registrants and follow the agenda below. Please direct any questions or inquiries to Elisabeth Hyleck at ehyleck@marylandphilanthropy.org or 410-727-1205 x 1211.

Please click here to download the updated agenda.