“Give up the notion that you know better.” Nadege Souvenir of Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation shares her reflections on GEO’s 2021 Learning Conference on #GEOPerspectives. bit.ly/3v09kq0

The community approach to problem solving: Participatory grantmaking. It's no longer new & "it's here to stay." sarina henna dayal of Candid explains why. ow.ly/PmB050FcrUe #PGMcomm #ShifthePower The National Lottery Community Fund #philanthropy Candid Learning for Funders

SO excited for this: participatorygrantmaking.org/event/the-futu… 28th July 4-5(UK) I am starting to hear what the speakers have got up their sleeves and you are in for a treat!! Join Participatory Grantmakers with Bea Karol @jenbo1 @EshbanKwesiga Mama Cash Melody Powell AKA TheCaringLlama Tiffany Kagure Mugo Mario Lugay & Life Changes Trust

Joining us for our Curiosity Tête-à-Tête with มัจรินทร์ บุญโยธา + Jara Dean-Coffey (she/her/hers) as we chat about what is emerging as folks work towards adoption of the Equitable Evaluation Framework™? Let us know whats surfacing with #EEFramework + Equitable Evaluation Initiative!

Funders! The Contesting for Narrative Power: Changing the Story of Philanthropy is a training for leaders in philanthropy — from our friends the Center for Story-based Strategy (@smartMeme). Apply by 7/16. bit.ly/2UcdBuf

As the racial justice movement gains powerful momentum, I'm proud to join jen ford reedy, Dr. Janae Bonsu-Love, & @weareupswell to explore an innovative reparations funding strategy that could redefine the role of philanthropy in the US. Join us on 7/27 at 2:00pm ET! bit.ly/3impJRm

The value & necessity of grant budgets often go unquestioned in our sector -- but it's time to rethink this requirement. Check out “No More Fake Funder Budgets" by @molly_s_hafid, mentioned in Part 2 of TBP’s Summer Learning Series: justicefunders.org/no-more-fake-f…

The question you’ve all been asking: are there “traditional” funders thinking about or doing participatory grantmaking? The answer is yes. Come learn more! participatorygrantmaking.org/event/traditio…

In my 15+ years in philanthropy, I've learned that a program officer facing an existential crisis can be *bad* news for grantees. At times I've been that bad news. Here are four ways to channel that existential crisis for good.

Many community events are coming up, starting with a session led by Porticus where we’ll get insights into their journey to be more #participatory + then our monthly #TuesdayClub + #ThursdayClub. Sign up + mark your calendars! All free as always. participatorygrantmaking.org/eventcalendar/

We are calling on Black foundation trustees to engage with us September 21-23rd to make philanthropy more impactful in our communities. Please spread the word! Council on Foundations NCFP GEO EPIP Headquarters @secftweets The Forum NCRP CHANGE Philanthropy Exponent Philanthropy

1/3 PRE’s report #Mismatched: Philanthropy’s Response to the Call for Racial Justice examines ACTUAL grants awarded vs amounts PLEDGED in 2020. We found $3.4B in confirmed grants, <2% of some prior estimated commitments. #RacialJusticeFunding: racialequity.org/mismatched/

TODAY: Don’t miss CEI’s, Dr.Chera Reid with Clare Nolan & Kim Ammann Howard, for a conversation on the ways the philanthropic sector can use evaluation and learning to advance racial equity at #Eval21. Join here: evaluationconference.org

LAST DAY to RSVP! Please join us this Thursday for an invigorating conversation between Sidney Hargro, Marcus Walton, and Kendra Johnson. Email [email protected] to get the zoom details.

Applications for GEO’s Change Leaders in Philanthropy Fellowship are OPEN! Join your peers to explore how you can shepherd organization-wide change in grantmaking culture & practice. Apply Here: bit.ly/3q2NJgX

We're excited to announce that Kristina Wertz will be joining the GEO team next month as our Vice President of External Affairs. Welcome, Kristina!

Have you registered for #GEO2022? Take a look at our full schedule of sessions, breakouts & peer events designed to help you transform philanthropic culture & practice. Learn More: bit.ly/3tNqw3t