Grants Management 101—Class of 2022

We are utilizing a cohort model and have limited participation capacity to 120. Registration is now closed for this program.

For questions or concerns, please contact the PEAK team at info@peakgrantmaking.org.

Sponsored by NGOsource.

Grants Management 101 is an interactive virtual learning series designed to take deep dives into the fundamentals of grants management, the philanthropic sector, and equitable, effective grantmaking practices.

Over the course of five months and nine sessions, you will grow your network and knowledge base through group activities, guest speaker presentations, take-home resources, and enriching coursework that will provide you with the context, support, and resources you need to build a successful career in philanthropy.

The 2022 program features five content sessions facilitated by a diverse faculty of PEAK staff and guest presenters. Each session runs from 2:00–4:00 p.m. ET. Sessions will be coupled with small-group cohort convenings facilitated by a dedicated advisor who is a senior-level professional in the field. These convenings will provide timely opportunities to connect with peers, explore content more deeply, receive coaching from peers and senior leaders, and have accountability for growth goals. Cohort convenings run from 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET.

Curriculum

Introduction to the Philanthropic Sector and Grants Management 

August 3: Content session
Meet PEAK staff and your GM101 peers, get an overview of the program, and learn some sector basics by looking at the different players in the social impact world and the legal landscape in which they operate.

August 17: Cohort convening 

Grants Management as a Role and Function

September 14: Content session
Learn more about the role and function grants management plays within funding institutions and how the Principles for Peak Grantmaking help you to maximize your impact.

September 28: Cohort convening  

Assessing Nonprofit Financials and Due Diligence

October 11: Content session
Get a primer on how to read financial statements and gain a deeper understanding of how to assess and support a nonprofit’s capacity and financial health.

October 17: Cohort convening

The Grantmaking Lifecycle

November 2: Content session
Learn about the grantmaking lifecycle, best practices, and how to uplift equity and reduce bias at each stage.

November 16: Cohort convening 

Career Trajectories and Goals  

December 7: Content session and cohort breakouts
Explore opportunities for professional growth, learn about various career trajectories, and get tangible support for planning your own career.

Program note: While all content sessions will be recorded and available exclusively to participants, you are strongly encouraged to attend the live sessions to participate in and benefit from highly interactive classroom dialogues and build relationships that will support you in your career. Cohort convenings will not be recorded.

Registration 

• Organization Members: $350 
• Individual Members: $500 
• Non-Members: $700

Space is limited and we expect the program to fill quickly.