Grants Management 101 Virtual Learning Series

The GM101 Virtual Learning Series is an interactive online learning series that features five modules facilitated by a diverse faculty of PEAK staff and dedicated advisors who are senior-level professionals in the field. The in-depth presentations, facilitated discussions, coffee hours, and case study exercises provide participants opportunities to further connect with peers and leaders in the field, explore content more deeply, receive coaching, and work towards career growth goals.

Curriculum

Orientation

Thursday, August 6, 2026, 2:00–3:30 p.m. ET (Live)

Prepare for the GM101 learning series, meet your fellow participants, get an overview of the Principles for Peak Grantmaking and learn what to expect over the eight-week program.

Module One: Introduction to the Philanthropic Sector and Grants Management

Thursday, August 13, 2:00–4:30 p.m. ET (Live)

Learn some sector basics about nonprofits and funders in the social impact world, the legal landscape in which they operate, and take a deep dive into the Tie Practices to Values Principle through presentations and small and large group discussions.

Module Two: The Grantmaking Lifecycle

Thursday, August 27, 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET (Self-Paced with Live AMA Coffee Hour)

Through self-paced trainings, learn about the grantmaking lifecycle from the application process to reporting and how to apply the Narrow the Power Gap Principle at each stage. A coffee hour discussion will feature a seasoned professional discussing the topic area in more detail.

Module Three: Vetting and Assessing Nonprofit Organizations

Thursday, September 10, 2:00–4:30 p.m. ET (Live)

Get a primer on how to more equitably assess and support a nonprofit and implement the Steward Responsively Principle through presentations and small and large group discussions.

Module Four: Next Level Data and Knowledge Management

Thursday, September 17, 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET (Self-Paced with Live AMA Coffee Hour)

Applying the Drive Equity Principle, understand data literacy, visualization, and knowledge management practices through self-paced trainings. The coffee hour discussion will feature a seasoned professional discussing the topic area in more detail and answering questions from participants.

Module Five: Career Trajectories and Goals

Thursday, September 24, 2:00–4:30 p.m. ET (Live)

Through presentations and small and large group discussions, explore opportunities for professional growth, learn about various career trajectories, and get tangible support for planning your own career. This session will focus on why it is so important for grantmakers to develop the skills to put the Learn, Share, Evolve Principle into action.

Cost Per Person

• Organization Members: $600
• Consultant Members: $600
• Individual Members: $900
• Nonmembers: $900