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Grants Management 101—Class of 2022

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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.

Across five months and nine sessions, the GM101 program features content sessions facilitated by a diverse faculty of PEAK staff and guest presenters coupled with cohort convenings facilitated by dedicated advisors who are senior-level professional in the field, providing opportunities to connect in small groups, explore content more deeply, receive coaching, and have accountability for growth goals.

Thank you to NGOsource for your sponsorship!

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A special thank you to PEAK’s Dolores Estrada, Satonya Fair, and Lita Pardi for stepping in as advisors and to guest speakers Josh Abel, Dan Gaff, Amy Coates Madsen, and Jennifer Pedroni.

2022 Cohort Advisors

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Jennifer Burran
Director, Grant Operations
Fidelity Foundation

 

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Adriana Jiménez
Associate Director, International Operations
American Jewish World Service

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Ursula Stewart
Grantmaking Industry Advisor
Salesforce.org

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Adin Miller
Executive Director
Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation

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Patrick Taylor
Grants Manager
The Zellerbach Family Foundation

2022 Cohort

Rose Addison, Dorot Foundation
Caroline Afonso, Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
Elizabeth Allaby, Maine Community Foundation
Cecilia Alves, Porticus
Aki Amai, Pacific Foundation Services LLC
Heather Anderson, Thompson Family Foundation
Kelsey Anderson, Mat-Su Health Foundation
Crystal Ayala-Goldstein, Women’s Foundation of Colorado
Katie Bane, YMCA of the USA
Stephanie Barajas, Center for Cultural Innovation
Jessica Beebe, The Roddenberry Foundation
Nate Beidler, NextFifty Initiative
Lori Boegershausen, Springfield Foundation
Lindsey Bramer, Ahmanson Foundation
Rose Brookhouse, Pacific Foundation Services LLC
Robyn Browning, McKnight Foundation
Vonda Carr, Fremont Area Community Foundation
Joanna Castro, West Harlem Development Corporation
Araceli Centeno, McCune Foundation
Monica Chavez, Walder Foundation
Nadia Chrisanto, Center for Cultural Innovation
Stephanie Cineus, The Commonwealth Fund
Frida Clark, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Heidi Clark, Internet Society Foundation
Natalie Cook, The John R. Oishei Foundation
Tara Cooper, The Skillman Foundation
Jessie Crabb, Bohemian Foundation
Rachel Dasaro, Open Society Foundations
Misha Dashevsky, Pohlad Family Foundation
Liesel Davis, ClimateWorks Foundation
Demetrius Delancy, First Trust Bank Bahamas Ltd
Melanie DeLorenzo, The New York Community Trust
Elise DeMeo, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Roshani Desai, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Asia Drews, The Colorado Trust
Alison Duncan, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust
Emily Favata, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
Adena Gabrysiak, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
Magda Galindo, Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Tricia Gambill, The Foundation for a Healthy High Point
Jannah Garfio, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Robert Gasior, Gulf Research Program at the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Christina Gheen, Rasmuson Foundation
Cathy Goldsmith, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Lilia Granillo, The Libra Foundation
Kim Graves, Bohemian Foundation
Kylie Hall, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Kelly Harmon, Stranahan Foundation
Julie Harris, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Sierra Harris, Longwood Foundation
Jennifer Herrera, The Libra Foundation
Patti Higgins, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Chen-Pin Hu, Rose Community Foundation
Alicia Jinks, Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation
Jakeya Johnson, Tides
Kathy Johnson, The Sherwood Foundation
Shakila Khan, NBA Foundation
Ari Kramer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Joel Krogstad, McKnight Foundation
Danielle Lara, The Hearthland Foundation
Michelle Larkin, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Sydney Larrier, Malala Fund
Joseph Lendaro, Maine Community Foundation

Ivette Leon, Peter G. Peterson Foundation
Matt Levitt, Zarrow Family Foundations
Gabriela Lingren, Gulf Research Program at the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Joe Rodriguez, Barr Foundation
Leah-Lane Lowe, The Zeist Foundation
Kendra Luta, Rotary Charities of Traverse City
Adlyn Maldonado, Share our Strength
Noel Manu, The Commonwealth Fund
Rebecca Martinez, Claneil Foundation
Stacy Mastrogiacomo, Community Foundation for South Central New York
Kristin Mead, Utah Department of Heritage and Arts
Lindsey Menichella, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
Janis Mensah, Proteus Fund
Joe Miliano, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Shannike Morrison, Hillspire, LLC
Autumn Mortali, Open Society Foundations
Annie Nelson, Charles D. Berry Foundation
Yamilé Núñez Maldonado, GlobalGiving
Alfiatul Nurdin, The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage
Nathan Simon, Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment
Rachel Marie Paquin, The Pew Charitable Trusts
Kate Partington, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
Melissa Pittman, Callaway Foundation, Inc.
Bridget Plekavic, The Joyce Foundation
Julie Pope, Annie E. Casey Foundation
Poppy Pruidze, Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice
Kate Pruitt, Open Philanthropy Project
Ericka Puyat, Weingart Foundation
Lynda Rodriguez, Vista Hermosa Foundation
Marissa Rossman, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
Lydia Ryba, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Carole Salinger, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Erin Samarasinghe, Delaware Humanities Council Inc.
Shere Saneishi-Kim, HDS Foundation
Ashley Sarracino, Swift Foundation
Sheba Sawyer, Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health
Pam Schlierf, Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation
Kelly Schulthies, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Ronald Seetaram, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
Jennifer Shih, Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District
Erik Siedow, VentureWell
Shana Silver, Crux Alliance
Kelsey Smith, Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles
Fatma Zohra Souidi, Foundation for A Just Society
Katlin Stansfield, David Tepper Charitable Foundation
Eric Strothmann, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust
Sarah Stubbs, Capital One
Nena Taormino, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
Alicia Tavarez, American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation
Monica Thorns, Christopher Family Foundation
Charlotte Trowbridge, Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District
Jennelyn Tumalad, Center for Cultural Innovation
Elle Wassertzug, A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation
Rachel Weaver, Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust
Lindy Wheatley, The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Rebecca White, Verity Credit Union
Melissa Wong, Rhode Island Council for the Humanities
Carolyn Wood, Ahmanson Foundation

2022 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.

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