The PEAK Grantmaking community is dedicated to transforming philanthropy by leading the way to operationalize equitable, effective grantmaking practices. Currently, our community consists of professionals from all types and sizes of funding institutions who work in grants management, information technology, programs, operations, evaluation and learning, and executive-level roles. In addition, our community includes vendor partners and folks working at philanthropy-supporting organizations. Speaking generally, these professionals have multidisciplinary backgrounds and play a part in stewarding the grantmaking process within funding institutions.

The convening will begin at 9:00 a.m. PT on Monday, March 18, and conclude at 2:00 p.m. PT on Wednesday, March 20.

A one-day Grants Management 101 experience as a preconvening session. The day will feature in-depth discussions on key fundamentals of grants management and strategies for operationalizing equity-centered, values-driven grantmaking practices. Faculty will include PEAK board members and alums, staff experts, and sector thought leaders who will present on both technical and aspirational elements of this work. You can register for the one-day experience when you register for the convening. The program fee is $400 for Organization and Consultant Members, $550 for Individual Members, and $750 for nonmembers.

Chapter and Peer Group Volunteer Leaders Retreat
On Sunday, March 17, the PEAK team will convene our outstanding chapter and peer group volunteer leaders for our second annual retreat. During this afternoon program, volunteers will develop leadership skills, build personal and professional networks, and join in collective brainstorming to best create communities of belonging. We encourage all chapter and peer group volunteer leaders and committee members to attend this complimentary event! Details will be shared directly with volunteers.

GM101 Reception
If you have participated in our Grants Management 101 program, we invite you to join this reception. This will help prepare you to make the most of the convening by reconnecting with colleagues, networking with other program alumni, and meeting members of our staff and board. This reception will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT.

Newcomer Reception
Are you new to PEAK Grantmaking? Is this your first time at our annual convening? Join us for this welcoming event to kick off your PEAK2024 experience. You’ll connect with other first-timers, learn more about PEAK, and meet members of our staff and board, as well as our convening cochairs and committee. This reception will be held from 7:00-8:00 p.m. PT.

We are hosting the convening at the Hyatt Regency Seattle at 808 Howell Street, Seattle, WA 98101.

PEAK’s block of discount-rate rooms at the Hyatt Regency Seattle is completely booked. If you are joining us in person, please consider the following hotels for your PEAK2024 stay. All are within 0.5 miles of the Hyatt Regency. All distances are approximate, as provided by Google Maps.

Hyatt Olive 8
1635 8th Ave,
Seattle, WA 98101
Distance: 269 feet
Rate: approximately $271 per night

Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Downtown/Convention Center
1815 Terry Ave,
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 388-1000
Distance: 472 feet
Rate: approximately $185 per night

The Paramount Hotel
724 Pine Street,
Seattle, WA 98101
Distance: 476 feet
Rate: approximately $244 per night

Hilton Garden Inn Seattle Downtown
1821 Boren Ave,
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 467-7770
Distance: 0.2 miles
Rate: approximately $194 per night

In order to ensure that this is a safe event for all, attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may need to wear a mask while at the meeting. PEAK Grantmaking will waive vaccination requirements for religious or medical reasons. The honor system will be used to implement these requirements, and we will not require physical proof of vaccination status or exemptions.

REVIEW OUR IN-PERSON MEETINGS HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

The PEAK2024 online experience extends the opportunity for more members of our community to participate in our annual convening. Virtual attendees will be able to livestream all three keynotes and livestream and participate in a selection of breakouts via the PEAK2024 app. Plus, you’ll have on-demand access to all of our streamed content through the app during and following the convening.

Registration for the PEAK2024 online experience has closed. The rates for virtual participation are $400 for Organization and Consultant Members, $500 for Individual Members, and $600 for nonmembers.

Yes! We recognize that not everyone has the budget to attend professional development opportunities. We are thrilled to be offering scholarships to current members of the PEAK community who would otherwise not be able to attend PEAK2024 due to limited professional development budgets. Scholarships cover the in-person registration fee, coach flight, ground transportation between home and the airport or train station, and three hotel room nights at the Hyatt Regency Seattle. Scholarships are also available to cover the cost of virtual registration for those who cannot attend in person.

Scholarship applications closed on December 20, 2023. Accepted applicants will be notified in January.

Eligibility: Scholarships are open to any individual working for a grantmaking institution or philanthropy-supporting organization. You must be a US citizen and member of PEAK Grantmaking. Priority will be given to PEAK volunteers and highly-engaged members and those who are committed to being change agents for the Principles for Peak Grantmaking, with a focus on empowering a diverse group of philanthropy professionals.

PEAK is committed to hosting inclusive, accessible events. When you register for the convening, share any accommodations we can provide that will make it possible for you to fully participate, such as captioning or American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter.

Cancellations for PEAK2024 in-person registrations received by March 1, 2024, will be eligible to receive a partial refund (registration price minus a $50 nonrefundable administrative fee).

Cancellations for in-person registrations received after March 1, 2024, will not be eligible for a refund. Refunds will not be provided for virtual-only registrations.

Participants may also choose to transfer their registration to a colleague or peer at the same organization who also has the same membership level at the same organization or by transferring their registration to the online PEAK2024 experience. Transfers must be completed by March 8, 2024. No refunds will be issued for transferred registrations.

Requests for cancellations and substitutions must be submitted in writing via email to info@peakgrantmaking.org.

EVENT TERMS & CONDITIONS POLICY 

During PEAK2024, we will be photographing and recording various aspects of our programs, and your image, voice, and conversations might be captured. In addition, we capture evaluation data for programming design and testimonial purposes. By registering for this event, attendees accept the following terms:

Photography, Video, and Audio Release
By participating in this convening, you authorize PEAK Grantmaking to use and reproduce any photographs, videos, chats, and audio recordings taken, for promotion or distribution. PEAK Grantmaking recognizes that people have varying levels of comfort being recorded. For more information, please contact info@peakgrantmaking.org.   

We have passed the initial deadline for supporter commitments but have a few remaining support opportunities available. Please review our Supporting PEAK2024 Guide for details. If you’d like to support PEAK2024, please contact our membership team at info@peakgrantmaking.org.