Reimagining. In a word, that’s our vision for PEAK2024 and what we’ll do together in Seattle March 18–20.
The PEAK community can be a beacon that guides philanthropy forward. Over these three days, we’ll foster an emergent learning experience that elevates how our members are leading the way with innovations in grantmaking practice and encourages everyone to contribute to transforming the sector. Join us in reimagining philanthropy.
Registration for the PEAK2024 in-person convening opens on October 18, 2023. The early registration deadline is January 24, 2024. Registration will close on March 1, 2024. Please see below for registration fees and deadlines.
| Early Registration (through 1/24/2024) |
Regular Registration (1/25 – 3/1/2024) |
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|---|---|---|
| Organization Member | $1,100 | $1,400 |
| Consultant Member | $1,100 | $1,400 |
| Individual Member | $1,350 | $1,550 |
| Nonmember | $1,500 | $1,800 |
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 2:30 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. Our negotiated room rate is $245 per night. To book a room at the hotel, you may use this online reservation form. Alternatively, you may contact the hotel at QualitySEARS@hyatt.com or (206) 973-1234.
BE SURE TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM HERE BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!
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 will open in January 2024. 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.
You can find the scholarship application form here. Scholarship applications will close on December 20, 2023. Accepted applicants will be notified in mid-January 2024.
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 welcome your interest in supporting PEAK2024! Please review our Supporting PEAK2024 guide here. Inside, you’ll find complete details on how you can demonstrate your commitment to equitable grantmaking and PEAK’s community of change agents by supporting our annual convening.
Questions? Please reach out to our membership team at info@peakgrantmaking.org.
Patrick Barnes, Cochair
Dyson Foundation
Melanie Matthews, Cochair
Cedarmere Foundation
Mary McNair, Cochair
Bullitt Foundation
Janet Disla, Board Liaison
Nathan Cummings Foundation
Traci Austin
Borealis Philanthropy
Maria-Veronica Banks
Bezos Earth Fund
JulieAnn Behar
Philanthropy Northwest
Nadia Chrisanto
Center for Cultural Innovation
Jaynell Ellis
Stuart Foundation
Mallory Fitzgerald
Health Equity Fund
Dominique Hilliard
Ballmer Group
Jennifer Katell
PEAK SoCal Chair
Jody Marshall
Seeding Justice
Bridget Miskell
Wagner Foundation
Corey Murphy
Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Jeaiza Quiñones Ivory
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Whitney Regan
Pacific Hospital Preservation & Development Authority
Stephanie Richards
Morgan Family Foundation
Shei Sanchez
Sisters Health Foundation