Keynote | Grants Management as a Strategic Partner
Although they are poised to lead change within their organizations and for the field, grants management and operations staff don’t always have a seat at the table when foundations are … Continued
Keynote | Continuing the Conversation: The changing face of philanthropy
Four women of color CEOs continue the discussion that started at PEAK2021 on the changing face of philanthropy. Closing PEAK2022, PEAK’s Satonya Fair led a conversation with Susan Taylor Batten, … Continued
Keynote | Connecting on Equity: An honest conversation on what’s standing in the way of progress
As we aim to uplift and operationalize equity in the philanthropic sector, we find hesitation and slow movement toward progress. Our opening PEAK2022 keynote brought together two dynamic leaders, Vu … Continued
Funders Against Burnout Jobs
Too many nonprofit jobs involve hardships for staff. Low pay, missing benefits, long hours, and lack of promotion opportunities lead to high turn-over. What’s more, entry-level staff, who are predominantly … Continued
Keynote | LaTosha Brown: Engaging and Investing in Community
In her riveting opening keynote for PEAK2021, Black Voters Matter founder LaTosha Brown asked the audience to consider what possibilities would exist if racism was eliminated, urging everyone to claim … Continued
Keynote | The Changing Face of Philanthropy
Closing PEAK2021 on a high note, PEAK President and CEO Satonya Fair hosted a panel of foundation leaders, all women of color, to discuss and examine the changing face of … Continued
Putting Project Budgets to Work for Grantees
Throughout the global crises of the past year, the calls to action for foundations to make multi-year, general operating support grants have escalated. Many grantmakers may support such efforts to … Continued
Pro Bono Service: A Tool for Inclusive Grantmaking
During this interactive session, participants will see how pro-bono service can be a viable solution to bridge the skills and resource gaps that exist in the nonprofit sector, particularly among … Continued
Philanthropy for a Racially Equitable Greater Chicago Initiative
The Philanthropy for a Racially Equitable Greater Chicago Initiative (PREGC) has played a strategic role in advancing racial equity across Cook County by supporting people-of-color-led organizations, individuals, and advocates to … Continued
Philanthropy and COVID-19: Diving into the Data
A year and a half since the global outbreak of COVID-19, the world is still recovering. In 2020, we saw grantmakers react swiftly, not only directing money to organizations on … Continued