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Managing Risk to Maximize Impact in Grantmaking

Funders are often described—and describe themselves—as being able to take risks that neither the private sector nor the government can or will take. However, no industry standard currently exists for defining, assessing, and managing risk in philanthropy. Few grantmakers assess risk during the application process and even fewer have processes in place to manage risks to impact after a grant is made. Without being aware of the parameters of risk, one can’t adequately plan or manage risk, let alone take the risk.

Data as a Strategic Asset: Pew Charitable Trust

The Pew Charitable Trusts: Data as a Strategic Asset

Amber Ivey of the Pew Trust will present Data as a Strategic Asset.

State governments collect large amounts of data as they manage a wide range of public programs. Pew’s research focuses on identifying how states and other key funders can learn from and leverage the data for their critical investments.

Members will have the opportunity for a private, closed-door discussion after the conclusion of the presentation and Q&A with the presenter.

Funding Forward

The annual gathering of grantmakers committed to LGBTQ issues provides an exciting opportunity for funders to connect with one another, learn from each other, coordinate efforts, and maximize impact. 

Hurricane Harvey Recovery Funder Briefings

This briefing will focus on the work of voluntary organizations serving in the recovery efforts, and will feature Damian Morales, Disaster Services Manager at OneStar Foundation.

Event

Once Upon a 990-PF: What Story Does Your 990-PF Tell About Your Foundation?

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 -
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Webinar

Attend this webinar to learn about sections of the Form 990-PF that present potential risks and vulnerabilities, as well as opportunities to better share your institution's work. You will also learn how to turn an examination of your 990-PF into an opportunity for improving internal practice, policy, and how these are communicated.

2018 Annual Conference

Save the date for Philanthropy West Virginia's 2018 Annual Conference in Charleston, WV, November 7-8, 2018.

The Supreme Court + Redistricting: Updates from the Frontlines of Litigation on Partisan Gerrymandering

Litigation against partisan gerrymandering around the country continues to make it way through the Judicial Branch to provide opportunities to both redraw unjust district maps and to fundamentally challenge how redistricting works in the United States. As we approach another pivotal redistricting period after the 2020 Census, join this webinar for a discussion with experts and litigators who are helping to lead this fight in the courts as well as other funder colleagues.

Voices of Youth Count

Join Funders Together to End Homelessness for the Voices of Youth Count webinar on Januaty 30, 2018 at 1pm ET.

2018 Funders Forum

Join Funders Together to End Homelessness on February 28, 2018 for the 2018 Funders Forum in Los Angeles, CA.

Transforming Philanthropy

Join Resource Generation for the Transforming Philanthropy retreat in Pomona, CA on March 22-25, 2018.

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