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Pre-Summit Session |
| Skills & Strategies for
Grantmakers Workshop |
January
31 - February 1, 2012
Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Orlando |
| A skill-building workshop
for grantmakers at all levels of experience |
Are you new to the grantmaking field and
looking to get started on a solid footing with the right set
of skills for your work? Or a more seasoned grantmaker
looking for a refresher on the core skills and strategies
that are relevant in today's environment? Whatever your
level of experience in the field, you won't want to
miss FPN's Skills & Strategies for Grantmakers (SSG)
Workshop.
Using a highly interactive approach and
the most reputable local and national resource materials
available,
the SSG Workshop will help you gain or reinforce the
knowledge and skills you need to do your best work. Taught
by a group of seasoned grantmakers from across Florida, the
two-day workshop is a great opportunity to learn with
experts and to share experiences with other professionals in
the field.
The SSG workshop is a comprehensive educational
program that engages grantmakers in high-level discussions
about the field of philanthropy. The SSG curriculum has been
adapted from the Essential Skills & Strategies (ESS) for New
Grantmakers curriculum, developed by the Council on
Foundations and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, to engage grantmakers at every level of
experience.
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"Great workshop! Life-changing. Thank
you!" |
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Who Should Attend |
| The SSG workshop is designed for
grantmakers who are new to the field or for more seasoned
grantmakers who are looking to deepen their knowledge and
sharpen their skills. The workshop is appropriate for staff
or board members from all types of grantmaking
organizations, including family foundations, independent
foundations, community foundations, public charity
grantmakers, and corporate
foundations and giving programs. |
ESS Faculty |
Eileen Boyle, President
and CEO, Allegany Franciscan Ministries; Mark Brewer,
President & CEO, Community Foundation of Central Florida;
Nancy Gidusko, Director, Community Relations, Walt
Disney World Resort; Deborah Hessler, Program
Officer, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation; Eric
Kelly, Vice President for Programs, Quantum
Foundation; Maggie Osborn, Vice President,
Florida Philanthropic Network; K Andrew
Schulz, Vice President, Legal and Government
Relations, Council on Foundations; Jane Soltis,
Vice President Programs, Eckerd Family Foundation.
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SSG Agenda |
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
11:30 am - Noon
Welcome, Introductions & Box Lunch |
Noon - 1:30 pm
Being Grounded in Philanthropy
Faculty: Maggie Osborn,
Vice President, Florida Philanthropic Network. |
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The role of philanthropy in
society. |
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Key events in the development
of philanthropy. |
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Current issues and debates
about philanthropy. |
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1:30 - 1:45 pm
Break |
1:45 - 3:15 pm
Making Sound Funding Recommendations
Faculty: Deborah Hessler, Program
Officer, Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation. |
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Current best
practices used in the proposal review process. |
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Issues to consider in arriving
at a funding recommendation. |
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3:15 - 3:30 pm
Break |
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Managing Your Grant Portfolio
Faculty: Eileen Boyle, President and CEO,
Allegany Franciscan Ministries. |
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Changing expectations and requirements of grants
management. |
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Typical issues and effective practices in grants
management. |
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5:00 pm
Adjourn |
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
7:30 - 8:00 am
Breakfast |
8:00 - 9:30 am
Communicating Funding Recommendations
and Decisions
Faculty: Maggie Osborn,
Vice President, Florida Philanthropic Network. |
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Perspectives foundation leaders and trustees bring
to funding decisions. |
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Best
practices in the funding recommendation process. |
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Issues and strategies for
delivering funding decisions to grantseekers. |
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9:30 - 9:45 am
Break |
9:45 - 11:45 am
Navigating Legal and Ethical Issues
Faculty: Andrew Schulz, Vice President,
Legal and Government Relations, Council on Foundations. |
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Six basic rules all grantmakers should live by. |
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Ethical issues common to
grantmakers. |
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Strategies for managing
ethical challenges. |
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New rules and a changing game. |
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11:45 am - Noon
Break |
Noon - 1:15 pm
Lunch & Discussion: Perspectives
on Community Foundations & Corporate Grantmakers
Faculty: Mark Brewer,
President & CEO, Community Foundation of Central Florida;
Nancy Gidusko, Director,
Community Relations, Walt Disney World Resort. |
1:15 - 1:30 pm
Break |
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Maximizing Grant Impact
Faculty: Jane V. Soltis,
Vice President Programs, Eckerd Family Foundation. |
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Common strategies outside of the grantmaking
framework for achieving greater good. |
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Key strengths and constraints
of each strategy. |
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2:30 - 3:30 pm
Managing Personal and Professional
Challenges in Grantmaking
Faculty:
Eric Kelly, Vice President for Programs,
Quantum Foundation; Maggie Osborn, Vice
President, Florida Philanthropic Network. |
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Inherent tensions in the role of the grantmaker. |
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Common practices for
harmonizing personal well-being and professional
excellence as a grantmaker. |
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Opportunities and resources
for continuous learning and for on-the-job support. |
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3:30 pm
Adjourn |
Registration Fees
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*For information on FPN membership,
click here. |
To Register |
Register Online for the SSG Workshop ONLY:
Click here to register online
for the Skills & Strategies for Grantmakers Workshop only.
Register Online for SSG Workshop AND 2012 Summit:
Click here to register online
for the both the Skills & Strategies for Grantmakers
Workshop and FPN's 2012 Statewide Summit on Philanthropy.
Mail or Fax:
Download the
Summit registration form and fax or mail it in with your payment
to register for the Skills & Strategies for Grantmakers
Workshop and/or FPN's 2012 Statewide Summit on Philanthropy
Note: You don't have to attend the Summit to attend
the Skills & Strategies for Grantmakers Workshop. |
Hotel |
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FPN has negotiated a group rate for
the SSG Workshop of $179 per night at the
Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Orlando for the evenings of January 30,
January 31 and February 1. For more information on hotel reservations
and other hotel and travel information,
Click here.
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Cancellation Policy |
All registrations cancelled by January 16, 2012, will be refunded the
registration fee paid less a $75 cancellation fee.
No refunds will be provided for cancellations made after
January 16, 2012.
You may substitute one person for another at any time
without penalty.
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What 2011 Workshop
Participants Said |
"Presenters were very interesting and personal tips
very helpful."
"All of it was truly beneficial."
"Great speakers and knowledge."
"Loved the notebook filled with
resources."
"The sharing and dialogue among the
participants was most rewarding. The speakers sharing their
personal stories really put a face on the work."
"All
great presenters! So happy I came!"
"Well planned.
Such a help with my learning curve in this new-to-me
profession."
"The two days have had a positive impact
on my ability to do my job more effectively." |
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