Conferences & Events

• Date: 01 April 2016
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.1002/nba.30175
• Published date: 01 April 2016

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Conferences & Events

2016 Education Grantmakers

Institute

Grantmakers for Education will host the 2016

Education Grantmakers Institute at the Harvard

Graduate School of Education in Cambridge,

Mass., April 5–6.

The theme for this year’s program is “From the

Fringes to the Forefront: Innovation’s Place in the

Accountability Debate.” Presenters will explore

three major themes rooted in education policy and

the unique role of philanthropy:

• Equity: How can we build on equity as a core

value, utilizing the past as we look to the future?

• Innovation: How can we align accountability

with the 21st-century schools movement and work-

force demand?

• Public will: How can we garner enduring

public support for improvements in education ac-

countability and accreditation?

The hope is for the event to serve as an incubator

for collaboration within and beyond participant

organizations.

Fees for the event range from $1,300 to $1,500,

depending on membership status.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1KoAGht.

GEO Annual Conference

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations will hold

its 2016 Annual Conference May 2–4 in Minneapolis.

According to organizers, this year’s conference

offers participants the opportunity to examine cur-

rent challenges within the eld, hear new ideas for

smarter grantmaking practices that achieve better

results and engage in meaningful peer discussions.

The event brings together participants representing a

variety of roles within their organizations, who enjoy

thought-provoking speakers, interactive program-

ming, special events and networking opportunities

designed to help participants learn new strategies and

share their experiences with others.

Fees for this event range from $800 to $1,400,

depending on membership status and other factors.

For more information, visit http://www.geofunders

.org/events.

Native Americans in Philanthropy

Native Americans in Philanthropy will hold its

11th Annual Philanthropy Institute, “Raising Im-

pact with Native Voices,” May 25–27 in San Diego.

According to organizers, this conference will

present insightful discussions focused on impact,

advocacy, civic engagement and economic devel-

opment.

Participants will have a chance to:

• Create issue-driven partnerships and deepen

existing relationships within networks.

• Ignite philanthropy to advance its role of sup-

porting Native communities.

• Gain context on funding inequities and how

philanthropy can be a part of the solution.

• Elevate connections between philanthropy and

Native communities.

• Learn up-to-date research on pressing Native

issues and how to advocate for Native-led solutions.

• Identify innovative approaches to advancing

giving practices.

Fees for the conference range from $500 to $800.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1TEvN74.

Pennsylvania Philanthropy

Conference

The Council on Foundations is hosting the Penn-

sylvania Philanthropy Conference April 25–26 in

State College, Pa.

According to organizers, this conference will

provide participants with opportunities to network,

sharpen their management skills and discuss some

of the most pressing issues facing the Common-

wealth of Pennsylvania.

The rst day will focus exclusively on community

foundations and include sessions on donor services,

nancial best practices, strategic grantmaking and

board development. The second day will focus on

public policy issues in Pennsylvania including the

state budget and all foundations are welcome.

Registration fees range from $150 up to $350.

For more information, visit http://www.cof.org/

event/pennsylvania-philanthropy-conference. ■