February 21
- February 21, 2013
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"Strategic Co-Funding: A Grantmaker Convening" — Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
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When:
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February 21
- February 21, 2013
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Where:
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Knight Conference Center at the Newseum
Washington, DC
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Conference Calendar - Strategic Co-Funding: A Grantmaker Convening
The problems we seek to address are too large and complex for any one grantmaker to tackle alone, and the nonprofits we rely on to address these deep-rooted challenges lack the sizable, predictable and flexible funding they need. Strategic co-funding is a key way grantmakers of all types can expand the impact of their grants, leverage knowledge and resources (both philanthropic and public funds), and reduce administrative burdens on themselves and grantees.
On Feb. 21, 2013, in Washington, D.C., GEO will bring together a group of approximately 150 grantmakers to explore different approaches to strategic co-funding. This day-long convening will offer participants ample opportunities to deepen their knowledge and advance their practice around key areas such as:
- building trust;
- developing joint strategies, goals and common processes (e.g., due diligence, reporting);
- coordinating with public systems, policy and funders; and
- collectively raising, administering and evaluating pooled grant dollars.
What Do We Mean by Co-Funding?
There is no one-size fits all approach to co-funding in philanthropy. Examples presented at the convening will illustrate a range of co-funding formats, including the following:
- Pooled funding (aka capital aggregation): Funders contribute to a collective fund, which may be jointly administered by the group or by a lead donor or third party.
- Targeted co-funding: Funders deliberately but independently make a grant to the same program, organization or issue.
- Strategic alignment: Funders or partners agree to adopt joint or complementary strategies, in pursuit of a common goal.
Who Should Attend?
This convening is designed for grantmakers currently involved in or interested in being part of strategic co-funding partnerships. This convening is interactive and you should come prepared to learn and share.
To register, please visit: http://bit.ly/XTgwmk.
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