Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers

Date:	10/6/2010 - 10/7/2010
Time:	8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location:	Council on Foundations Conference Center
Registration:	Register for this event

Members of Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers may register at the Council rate of $399. Space is limited to 25 participants.

Wed., Oct 6, 2010 to Thurs., Oct. 7 2010
Council on Foundations ~ Conference Center
2121 Crystal Drive, Ste. 700
Arlington, VA 22202

Essential Skills and Strategies for New Grantmakers (ESS) is a comprehensive educational program that introduces new and up-and-coming grantmakers to the foundation world and philanthropic field. Designed by experts, the two-day program provides foundation staff and trustees of grantmaking and corporate giving programs with the knowledge, insight, skills and tools to be effective in their work.

During this workshop, you will explore key topics such as:

• Being Grounded in Philanthropy
• Legal and Ethical Issues
• Making Sound Funding Decisions
• Communicating Funding Recommendations and Decisions
• Managing the Grant Portfolio
• Maximizing Grant Impact
• Managing Personal & Professional Changes

Sessions are designed to be interactive and discussion-oriented to provide attendees with expertise needed to thrive in philanthropy. Participants will receive a set of materials including a detailed guide for use during the workshop and a CD-rom with additional learning resources. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

WG members: register using this form. Contact 703-879-0768 with questions and visit www.cof.org/education for more workshop details.