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Before community voice can be centered, it must be heard, understood, and viewed as important. As such, this opening conversation will set the tone for the rest of the day to come.
While capacity building is a critical part of our work, traditional models of capacity building do not always account for culture, systems, and power in their design, failing to keep equity centered in their approach. GEO’s latest publication, Reimagining Capacity Building, explores principles for centering equity in our capacity-building efforts, explores the way inequities can show up, and offers steps we can take to address and mitigate those inequities.
Grantmaking that truly supports nonprofits and the communities they serve requires a deep understanding of organizational culture and its connection to nonprofit success. But how we initiate conversations about culture within our organizations, and how we make the connection to our external work, is not always clear. Through individual reflection and small group discussion, this session will help you understand and begin to assess your current organizational culture and how it impacts your effectiveness and the success of your nonprofit and community partners.
In between talking with exhibitors at the Idea Exchange, make time for one or more Quick Hits. These 45-minute sessions cover a variety of funding areas: arts & culture, early childhood education, environment, equity & inclusion, grantee perspective, housing, public health, and workforce.
In between talking with exhibitors at the Idea Exchange, make time for one or more Quick Hits. These 45-minute sessions cover a variety of funding areas: arts & culture, early childhood education, environment, equity & inclusion, grantee perspective, housing, public health, and workforce.
A lot of attention these days is being directed to how foundations can help to navigate and lessen the power dynamics between grantmakers and grantees. As grantmakers, it can be easy for us to forget what it’s like to be on the other side of the table—to be asking for funds.
This lively and hands-on discussion will examine the intersection of social impact and business results. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of how and why social impact drives business results, how ESG is impacting corporate philanthropy, and how collaboration between businesses and grantmakers can create value for all stakeholders.
If you happen to be arriving early, join us for an informal gathering at 1925 PubHouse Courtyard for light snacks and connecting with colleagues
625 S. High Street | Muncie, IN 47305
Exhibitor Idea Exchange is a lively event offering sweet treats, cool prizes, and space to engage in meaningful conversation with professional advisors and other philanthropy-supporting companies.