Deep On-Site Learning for Funders Who Begin with Residents

Intentionally small to facilitate networking and peer exchange, “on the ground” gatherings use the work of a field-leading place-based funder as a platform for learning on a particular theme.  Balancing time devoted to understanding the host organization’s context, strategy and learning journey with exploring “going deeper” questions that relate to participant’s “back-home” work – matching time out in the community with time for discussion and reflection – “on the grounds” are important professional development, skill-building, and team-building vehicles for place-based philanthropy.  Grassroots Grantmakers’ “on the ground” learning gatherings are designed to begin where standard conference workshops end and go deeper.

Registrations are limited to 50 participants to maximize opportunities for peer to peer connections and to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to contribute.  Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Who can attend?

“On the Grounds” are designed for funders so registration will be limited to staff, trustees, and grantmaking committee members of funding organizations or people who are sponsored by a funding organization.  We consider this more of a guideline than a policy – and will be generous in making special exceptions for people associated with organizations whose work supports and informs the practice of grassroots grantmaking.

“On the Ground” Archives

Materials from past “on the grounds” are posted to facilitate on-going learning and to give prospective participants the opportunity to get asses the value-added of attending.  Check out materials from “on the grounds” in Chicago, San Diego, Ohio’s Mahoning Valley, Detroit, Denver and Atlanta by clicking these links.

Questions?

Contact Janis Foster Richardson for anything else you need to know.  You can reach Janis via email or phone (361-798-1808).