Learning

High Tech, High Touch & In-Between

Connect with others for learning that suits your learning style, calendar and budget

Grassroots Grantmakers invites you to join experienced practitioners, newcomers to the field, and respected colleagues for allied organizations and disciplines to learn about grassroots grantmaking.

Webinars

Webinars offer low-cost virtual learning opportunities on specific topics related to grassroots grantmaking. These calendar-friendly options range from introductions to a topic, new resource or emerging practice to delving deeper discussions on a challenge or dilemma that grassroots grantmaking practitioners regularly face.

On the Gound

On the Ground learning gatherings provide rich opportunities for face to face peer learning and networking on a theme of core importance to grassroots grantmaking. Held one or two times each year and hosted by an exemplary Grassroots Grantmakers member organization, these gatherings are limited to 50 participants to maximize opportunities for peer to peer exchange. On the Ground gatherings provide unique and powerful opportunities for grantmakers and their community-level partners to connect as equals with others who are doing similar work in other locations.

Learning Circles

Learning circles provide opportunities for deeper learning on shared interests with colleagues from other communities.  Learning Circles are initiated by Grassroots Grantmakers in response to requests from network members or shared learning agendas that we spot through one-on-one and small group conversations.

Special Projects 

Special learning-oriented projects, such as our current project on Resident-Led Grantmaking, are proactive approaches to advancing learning on high priority topics.  Learning opportunities associated with special projects may include webinars, learning circles and gatherings that have the flavor of On the Grounds.

Grassroots Grantmakers also expands opportunities for learning by offering presentations and workshops on grassroots grantmaking in conjunction with conferences and gatherings that are hosted by our colleague organizations.