2009 Events Calendar


Dec. 15-16, 2009 Melbane, NC	From Structural Racism to Racial Equity: Philanthropy as a Pathway to Social Change NC Peoples' Coalition for Giving NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson participated in a multi-racial, multi-cultural training retreat with a diverse group of leaders from nonprofit and grant-making fields.
Dec. 7-9, 2009 Washington, DC	FCCP Winter Convening Funders' Committee for Civic Participation
Dec. 1, 2009 Washington, DC	Change Philanthropy: Candid Stories of Foundations Maximizing Results Through Social Justice Center for Community Change, Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy, DC Social Justice Forum, Hill Snowdon Foundation, NCRP NCRP Field Associate Kevin Laskowski joins this discussion of a new book of case studies in funding social justice.
Nov. 19-21, 2009 Cleveland, OH	Philanthropy in Communities: Finding Opportunity in Crisis Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) NCRP Executive Director Aaron Dorfman joins a distinguished panel at the plenary session "Philanthropy and Grassroots Community Action in the Obama Era." NCRP Senior Research Associate Lisa Ranghelli presents "Engaging Philanthropy in Discourse and Action: Maximizing Impact in a Time of Crisis."
Nov. 16, 2009 Pittsburgh, PA	Philanthropy at Its Best Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania NCRP's Aaron Dorfman will debate Sue Santa of The Philanthropy Roundtable about Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best.
Nov. 12-13, 2009 Columbus, OH	Ohio Grantmakers Forum Annual Conference Ohio Grantmakers Forum Aaron Dorfman will discuss NCRP's Criteria along with William Schambra of the Hudson Institute's Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal.
Nov. 12, 2009 Washington, DC	Big Change in the New Economy Washington Grantmakers NCRP Development Director Kevin Faria attends the annual conference of DC-area grantmakers.
Nov. 11-14, 2009 Orlando, FL	Evaluation 2009: Context and Evaluation American Evaluation Association Conference NCRP Senior Research Associate Lisa Ranghelli presents "The Holy Grail Of Advocacy Evaluation: Connecting Advocacy to Long-Term Impact."
Nov. 11-13, 2009 Memphis, TN	Navigating Muddy Waters Southeastern Council on Foundations (SECF) NCRP Executive Director Aaron Dorfman debates Sue Santa of the Philanthropy Roundtable in "What Makes Philanthropy Most Effective? Point/Counterpoint." NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson joins several North Carolina grantmakers for a discussion of "The Impact of Funding Social Change - How North Carolina Measures Up."
Nov. 9, 2009 New York, NY	Foundations and Racial-Ethnic Diversity in NYC: Lessons from the California Experience NYC Collaborative for Fairness and Equity in Philanthropy (CFEP) Aaron Dorfman will participate in this forum that hopes to further understand research demonstrating the lack of giving to marginalized communities and reflect on efforts to bring transparency and equity to foundation giving.
Nov. 5-6, 2009 St. Paul, MN	Transforming Our Work: From Challenging Times to Hopeful Futures Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and Minnesota Council on Foundations Joint Annual Conference Author and consultant Gita Gulati-Partee and NCRP Field Associate Kevin Laskowski present "Making the Case: Increasing Funder Impact through Nonprofit Advocacy and Organizing" and NCRP Research Assistant Julia Craig attends this joint conference of Minnesota foundations and nonprofits.
Nov. 3-6, 2009 Detroit, MI	Challenging Times, New Opportunities 2009 Independent Sector and Council on Michigan Foundations Annual Conference NCRP Executive Director Aaron Dorfman presents "Diversity in Nonprofit Leadership: Problems and Solutions" and NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson and Development Director Kevin Faria join 1,000 nonprofit colleagues at Independent Sector's annual conference. Watch highlights from "Diversity in Nonprofit Leadership" here.
Nov. 1, 2009 Atlanta, GA	Inaugural Social Justice Institute and 10-Year Celebration of Excellence Southern Partners Fund NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson joined community partners, leaders in the philanthropic and business arenas, academics, nonprofit professionals, grassroots organizers, and youth leaders to promote capacity-building best practices for marginalized communities in the South.
Oct. 29, 2009 Boston, MA	Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best The Sillerman Center NCRP Executive Director Aaron Dorfman will join Henry Allen of The Discount Foundation and Dr. Susan Ostrander of Tufts University to discuss Criteria and how philanthropy can advance social justice.
Oct. 28, 2009	Real Talk About Race and its Impact on Social Justice Philanthropy NCRP's Kevin Laskowski will participate in this webinar about the current dynamics of social justice philanthropy, and how race, in particular, impacts this work in the nonprofit sector.
Oct. 27, 2009 Philadelphia, PA	Information Innovation Inspiration: 2009 Annual Fall Conference Delaware Valley Grantmakers NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson attends this annual conference for grantmakers in the Greater Philadelphia region.
Oct. 27, 2009 New York, NY	Why Fund Advocacy, Organizing, and Civic Engagement? Grantmaking for Community Impact Philanthropy New York NCRP Executive Director Aaron Dorfman and Senior Research Associate Lisa Ranghelli NCRP bring the results of all three place-based reports in our Grantmaking for Community Impact Project together to make the case for increased philanthropic investment in advocacy, organizing, and civic engagement in New York.
Oct. 23-24, 2009 Atlanta, GA	Bridging the Gap: Social Change in the 21st Century Youth Leaders for Social Change Project, Southern Partners Fund NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson presents on "The Next Generation of Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector" at this inaugural gathering of young and emerging community organizers, nonprofit professionals and philanthropic practitioners dedicated to social justice. View the presentation here.
Oct. 14-16, 2009 New York, NY	Fall 2009 Communications Network Conference NCRP Communications Director Yna Moore joins sector leaders in discussing web 2.0 and social media tools, influencing policy, successful collaborations between communications and program staff, and other topics in strategic communication for foundations and nonprofits.
Oct. 13-15, 2009 New Orleans, LA	Stepping Up: Creating a New Social Compact: 2009 Annual Conference Neighborhood Funders Group NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson and NCRP Senior Research Associate Lisa Ranghelli present the pre-conference session Grantmaking for Community Impact: Case Studies in Funding Advocacy, Organizing, and Civic Engagement. View NCRP's presentation here.
Sept. 30, 2009 Minneapolis, MN	Grantmaking for Community Impact Release Event National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, Minnesota Council on Foundation, and the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits NCRP celebrates the release of the third report in its Grantmaking for Community Impact Project, Strengthening Democracy, Increasing Opportunities: Impacts of Advocacy, Organizing, and Civic Engagement in Minnesota, with an afternoon event of presentation and discussion and an evening reception. View the media alert or the presentation.
Sept. 17-18, 2009 Washington, DC	Building One America: A National Summit on Regional Opportunity NCRP Research and Policy Director Niki Jagpal and NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson attend this Summit that highlights regional policies, programs, and strategies with proven success in combating concentrated poverty, residential and school segregation, and sprawl.
Sept. 14, 2009 Washington, DC	Board of Directors Meeting National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
Sept. 9-11, 2009 Concord, NC	Hope in Chaotic Times: 2009 Statewide Conference North Carolina Center for Nonprofits NCRP Research Assistant Julia Craig, co-author of Strengthening Democracy, Increasing Opportunities: Impacts of Advocacy, Organizing and Civic Engagement in North Carolina, joins North Carolina's nonprofits leaders at their annual conference.
Sept. 7-9, 2009 San Francisco, CA	2009 Momentum Conference Tides Center NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson joins "some of the world's most innovative thinkers and dedicated activists" at the 2009 Momentum Conference.
Aug. 13-14, 2009 Austin, TX	Governance of Nonprofit Organizations Course 2009 State Bar of Texas NCRP executive director Aaron Dorfman joins the panel discussion "Charity Accountability Standards: How Do You Measure a 'Good' Charity or Foundation?"
Aug. 10, 2009 San Francisco, CA Aug. 11, 2009 Oakland, CA	Philanthropy at Its Best - The Next Chapter National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, Tides Center, and the Wallace Alexander Gerbode Foundation Philanthropy is abuzz with the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy's Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best. This incisive report has grantmakers and nonprofits nationwide discussing how marginalized communities benefit from grantmaking, why diversity and inclusiveness matter, and how multi-year general operating support grants make a difference. But how does conversation about these important issues become commitment? How can we move from dialogue to deeds? Join NCRP Executive Director Aaron Dorfman for these two events in the Bay Area to help write the next chapter of Philanthropy at Its Best. Hear about the developing national conversation and contribute your ideas for how we can all work to improve how philanthropy is practiced. Add your voice to a growing campaign for more accountable, effective, and responsive philanthropy. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Aug. 8-11, 2009 San Francisco, CA	The New Politics of Community: 2009 Annual Meeting American Sociological Association NCRP Executive Director Aaron Dorfman presents "Transforming Philanthropy: Taking Organizing to the Funders."
Aug. 5, 2009 Washington, DC 12:00 - 1:30 PM	Being Young and On the Front in the Nonprofit Sector Hudson Institute's Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal In a special event for summer interns and young nonprofit staff members, NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson joins panelists to tackle issues of charity and being young in the philanthropic sector with a literary discussion of Henri Barbusse's 1918 short story "The Eleventh."
July 28, 2009 Chicago, IL	Stirring the Pot: Diversity in Philanthropy, Progress or Digress? in the NCLR Annual Conference 2009 National Council of La Raza Private and corporate foundations are putting forth an unprecedented effort to determine how they can better serve the Latino community. Faced with increased scrutiny from groups focused on increasing disclosure and accountability for foundations, this dialogue will examine the issue of diversity in philanthropy and address the following questions: Are foundations doing enough to meet the needs of charitable organizations that serve communities of color and low-income communities? Does government have the right to mandate who receives funding from private or corporate foundations? What is the role of nonprofit organizations in advocating for increased diversity in philanthropy? NCRP's Aaron Dorfman is a speaker at this workshop.
July 28, 2009 Washington, DC	Summer Institute on Race and Wealth Howard University Niki Jagpal will participate in a panel at Howard University's Ford-funded Summer Institute on the racial wealth gap. As an alumna of the first cohort, Niki will discuss her work at the institute on racial wealth disparities and how that research informed sections of the Values chapter of NCRP's Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best.
July 20-22, 2009 Detroit, MI	Raising Resources, Building Community, Strengthening Movement: EPIP Chapter Leader Gathering 2009 Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson joins emerging philanthropic leaders for this semi-annual event.
July 15-17, 2009 Palm Springs, CA	Delivering Impact: Improving Nonprofit Effectiveness Alliance for Nonprofit Management NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson discusses how NCRP's Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best can help funders strengthen nonprofits and the vulnerable communities they serve. View Melissa Johnson's presentation.
July 13-15, 2009 Little Rock, AK	Philanthropy and Rural America: 2009 Rural Philanthropy Conference Council on Foundations
June 11-12, 2009 Boston, MA	A Mile in My Shoes: Breaking the silence on role, race, class and power in philanthropy The Dialogue Project, Resource Generation and Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy
June 9-10, 2009 Washington, DC	Global Giving Now: Meeting the Challenge, Seizing the Opportunity Grantmakers Without Borders NCRP's Julia Craig will host the lunch roundtable discussion "Criteria for Philanthropy at its Best: A Discussion of NCRP's New Benchmarks."
May 28, 2009 Washington, DC	Philanthropy at Its Best? A Discussion of NCRP's New Benchmarks for Foundations Hudson Institute's Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal NCRP Executive Director Aaron Dorfman joins Sherece West of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, the Philanthropy Roundtable's Adam Meyerson, and Donn Weinberg of the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for a discussion of Criteria for Philanthropy at its Best.
May 27, 2009	Making Change Real: Discussion and Tools for Moving towards Social Justice Philanthropy Resource Generation Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best lays out aspirational benchmarks for effective philanthropy that challenge many traditional philanthropic practices and norms, sparking discussion and debate in the field. In this conversation for young people involved in family philanthropy, these new benchmarks will be used to spark discussion on social change philanthropy visions and plans. NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson joins Ashley Blanchard, President of the Hill-Snowdon Foundation, and Kevin Bolduc, Vice President of Assessment Tools at the Center for Effective Philanthropy for a conversation about new social change philanthropy tools.
May 12, 2009 New York, NY	What's "Best" in Philanthropy? A Debate with Aaron Dorfman and Adam Meyerson Philanthropy New York NCRP Executive Director Aaron Dorfman and Adam Meyerson, President of the Philanthropy Roundtable, debate the issues of donor intent, measurements and evaluation, and social justice raised by Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best. Read about the debate.
May 11, 2009 Greensboro, NC	Grantmaking for Community Impact Project: Increasing Philanthropic Resources for Advocacy, Organizing and Civic Engagement National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy NCRP will release the second report in the Grantmaking for Community Impact Project series.
May 3-6, 2009 Atlanta, GA	Philanthropy's Place Today and Tomorrow Council on Foundations
	Engaging Donors of Color: How to Invest in, Support, and Celebrate all Givers May 4, 2009 NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson moderates an important discussion of strategies to deepen and expand philanthropic participation within communities of color. Diversity and Effectiveness in Philanthropy: A Leadership Exchange on Next Steps and Opportunities for the Field May 4, 2009 NCRP Executive Director Aaron Dorfman joins a panel on opportunities to advance foundation and sector effectiveness through greater investment in diversity-related education, mutual support, infrastructure development, best practices, and innovation. Praise and Skepticism: "Philanthropy at Its Best" and the Future of the Sector May 5, 2009 Grantmakers will discuss how their foundations measure up against the new criteria, how these are different from other approaches to best practices, and how foundations can make best use of all available tools. Moving the Needle: How Philanthropy Can Make Real Progress in Reducing Disparities May 6, 2009 NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson joins a distinguished and diverse panel of philanthropic leaders to discuss how foundations can reduce the disparities that underlie injustice and inequality.
Apr. 29, 2009 Fort Lauderdale, FL	Philanthropy at Its Best? Donors Forum of South Florida To some Criteria is long overdue, while to others it's controversial. This sessions invites people to learn more about Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best and share their thoughts.
Apr. 27, 2009	A Conversation with Aaron Dorfman Southern California Grantmakers, San Diego Grantmakers, Northern California Grantmakers Aaron Dorfman will discuss the underlying themes of Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best and its implications for the philanthropic community.
Mar. 31-Apr. 1, 2009 Beverly Hills, CA	Aligning for Impact: Connecting the Dots Center for Effective Philanthropy
Mar. 30, 2009 New York, NY	Global Philanthropy: Past, Present, and Future Yale Club of New York NCRP's Aaron Dorfman joins this esteemed panel for a discussion on the future of philanthropy.
Mar. 24-25, 2009 Washington, DC	Foundations on the Hill Council on Foundations Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
Mar. 23-24, 2009 San Antonio, TX	Spring Member Meeting Texas Network of Nonprofits NCRP's Field Director presents our most recent work in Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best and results from the Grantmaking for Community Impact Project work in the state of New Mexico. View NCRP's presentation.
Mar. 18-19, 2009 New Orleans, LA	Annual Meeting on Health Philanthropy Grantmakers in Health Melissa Johnson joins the Neighborhood Funders Group for a conference session "The Future of Community."
Mar. 16-18, 2009 Miami, FL	From the Talk to the Walk: Creating Capacity for Change Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities Aaron Dorfman will attend this conference about how to support better decision-making around issues related to how and where our communities grow and develop, and to discover ways to increase the impact of grantmaking.
Mar. 9-10, 2009 New York, NY	Breaking the Silos: Advancing Alliance Building Across Movements in a New Social Justice Era Public Interest Projects Melissa Johnson takes part in this important two-day strategy session to explore the constructive role that alliance building across movements can play in strengthening social justice efforts and to identify creative direction that the progressive philanthropic sector can move beyond its silos to support the continuum of alliance building work.
Mar. 3, 2009 Washington, DC	The New Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) NCRP will host a press conference at the National Press Club to release our latest report *Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best: Benchmarks to Assess and Enhance Grantmaker Impact*. During this briefing, participants will explore the criteria and associated benchmarks, and discuss the strategies available to foundations to achieve the maximum impact with their grant dollars. For more information.
Mar. 2-3, 2009 Washington, DC	Board of Directors Meeting National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
Feb. 23-27, 2009 Cairo, Egypt	Convening on Social Justice Philanthropy Ford Foundation Executive Director Aaron Dorfman journeys to Cairo for an important summit of leaders in social justice philanthropy
Feb. 20, 2009 Raleigh, NC	Public Policy Forum North Carolina Center for Nonprofits Melissa Johnson presents "Maximizing Effectiveness to Achieve Your Mission: The Grantmaking for Community Impact Project." The presentation reveals research on the impact of advocacy, community organizing and civic engagement and engages nonprofits and funders in dialogue about how these strategies can help organizations achieve their missions. The North Carolina Center for Nonprofits is a partner in this statewide research and outreach.
Feb. 10-11, 2009 Greensboro, NC	Annual Meeting North Carolina Network of Grantmakers (NCNG) NCRP Field Director Melissa Johnson meets with North Carolina foundation leaders regarding NCRP's upcoming Grantmaking for Community Impact in North Carolina. NCNG is a partner in this statewide research and outreach.
Jan. 31 – Feb. 3, 2009 Indianapolis, IN	2009 Family Philanthropy Conference Council on Foundations Emerging Leader Salon, with Sarah Stranahan, Trustee, Needmor Fund Monday, February 2, 2009 Field Director, Melissa Johnson will facilitate a conversation with Sarah Stranahan, trustee of the Needmor Fund and a former NCRP board member, in an important session for new and emerging leaders. Please visit this page for more information. Leveraging Impact: Supporting Advocacy, Organizing and Civic Engagement Sunday, February 1, 2009 This session will highlight the importance and impact of funding nonprofits that engage in advocacy work. Representatives from the Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest and the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy will describe, based on recent research in the field, how foundations can support advocacy and civic engagement and how funding this work can help create fundamental change. Staff members from two family foundations will share their funding advocacy work success stories. Speakers include Larry Ottinger, Melissa Johnson, Sarah Stranahan, and Shona Chakravartty. Please visit this page for more information. Read Melissa Johnson's presentation. Social Justice Philanthropy: Opportunities and Challenges for Family Foundations Saturday, January 31, 2009 Join Melissa Johnson, NCRP, and its partners in the Social Justice Philanthropy Collaborative for an innovative pre-conference session at the upcoming Family Philanthropy Conference. “Social Justice Philanthropy: Opportunities and Challenges for Family Foundations” will introduce you to social justice philanthropy and help you consider how these important strategies can advance your foundation’s mission and priorities. You’ll hear success stories from family foundations large and small from around the country, and reflect with your peers on the values, opportunities, and challenges of this vital, inspiring work. To RSVP and for more information about SJPC and the session, visit http://www.changingfunding.org/.
Jan. 20-21, 2009 Los Angeles, CA	Advocacy, Evaluation, Advances: A National Convening on Advocacy and Policy Change Evaluation Alliance for Justice (AFJ) NCRP senior research associate Lisa Ranghelli will be on a panel with Dave Beckwith (Needmor Fund) and Marcela Diaz (E.D. from Somos un Pueblo Unido in Santa Fe) to be moderated by Sue Hoechstetter (AJF) on “Making the case for long term impact” that will look at tools to assess the impact of advocacy.

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