Philanthropy 201 Series

Philanthropy 201 is a three-module funder cohort series that helps staff in philanthropy deepen understanding of themselves and their role within the social sector. Designed as a companion to the Philanthropy 101 series, Philanthropy 201 explores the next level of what it means to work (and lead) in the philanthropic sector.

Philanthropy 201 takes place over three weekday mornings that run from mid-April 2024 through late-May 2024. This cohort series is relevant to staff in any position at a grantmaking organization. Each module builds on the previous one and themes are connected throughout the series. Participants are expected to attend the entire series. Additionally, participants are expected to engage in post-presentation discussion groups with an assigned Learning Pod to explore content/presentation topics more deeply. These will last for 30 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of closing conversation.

The series provides opportunities for...

Skill-building and learning from leaders and experts in the field
Meaningful connections through peer group discussions and Learning Pods (pre-determined small peer working groups to continue the conversation after the presentation segment. Presentations will go from 9am - 11am, followed by a short break, and then working groups will meet from 11:15am - 11:45am and close out with 15 minutes of full group conversation)
Enhanced knowledge of the field
Unlimited access to session materials and recordings

...and more!

Series Schedule

Module 1: What's Your POWER? (Thursday, April 11, 2024, 9am - Noon)

Explores the power philanthropic practitioners hold in their role and how participants can acknowledge and lead from that understanding. Participants will dive deeper into power dynamics that exist within the field, and ways to address the inherent differences between those who deploy resources (beyond dollars) and those seeking resources.

Module 2: Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 9am - Noon)

Offers a space for participants to dive deeper into their personal and organization's role in diversity, equity and inclusion work, and how philanthropy, as a whole, can move the needle on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Module 3: Leading in the Field (Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 9am - Noon)

This module will focus on personal leadership, managing up, and an exploration of leadership at all levels of a philanthropic organization.