Other Philanthropy Programs/Events of Interest

May 4-6, 2005

Annual Leadership Learning Community Gathering: Creating Space

Creating a More Diverse and Inclusive Leadership Culture
Supporting Innovation and Social Change

The Leadership Learning Community (LLC) invites you to join us May 4-6th at historic Preservation Park in Oakland, California for our annual national gathering, Creating Space VI. Our theme this year is “Creating a More Diverse and Inclusive Leadership Culture/Supporting Innovation and Social Change.” Participants in the Leadership Learning Community (LLC), across diverse experiences and perspectives, share a deep belief that leadership can help to bring about a transformation of society. Collectively, we invest in supporting and developing leadership in organizations, communities, and systems. To support significant innovation and change, we need to develop leadership that represents a rich diversity of perspectives, experiences, and cultures. A series of conversations held with LLC members over the past year suggest that there are a very limited set of characteristics that are defined as leader-like which can limit the recognition, support and acceptance of people of color as leaders.

In depth information about these sessions, registration materials and additional details are available at our website or call Bella Celnik at (510) 238-9080 or email

May 5 – 6, 2005

GEO's 2005 Knowledge Management Conference

Building Learning Organizations: A Conference on Knowledge

Seaport Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts

Management in Philanthropy will provide an in-depth exploration of the components of a successful knowledge management initiative, including integration of technology, knowledge sharing, internal and external communications and administration. For more information visit geofunders.org or contact Idalia Ramos at ramos@geofunders.org.

May 10, 2005

Great Valley Center Annual Conference

Growing A Community

Radisson Hotel
500 Leisure Lane
Sacramento

The conference theme, Growing a Community, refers to the Central Valley's agricultural roots and to the belief that intentional, informed decisions made by the region’s citizens will mature into communities that work—in short, a region boasting a diverse economy with good jobs, healthy families, an effective education system and balanced use of our natural and social resources.
For more information, visit greatvalley.org

May 10, 2005

Juvenile Justice Reform Efforts in California: An Important Role for Funders

1 pm – 3 pm
The California Endowment
101 Second Street
San Francisco

In the briefing we will introduce our new Blueprint for Juvenile Justice Reform, nine tenets to guide reform efforts as states around the country move away from 1990’s era punitive policies and practices and seek to improve opportunities for justice-involved youth. To register on line, e-mail jjreform@yahoo.com. For more information, contact Juvenile Justice Work Group consultant Julie Peterson at (973) 761–4944.

May 11-13, 2005

2005 Collaborating for Success National Conference:

Creating and Operating Multi-tenant Nonprofit Centers

Fort Mason Center
San Francisco

The Collaborating for Success Conference will provide funders and non-funders the opportunity to learn about innovative models and new information that can enhance funding and Program Related Investment work aimed at nonprofit capacity and community infrastructure. For more information and to register, visit www.nonprofitcenters.org.

May 17, 2005

International Grantmaking: An Introduction

11 am – 1 pm
Shinnyo – En Foundation
201 Mission Street, Suite 2450
San Francisco

The Association of Small Foundations, together with local partners The Clarence Foundation & Grantmakers Without Borders, invite funders to a special Lunch & Learn program. To RSVP call ASF at (301) 907-3337.

July 11 – 12, 2005

Council on Foundations 2005 Summer Institutes

The Governor Hotel
614 SW 11th Ave
Portland, Oregon

At the Summer Institutes, new foundation board and staff members can take workshops on philanthropy basics conducted by respected leaders in the field. The Institute for New Board Members will be held July 10. The Institute for New Grantmakers will be held July 11–12. A special seminar, Establishing a New Foundation, will be held July 11. Register or read more at http://int2.cof.org/conferences/INGSummer2005/index.htm.