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National Philanthropy Day
National Philanthropy Day is a day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions the philanthropy, and those people active in the philanthropic community, have made to our lives, our communities and our world. This year marks the 23rd anniversary of this special day. For more information, go to www.indianlandtenure
Reflections on Philanthropy From Today's Thought Leaders, A Speaker Series
Talking American: Values and Social Change
For philanthropy to increase its impact in the public arena, we must effectively identify and communicate our core values in ways that are culturally resonant. In this presentation, author and journalist David Domke will discuss how to be sure your messages are heard by infusing values into your communications, policies and outcomes. People and organizations interested in promoting social change too often fail to speak a language that connects with everyday Americans, choosing instead to emphasize policy-speak. It doesn't work: many people don't have the interest or time to sift through the array of issues and agendas in today's 24/7 culture. As a result, individuals look for ways to simplify their intake and evaluation of information.
One way citizens do this is by relying upon "cues" - that is, credible people or information that can be confidently used to guide decisions. The most potent cues, often, are core values and beliefs that unite Americans and inspire them.
David Domke is a former journalist and author of the recently published The God Strategy: How Religion Became a Political Weapon in America. He is a professor and acting chair in the Department of Communication at the University of Washington, and was chosen by the graduating class of 2008 as its favorite professor. His research and teaching focus on how political leaders strategically craft their public communications and how news media and the public respond to these messages.
Funders Only Event, To Register info@philanthropynw.org?subject=Registration for December 3 Event: Reflections on Philanthropy
University of Washington, Parrington Hall Map www.washington.edu.mep
Co-sponsored by:
Social Venture Partners &
Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy, Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington
Philanthropy Northwest
2505 Third Avenue,
Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98121
Ph: 206.443.8430
Toll free: 877.769.2752
Fax: 206.441.4622 info@PhilanthropyNW.org
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Starting Time: 12:00
Ending Time: 1:30p
Location:
Seattle, WA
Indian Land Tenure Foundation
Lunch Presentation
Starting Time: 12:15
Ending Time: 1:30
Location:
All Nations Indian Church
1515 East 23 rd Street, Minneapolis, MN
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Call to Artists for the NMAI Art Market
The Smithsonians National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) will host the NMAI ART Market on December 6 & 7, 2008, at two indoor venues: at the National Museum of the American Indian on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and at the museum's George Gustav Heye Center in New York City.
Held conjointly, the NMAI Art Market seeks to offer a diverse selection of Native selection of Native art from the U.S., Canada, Centerl, and South American artisans.
To Apply: Potential vendors (artists) should submit an application by September 15, 2008 to either the Washington, D.C., Market Co-Chair, Linda R. Martin or the New York City Market Co-Chair, Shawn Termin.
For more details, please download the Vendor Information and Vendoe Application, which is available online at: www.americanindian.si.edu.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2008
Engage for Results
Involving Grantees in Your Grantmaking Strategies
Due to the popular demand of this workshop in September, we are pleased to present a repeat offering of the same program for those of you who were unable to attend last month's workshop. Please note: Participation is limited to 25 participants. Grantmakers often referred to grantees as "partners." But in the face of the obvious power differential, how can grantmakers authentically engage grantees in order to achieve their mutual goals? Could grantmakers....
Solicit grantee feedback on their grantmaking practices?
Incorporate grantee and community input when setting grantmaking priorities? Delegate funding decisions to community representatives? Build staff and trustee boards that reflect the communities they support?
Sounds good in theory. But what is most appropriate for your organization? And how can you best go about it? Grantmakers for Effective Organizations www.geofunders.org
has partnered with experts in collaborative leadership and stakeholder engagement, The Interaction Institute for Social Change www.interactioninstitute.org
, to design a learning experience just for grantmakers. Attend this two day GEO skill building intensive to learn how to make your grantmaking more effective by increasing the involvement of those most affected by it.
Breakfast and lunch are included on both days. Participants are responsible for any costs related to travel, including airfare and lodging. Registration:
Deadline for Registration is October 31st. Participation is limited to 25 participants.
RSVP to Kamasha Hendrickson at hendrickson@geofunders.org or by calling 202.898.0219. Cancellation policy:
Cancel before November 10 and receive a refund less a $50 service fee; cancel after November 10 and relinquish full amount of registration. To register, click here www.geofunders.org
Location:
Thoreau Center for Sustainability
Lincoln Boulevard Torney Avenue, Presidio Building 1014, San Francisco, CA 94129
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The 4th Annual Native Philanthropy Institute
Planned in collaboration with IFIP (International Funders for Indigenous People)
&
FNDI (First Nations Development Institute) LEAD Program
Location:
Tamaya Resort
Santa Ana Pueblo, NM
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