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Networking
Issue-based programs
and Critical Dialogues on topics vital to grantmaking,
which encourage the sharing of best practices on a
variety of topics such as education reform, environmental
legislation, arts and community revitalization, and
strategic philanthropy.
See Professional
Development section for information on Grantmaking
Skills-building workshops.
Affinity Group meetings to address the specific
interests of like-minded funders such as Trustee-Managed
and Family Foundations, Corporate Donors Forum, and
Health Conversion Foundations.
Annual Conference: Bringing funders, nonprofit
executives and government officials together to hear
national speakers on timely topics.
Peer-Benchmarking Surveys: Fast, efficient email
surveys conducted at a member’s request to help
members benchmark against their peers. Topics have included
asset allocation for private foundations, comparing
matching gift programs at companies, etc.
National and International Grantmaker Network:
Providing members with access to grantmakers from around
the world through DVG’s relationships with the
Council
on Foundations
and the Forum
of Regional Associations of Grantmakers.
Peer Mentors: Matching colleagues in our network
for one-on-one information sharing.
Colleague-to-Colleague Directory: Including profiles
of DVG member organizations, member listings by funding
category and geographic focus, and information on independent
sector organizations serving the philanthropic community.
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