Announcing the 2008 Thursdays with SDG Program Series
We are pleased to present our series of regular monthly programs for 2008. Building upon the success of last year’s Third Thursday Breakfast Series, we are offering a wide range of topics to meet the varying interests of our membership. Please take a few minutes to read about the individual programs and mark your calendars! Additional SDG sessions are in the works and we will be announcing more learning and networking opportunities very soon.
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To RSVP, call 619/744.2180 or email programs@sdgrantmakers.org. Note: For morning sessions, a light breakfast will be served, and lunch will be provided for the noon session.
Thank you to our Program Sponsors: AMN Healthcare, Inc., DeFalco Family Foundation, The Patricia and Christopher Weil Family Foundation, Time Warner Cable, and the Toby Wells Foundation.
An Evening at the Theater: Permanent Collection
February 21, 2008
7:30 pm
Location: Mo`olelo at 10th Avenue Theater, 930 Tenth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Fee: $15.00 per person. RSVP by Feb. 15.
Join us for this special cultural event: the preview performance of Permanent Collection, and a post-show member discussion about the donor intent issues artfully raised in the play. Our dialogue will be facilitated by Janine Mason (Executive Director, Fieldstone Foundation and SDG board member) and Seema Sueko (Mo`olelo Artistic Director). The play is based on the controversy in Philadelphia stemming from the decision by the board of The Barnes Foundation to relocate their art collection, against the deceased founder’s wishes.
Diversity in Philanthropy Leadership Briefing
March 13, 2008
2:00-4:00 pm
Location: San Diego Convention Center
Steve Gunderson, President & CEO, Council on Foundations
Robert K. Ross, M.D., President & CEO, The California Endowment
James E. Canales, President & CEO, The James Irvine Foundation (tentative)
Diversity is currently a hot topic for our sector: COF has launched a major initiative, several national funders have formed a Diversity in Philanthropy Project, and legislative interest in California has led to Foundation Center research that will benchmark diversity in the staff and leadership of foundations and their grantees. We are honored to hear from three significant philanthropic leaders on what diversity means in our field, as well as why and how to incorporate diversity and inclusiveness into your grantmaking.
“It’s the Economy Stupid”: Lessons for Philanthropy
April 17, 2008
8:30-10:30 am
Location: Casey Family Programs, 3878 Old Town Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
Donald Cohen, President & Executive Director, Center on Policy Initiatives
Additional Panelists To Be Announced
We cannot escape the wide-ranging impact of the economic downturn – especially as we try to help nonprofits that, in turn, help the most vulnerable in our communities. How do state budget cuts, the real estate and credit crises, and other fiscal issues impact your grantmaking? This session will provide information and analysis of how the current economic situation and the state budget affect the nonprofit sector and philanthropy.
Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck and Beyond
May 15, 2008
12:00 noon- 2:00 pm
Location: Casey Family Programs, 3878 Old Town Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
Caroline D. Avery, President, The Durfee Foundation
Lee Draper, President, Draper Consulting Group
How can you get the biggest bang for your buck with limited dollars? Learn from the experiences of our guest speakers on ways to successfully extend your philanthropic reach well beyond your financial resources as well as strategically maximize creative small grant programs. Through this exploration, you will identify ways that your family or small foundation can accomplish more with less.
Managing Reputation: Corporate Giving
in the Face of Adversity
June 19, 2008
8:30-10:30 am
Location: Casey Family Programs, 3878 Old Town Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
Matthew Nelson, Managing Director, Corporate Services, Council on Foundations
Additional Panelists To Be Announced
Research shows that when it comes to improving the reputation of companies in their communities, corporate giving matters. It can REALLY matter when a company is faced with adversity or controversy, either internally or externally. Join us to learn how community relations activities can help manage your corporate reputation. We will also discuss how to adapt gracefully to budget cutbacks resulting from the economic downturn. Our guest speaker and facilitator will be Matthew Nelson, Managing Director of Corporate Services with the Council on Foundations. Matthew was previously manager of community relations for Ameriprise Financial. He will be joined by a panel of corporate members of COF.
Pass or Fail? San Diego County Report Card
on Children and Families
July 17, 2008
8:30-10:30 am
Location: Casey Family Programs, 3878 Old Town Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
Sandra L. McBrayer, CEO, The Children’s Initiative
Paula Ingrum, Report Card Project Director, The Children’s Initiative
The San Diego County Report Card on Children and Families covers issues of health, safety, economics, access to services, education, and quality of life. Join us to learn about and discuss the overall well-being of our county’s children, youth, and families; national best practices in prevention and intervention; and recommendations for action specific to San Diego. What implications does this research have for your work as funders?
A National View: Current Trends in Corporate Philanthropy
August 28, 2008
8:30-10:30 am
Location: TBA
Margaret M. Coady, Program Manager, Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP)
The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) mission is to lead the business community in raising the level and quality of corporate community investment. They are a consortium of CEOs and Chairpersons who understand that community investment is a necessary component of any sustainable business plan. In partnership with over 150 leading companies, they have collected and analyzed detailed data on nearly $50 billion in corporate social investment. As a starting point for our interactive discussion on emerging trends, Program Manager Margaret Coady will present an in-depth look at how corporate giving is changing, as well as address specific issues such as matching gifts, volunteerism, international giving, and staffing.
Be All That You Can Be:
Releasing Your Inner Philanthropist
September 18, 2008
6:30-8:30 pm (Dinner will be served)
Location: TBA
Chris Weil, The Patricia and Christopher Weil Family Foundation
Donors give “with strings attached” – and rightly so. We expect that grantees will put money to good use, evidence prudent management, produce positive outcomes and so on – all strings or conditions that come as part of the granting process. But other factors that impact philanthropy have nothing to do with grantees: these are the “strings” that shape us as grantmakers. Our personality, experiences, and perspectives both define who we are and influence how we give. In an invigorating dinner workshop, we will explore how what we bring to philanthropy impacts how effectively we give, and how we can become even more engaged philanthropists, whether as staff or trustees. Join Family Foundation Trustee, CEO, entrepreneur, and SDG board member Chris Weil for this fascinating conversation.
Dr. PHILanthropy Is In: What’s Keeping You Up at Night?
October 16, 2008
8:30-10:30 am
Location: Casey Family Programs, 3878 Old Town Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
Nancy Jamison, Executive Director, SDG
Who said that giving money away would always be easy? Is your role as a thoughtful funder sometimes stressful in a way that keeps you awake at night? Come share your grantmaking ailments with your colleagues. We will engage together in an interactive session for diagnosis and treatment.
To RSVP for any of these programs, call 619/744.2180 or email programs@sdgrantmakers.org.
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