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Grantmaker Education

Regional associations have responded to the influx of new foundation staff and trustees into the field by offering a variety of educational seminars and workshops to orient and educate grantmakers.  The Forum is now poised to build on this experience and take continuing professional education for grantmakers to a new level.  Our educational initiatives will generate a series of standard, high quality educational tools and programs, resulting in a more consistent system of educational preparation and support for grantmakers across the country.

In This Area

• Building Capacity for Regional Associations to Provide Grantmaker Education
  A three-year initiative funded by the Hewlett Foundation to produce a series of high quality tools and programs on a range of grantmaker skills and competencies.
• Essential Skills & Strategies for New Grantmakers
  A comprehensive orientation curriculum for new grantmakers that provides highly engaging learning activities and carefully selected content drawn from the most reputable national sources.

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