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Yielding is not an option if we want to undo the systemic damage that keeps people from opportunity and abundance. At PEAK, we believe that spurring philanthropy to drive toward racial equity and make transformational shifts to better serve disadvantaged people and communities begins with us. 2023 was a year of organizational growth and evolution. We advanced along our equity journey, leaned into the practice of emergent learning, sharpened our strategy, and deepened our commitment to be a people-centered workplace. Read more in our 2023 Impact Report.

Join PEAK Grantmaking on October 31 to virtually dig into some key learnings from this year's edition of A Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems for Public and Private Foundations, a collaboration with Grantbook, Technology Association of Grantmakers, and Tech Impact. Participants can expect to: 🔺Understand how to streamline GMS applications to reduce grantee burdens 🔺Identify tools for tracking relationships and managing data in a GMS 🔺Implement oral reporting practices to capture qualitative insights 🔺Discover opportunities for utilizing AI to enhance grants management and grantee experience Register today!

We're so grateful for the support of members, allies, and champions like the Stupski Foundation who share our fervent belief that, together, we can transform philanthropy. “We are all about breaking fake rules at Stupski and our grantmaking practice team are some of the greatest rule breakers of all. That's why we are proud to support PEAK and its community of changemakers through our Sustaining Membership and grant support.” —Glen Galaich, Stupski Foundation Support PEAK today: https://lnkd.in/g2jBV-Za [image description: Glen’s quote is featured in gray, along with a headline on red, "Why we support PEAK" and a headshot of Glen.]

Will the changes needed to confront the crises of 2020 result in lasting change? In this contribution from the Learn, Share, Evolve issue of the Journal, Center for Effective Philanthropy’s Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Ph.D. and Kevin Bolduc say that early signs point to yes—but continuously building driving change will depend on supporting five imperatives.

This week’s must-reads for the #philanthropy community, with thanks to Temi F. Bennett, Esq. and Hanh Le of iF, A Foundation for Radical Possibility for Nonprofit Quarterly; Kathryn O'Neal - Dunham of Philanthropy New York; Deborah Aubert Thomas of United Philanthropy Forum; and Karla Miller of Northwest Area Foundation.

We are looking forward to bringing our community together in New Orleans next March for #PEAK2025nola! Together, we'll learn how to lead with courage and boldly move toward a future where justice and equity prevail. Last year, we were delighted by the record-breaking reception our sponsorship packages received and look forward to another year of radical support for our convening and community from our members and partners. We invite you to demonstrate your commitment to equitable grantmaking and the PEAK community of change agents by supporting PEAK2025 through an institutional sponsorship. Whether through a grant or sponsorship, supporters provide the necessary funding to ensure we have what is needed to build our community and learn together at PEAK2025. Learn all about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities in our new guide, Supporting PEAK2025.

On October 31, join us for an online event to dig into some of the key learnings from this year's edition of A Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems for Public and Private Foundations. We’ll explore how your GMS can be leveraged to advance equity-centered philanthropy, along with strategies for simplifying and automating grant applications to improve functionality and reduce grantee burdens. In addition, we'll provide an overview of key innovations in oral reporting and knowledge management that promote inclusivity and how artificial intelligence can potentially be used in grants management. Join us!

We are deeply saddened by the devastating events and aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and our hearts go out to all those affected. We understand that today is the deadline for PEAK2025 New Orleans proposal submissions. However, to support those who have been affected by the storm, we are extending the deadline for anyone in need of extra time to Monday, October 7 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you have any questions, please reach out to Vanessa Elkan at vanessa@peakgrantmaking.org. Download the call for proposals here: https://lnkd.in/g8bCHxQ7