Grantmakers for Effective Organizations 2025 Learning
Monday, May 05– Tuesday, May 06,2025
Hosted by: Grantmakers for Effective Organizations 2025 Learning
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Conference Description
The Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) 2025 Learning Conference aims to provide grantmakers with cutting-edge strategies and tools to embed intentional learning and equity into their philanthropic work.
Date
Monday, May 05– Tuesday, May 06,2025
Location
The Westin Charlotte
601 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Who should attend?
Grantmaking Staff & Trustees
All team members (including board trustees) from private, corporate, community, and family foundations.
Philanthropy Infrastructure Organizations
Staff at regional associations of grantmakers, affinity groups, and other intermediary bodies supporting the grantmaking sector.
Academics & Researchers
Professionals from universities and research institutes focusing on philanthropy and grantmaking practice.
Consultants to Grantmakers
Limited slots are available (max two per organization) for consultants who directly support grantmaking institutions.
Why attend?
Advance Equity-Centered Grantmaking
The conference focuses on how funders can adopt more equitable, community-led approaches—from shifting power to grantees to transforming internal systems that perpetuate bias.
Learn What Actually Works
You’ll hear case studies, research, and peer experiences that reveal what makes grantmaking truly effective—rooted in learning, trust, and accountability—not just outcomes.
Engage in Deep Peer Learning
GEO curates a space where funders talk candidly about challenges and progress. You’ll participate in interactive workshops and small-group sessions that emphasize honest reflection and shared learning.
Improve Your Practices, Internally and Externally
Topics go beyond strategy to include how internal culture, staffing, and systems impact the effectiveness of your grantmaking. You’ll leave with insights you can apply across your organization.
Be Part of a Movement for Smarter, More Just Philanthropy
This isn’t just a “best practices” conference—it’s a convening of people actively rethinking power, relationships, and responsibility in philanthropy.
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Attendees can expect
Equity-Centered Learning
Sessions emphasized practices that center equity and community engagement in grantmaking.
Interactive Workshops
Participants engaged in workshops designed to foster intentional learning practices within their organizations.
Networking Opportunities
The event facilitated connections among grantmakers to share insights and collaborate on advancing effective philanthropy.
Registration Costs
Priority Registration (Jan 16–Feb 17, 2025):
$1,000 for GEO members, session presenters, and supporters
$1,050 for NCNG members
Early Registration (Feb 18–Mar 18, 2025):
$1,000 for GEO members
$1,050 for NCNG members
$1,150 for nonmembers
Regular Registration (Mar 19–Apr 21, 2025):
$1,100 for GEO members
$1,150 for NCNG members
$1,350 for nonmembers
Late Registration (Apr 22–May 2, 2025)
$1,250 for GEO members
$1,350 for NCNG members
$1,550 for nonmembers
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations 2025 Learning
Monday, May 05– Tuesday, May 06,2025
The Westin Charlotte
601 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
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