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Association of Small Foundations Spring Conference
 Advanced Education Grantmaking Program
 5/23/2007
 New York, NY

ASF Advanced Grantmaking Program for Education Funders
May 23, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

This Association of Small Foundations advanced grantmaking workshop, co-sponsored by Grantmakers for Education, was an in-depth opportunity for staff and trustees of small foundations, as well as individual donors, to discuss the ins and outs of K-12 public education funding, how to assess opportunities, and how to focus your grantmaking to improve the lives of children.

To review the full agenda CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE to review the slide presentation by Kati Haycock, "Achievement in America: A Look at the Numbers."

Topics included:

  • The landscape of K-12 public education
  • Strategic grantmaking in K-12 public education
  • Exploring your passion, finding your niche
  • Yes, it can be done! Success stories
  • Outcomes & evaluation: How to tell if your dollars are making a difference

Presenters

  • Wendy Kopp, President and Founder, Teach for America
  • Dave Levin, KIPP Co-Founder and Superintendent, KIPP New York
  • Bob Hughes, President, New Visions for Public Schools
  • Lori Bezahler, President, The Edward W. Hazen Foundation
  • Heather Carroll, ED & Trustee, The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation, CO
  • Bill Porter, Grantmakers for Education
  • Facilitator: Rich McKeon, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Location

NYU Kimmel Center
60 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012


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