Presentations

We regularly speak about philanthropy at professional meetings, seminars, and conferences:

Also see our list of training workshops and retreats

Zinn, P. Panelist.  "Tools and Techniques for Grantmaking".  Associated Grant Makers' Small, Independent, and Family Foundation Roundtable.  Boston, MA. July 2005.

Phillips, M. Facilitator.  "What We Like About You". Association of Fundraising Professionals' Conference on Philanthropy. Boston, MA. November 2004.

Phillips, M. Presenter. "The Art and Practice of Grantmaking". The Maine Philanthropy Center. Portland, ME. November 2004.

Hall, P. Instructor. The Art and Science of Grantmaking: Making Good Grants and Conducting and Effective Site Visit. Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations; Baton Rouge, LA; October 2004.

Phillips, M. Presenter. Grantamking Basics: Setting Up the Program. Association of Small Foundations National Conference; Boston, MA; October 2004.

Phillips M. Facilitator.  "Foundation Fundraising: Myths and Reality" Association of Fundraising Professionals' Brown Bag Lunch Series; Boston, MA; February 2004.

Zinn, P. Moderator. "Funding Organizational Capacity During Tough Times"  Executive Service Corps of New England Annual Nonprofit Management Conference. Boston, MA; December 2003.

Zinn, P. Presenter. "Capacity Building Grants"  Boston Center for Adult Education. Center for Nonprofit Management Conference.  Boston, MA; November, 2003.

Zinn, P. Presenter. "Evaluating Youth Programs"  Boston Center for Adult Education. Center for Nonprofit Management Conference.  Boston, MA; November, 2003.

Zinn, P. Facilitator. "Trends in Community Development Funding" Association of Small Foundations Regional Meeting.  Boston, MA; October, 2003.

Zinn, P. Facilitator "Social Change Giving" Resource Generation Financial and Philanthropic Advisors Institute. Boston, MA; March 2003.

Zinn, P. and Hall, P. Moderators "Grant Making in A Down Economy" New England Funders Conference; Framingham, MA; December, 2002

Flather, N. Panelist. "Capturing the Donors Legacy" Associated Grant Makers Family Foundation Roundtable; Boston, MA; June 2003.

Larkins, M. Panelist. "Youth as Change Makers" Associated Grant Makers Meeting; Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA; April 2003.

Zinn, P. Moderator. "Next In Line - Successful Succession" Association of Small Foundations Annual Meeting; San Antonio, Texas; October 2002.

Phillips, M. Panelist. "Staffing a Foundation and Developing a Mission" Association of Small Foundations NY Regional Meeting; June 2002.

Flather, N. Facilitator. Vision...Revision: Revising Guidelines Associated Grant Makers Annual Meeting, Ashland, MA; June 2002.

Phillips, M. Presenter. "Grantmaking Exit Strategies" Rhode Island Community Foundation Corporate Roundtable; Providence, Rhode Island; November 2001.

Phillips, M. Presenter. "Donor Legacy" Merrill Lynch. Boston, MA; November 2001.

Phillips, M. Presenter. "Trustee Responsibilities". New Bedford Funders Group; New Bedford, Massachusetts; October 2001.

Phillips, M. Presenter. "Starting a Foundation" and "Making Good Grants". Association of Small Foundations New England Regional Meeting. October 2001.

Shorey, A. and Zinn, P. Presenters. "Sustainable Economic Development: Crossroads to Credibility." Boston Community Venture Catalysts. Boston, Massachusetts; November 2001.

Zinn, P. "Inside Philanthropy". Boston University School of Business Administration. Boston, Massachusetts; February 2001.

Shorey, A. "Tips on Raising Funds for Girls' Programs" Girls Coalition. Boston, Massachusetts; November 2000.

Phillips, M. "Trustee Responsibilities" Association of Small Foundations National Conference; October 2000.

Zinn, P. "Developing Successful Funder Collaboratives." Tufts University - School of Nonprofit Management. Medford, Massachusetts; June 2000.

Shorey A. "What is a Private Foundation?" Tufts University. Medford, Massachusetts; June 1999.

Phillips, M. "Conducting Effective Site Visits" Council on Foundations Family Foundation Conference; June 1998.

Phillips, M. "Alternatives for New Philanthropists: How to Select and Evaluate These Resources." Investment Management Institute; April 1997.