Annual Conference

Stir up strong connections and fresh new ideas at this can't-miss conference. Discover how to improve your grantmaking operations, reduce costs, and respond to emerging issues.
Gain valuable new ideas, tools, and resources at interactive, hands-on learning sessions designed to support those new to the field as well as seasoned professionals:
- Grants Management: Expand your knowledge
- Technology: Smarter ways to do more with less
- Professional Development: Refine your skills
- Grantmaking: Explore broader topics of philanthropy
- Emerging Issues: Prepare for the future
This conference equips you to solve the most pressing challenges facing our industry today. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore bold ideas that can position you and your organization for success.
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The 8th Annual GMN conference will be held March 18-20, 2013 in St. Petersburg, FL. Sign up for our email list to receive details.
Grants Managers Network Annual Conference
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Plenary Speakers
Opening Plenary
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John Colborn, Vice President of Operations, Ford Foundation Join us for an energizing opening to the conference led by John Colborn who will share his experience with successfully managing transformative change in grantmaking operations and why he believes grants managers are central to philanthropic effectiveness and (perhaps) the future of civilization. He will draw on his experience overseeing operations and grants management in the foundation’s New York headquarters and 10 regional offices in Africa, Asia and Latin America in a session that is sure to help you put to use the tools, resources, and new ideas you'll gain at this year's conference. |
Closing Plenary
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William A. Schambra, Director, Hudson Institute’s Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal We are pleased to announce that William A. Schambra the director of the Hudson Institute’s Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal will serve as our Closing Plenary speaker. |


