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A Note from GEO CEO, Marcus Walton, on COVID-19

The global COVID-19 outbreak being felt here and across the world is forcing philanthropy to reconsider our practices to be more responsive to nonprofits and communities. GEO CEO, Marcus Walton, shares his perspective on the evolving situation.

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during these unique times of uncertainty and change. Indeed, as new realities associated with COVID-19 or the novel coronavirus become more apparent, we wish you and your loved ones renewed patience and focus on whatever is most essential to your well-being. Thank you for your gestures of generosity and encouragement as we have joined the ever-growing number of organizations who have adopted new ways of doing business to preserve the safety of our members and stakeholders.

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Conferences

CANCELLED: 2020 National Conference

Hosted in partnership with Philanthropy Massachusetts, the 2020 National Conference provides participants with information, connections and experiences to continue improving and pursuing smarter grantmaking practices that positively impact nonprofit effectiveness.

April 27, 2020—April 29, 2020
Boston
MA

Culture Resource Guide

As part of our work on productive foundation culture, GEO developed a resource guide to assist grantmakers in identifying, discussing and improving organizational culture. This resource guide incorporates GEO’s existing work on foundation culture as well as new resources for grantmakers. This guide will allow grantmakers to quickly access the resources that are needed to address organizational culture.

Perspective

Racial Equity and the Role of Foundations

The Consumer Health Foundation has long embedded racial equity in its programs, policies and practices. Kendra Allen, program associate with the foundation, breaks down the activities and elements they use in their approach toward racial equity.

November 12, 2019

Welcoming GEO’s New President and CEO, Marcus Walton

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) announced today the appointment of Marcus F. Walton, a non-profit industry veteran, as its new President and CEO.

“I am energized by the opportunity to work alongside a diverse team of practitioners and grantmakers to help evolve the strong foundation established by those before me and to effectively represent and deliver the aspirations of GEO members and stakeholders well into the future,” stated Marcus F. Walton, Incoming President and CEO, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations.

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Find Clarity

on which grantmaking practices matter most to nonprofits.

GEO's broad resource library features publications and tools that lift up promising practices and examples from peers to speed your progress on the road to effectiveness. Members can expand their learning through exclusive resources such as case studies and discussion starters.

Resources

Find Insights

to make faster progress on the issues you care about most.

Our strength is in learning from each other. We lift up the stories, insights and best practices of GEO members moving philanthropy forward. Get inspired by tapping into their wisdom today!

Member stories

Find Support

from others working to push the boundaries of philanthropy.

When you’re working together with your peers, you tap into the wisdom and experiences of those in the same boat — and challenges that felt overwhelming become achievable. Find opportunities to come together with our community to solve of-the-moment challenges.

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