Peer Learning

Explore innovative practices that focus on racial equity and support nonprofits and communities in thriving.

We offer three dynamic workshops designed to support grantmakers to transform their practice in service of nonprofits and communities. Each workshop provides a deep, interactive learning experience to help grantmakers strengthen their approach to equity-centered practices.

Capacity Building

• Duration: 1-day workshop (6-8 hours)
• This workshop explores how grantmakers and capacity builders can center intersectional racial equity in capacity-building efforts, mitigate inequities, and adapt strategies to ensure they align with community needs. Participants will gain tools to integrate equity-centered practices into their work.

Upcoming Workshop in Washington D.C. on September 18, 2025 – Reimagining Capacity Building by Navigating Culture, Systems & Power

Culture

• Duration: 1 or 2-day workshop (6-8 hours per day)
• Participants will assess their current organizational culture, explore alignment between values and behaviors, and identify concrete steps to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment.

Community-Driven Philanthropy

• Duration 1-day workshop (6-8 hours)
• Participants will explore tools and frameworks to strengthen community engagement, enhance participatory philanthropy practices, and build long-term relationships rooted in trust and shared power.

If you would like to receive updates on workshop offerings and/or you’re a regional philanthropy supporting organization interested in learning more about partnering with GEO to host a workshop for your members, please complete this interest form.

Two-day, in-person gatherings provide peers the opportunity to engage in intimate and confidential role-focused discussions. GEO does not charge a program fee for this offering; we provide materials and cover all meals throughout the convening. Participants cover their own travel, lodging and other associated costs with getting to and from the convening location. To express interest in a role-based convening and find out more information, please complete the following forms:

CEO Interest Form

Senior Leader Interest Form

Connect with peers virtually and experienced practitioners to address key issues in transforming philanthropy.

*NEW* Embedding Effective Practice is our five-part virtual program that brings peers together to explore effective grantmaking practices that foster stronger, more equitable partnerships with nonprofits and communities—including capacity building, community-driven philanthropy, organizational culture, and learning and evaluation. This series will launch in September 2025. Register now.

If you would like to receive updates on our Remote Learning Series offerings, please complete this interest form.