Educational Resources

Impact100 Seminars
We anticipate conducting two educational programs each year. Once a year, we expect to offer a presentation to members on a general philanthropic subject. We conduct surveys of members about topics that interest them. In addition, each spring, Impact100 conducts training seminars for members about grant proposal review and evaluation, and strategies for successful site visits.

PREVIOUS TRAINING WORKSHOPS:

The Art of Proposal Evaluation: The featured speaker, Martie Gillin Bernicker, is a private philanthropy consultant. The workshop taught participants how to fairly and effectively evaluate grant proposals. It helpd Impact members to learn more about the nuances of grantmaking. Workshop Notes>> .

Workshop highlights included:
  • Proposal review is an art, not a science.
  • Invest where strength meets need.
  • Distinguish between underserved and underprivileged.
  • Trust your instincts.


Demystifying Financial Statements: The featured speaker was Joan Dawson McConnon, Associate Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer Project H.O.M.E. The workshop emphasized the need for women to understand a non-profits financial position as a part of being strategic and informed philanthropists. The workshop taught our members how to assess the financial strength and well-being of a non-profit organization (NPO). Members learned how to read and interpret financial information included in grant proposals.

Workshop highlights included:
  • Learning basic financial vocabulary
  • The difference between unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted net assets
  • How to vet a NPO
  • Myth-busters addressing common financial concepts
  • Spotting "red flags" in a grant applicant's financial position
  • The top 5 items to look for on a Statement of Financial Position and a Statement of Activities