Complimentary for Exponent Philanthropy members / $60 non-members
Many lean funders want to improve the grantee experience by reducing the burden on their grantee partners and developing stronger relationships, but it can be hard to know where to start. Join us to hear from a panel of funders and experts who will discuss:
- Strategies to understand grantees’ evolving needs and challenges
- How you can set clear expectations and maintain open lines of communication with grantees
- Practical tips to simplify the grant application process while maintaining the due diligence you need
- Supporting grantees beyond financial resources to help them realize their missions
A recording of this program will be available to those who register.
Speakers
Moderator:
Maya Kuppermann
Co-Founder and CEO
Temelio
Maya Kuppermann is the co-founder and CEO of Temelio, an innovative grants management software company launched in 2022. Her career spans diverse sectors, including nonprofit leadership, family philanthropy, software, and strategic consulting. Maya currently works with grantmakers of all shapes and sizes to help them optimize their processes and improve grantee experience through Temelio’s software.
Beth Tigay
Executive Director
Fineshriber Family Foundation
Beth Tigay is the executive director of the Fineshriber Family Foundation and a passionate advocate for youth and their families. Previously, she was a nonprofit leader in organizations focused on the empowerment of adolescents after two decades as an educator in Los Angeles. Beth holds an undergraduate degree from UCLA and an MBA from American Jewish University’s Graduate School of Non-Profit Management.
Janice Lombardo
Philanthropic Advisor
Charles W. & Patricia S. Bidwill Foundation
Janice Lombardo is the philanthropic advisor to the Charles W. & Patricia S. Bidwill Foundation where she works with the board of directors to organize and grow its philanthropic efforts in Chicago and Los Angeles. In addition to formalizing its operations and streamlining its processes, she advises on strategic efforts to clarify the foundation’s mission, vision, and giving priorities.
Brendan McCormick
Associate Director, Research & Publications
Exponent Philanthropy
Brendan McCormick works with staff, members, and partners to develop resources grounded in research. He leads our efforts to learn more about our community of lean funders. Brendan focuses his research on how foundations approach impact and evaluation, investments, operations, demographics, and equity practices.
Who Should Attend
This program is open to foundation donors, trustees, and staff; individual donors; donor advised fund holders; and members of giving circles.
Registration and Other Policies
Please register by clicking this link, even for complimentary programs. Prior to the webinar, you will receive your unique webinar access information. By registering for this program, participants are agreeing to Exponent Philanthropy’s Participant Guidelines. Please contact us by email or at 202-580-6560 if you have any questions.
Members can access past webinars in our webinar archive
Platform and Accessibility
This program uses Zoom; automated closed captioning available. We can provide a live captioner or ASL interpreter upon request. Please contact info@exponentphilanthropy.org or call 202-580-6560 by September 17 if you need any accommodations.