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Past EGA Events| 10/20/09 - 11/06/09 | State of the States Call for Sessions
EGA’s 2010 States Policy Briefing Planning Committee is accepting submissions for the Member-Sponsored Concurrent Sessions. The deadline for consideration is Friday, November 6th at 5pm Eastern.
Event location: Omni Parker Hotel in Boston, MA
USA
Contact: Jason K. Babbie jkb@ega.org 646-747-2655
http://www.ega.org/events/sos/2010/mss.php |
| 8/12/09 - 8/12/09 | Funder Dialogue on the Role of Philanthropy in Advancing Sustainability in Higher Education
EGA, in partnership with the Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption, invites you to participate in a special funders dialogue on the role of philanthropy in advancing sustainability in higher education on August 12, 1:00-5:00pm at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, Illinois. This will be followed by a dinner at a local restaurant.
In February 2009 a group of funders met in Washington, DC (prior to and during the EGA Federal Policy Briefing) to discuss climate change, environmental education and sustainability issues and how higher education plays a role as both leaders and mentors for the future of the country. As follow-up to the February meeting, this gathering will focus on exploring “game-changing” initiatives, ideas for collaboration and high-leverage investments to move toward incorporating sustainability principles and actions in higher education.
Please join the dialogue whether you were able to participate in the February discussions or not. To register for the meeting visit www.regonline.com/63382_754791J
The funder discussion is purposefully scheduled the day before the third annual ACUPCC (American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment) conference August 13-14. You are invited to attend the 2009 ACUPCC Summit which brings together senior level college and university executives for learning and collaboration on addressing the climate challenge. This year’s sessions will focus on leading and supporting climate action planning in operations and academics, including: a deep exploration of leading transformational change efforts facilitated by organizational learning expert Dr. Peter Senge; presentations by top speakers as Janine Benyus, Founder of the Biomimicry Institute; Richard Fedrizzi, Chairman of the US Green Building Council; energy entrepreneur T. Boone Pickens (invited); and, panels focused on international perspectives on higher education for sustainability, and funding and financing sustainability initiatives.
For more information and to register for the ACUPCC Climate Leadership Summit, visit www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org
Palmer House Hilton, 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603 USA
Contact: Luis Davila ldavila@ega.org (646) 747-2655
www.regonline.com/63382_754791J |
| 1/22/10 - 1/22/10 | Earthquake Recovery in Haiti and Philanthropy Webinar
Please join the Environmental Grantmakers Association for
Earthquake Recovery in Haiti and Philanthropy Webinar
Co-sponsored by The Lambi Fund of Haiti, Grassroots International, and Grantmakers Without Borders.
Friday, January 22nd 2-3pm Eastern
The EGA is responding to our membership in this time of crisis in addition to our normal programming. The earthquake in Haiti and its 30+ aftershocks have pounded Haiti and destroyed many of the sustainable development projects run by grassroots groups. This webinar with include a general update on the earthquake in Haiti. The response to the earthquake will require two phases. Phase 1: first responders and triage and phase 2: rebuilding. We invite you to a discussion of philanthropy and phase 2, rebuilding Haiti.
Speakers:
Karen Ashmore, Executive Director, The Lambi Fund of Haiti
Nikhil Aziz, Executive Director, Grassroots International
And more
RSVP to jkb@ega.org, with your your name, title, foundation, email and phone for the webinar instructions and details. This webinar for funders only.
Contact: Jason K. Babbie jkb@ega.org 646-747-2655 |
| 1/21/10 - 1/21/10 | Community-Based Renewable Energy Webinar
Renewable energy will be key in the fight against global warming. It can also help revitalize rural and urban economies. Most renewable energy projects are done by corporate investors, but enabling citizens and communities to invest can spread the benefits of the new energy economy. The revenue from renewable energy projects has provided significant benefits to smaller farmers. Community energy also offers a tangible way for funders to engage in ADRESSING global warming, from local projects to international collaboratives. But the success of community energy is highly dependent on policy. Find out what is being done and what needs to happen to make this a reality.
Speakers
·Adam Browning, Executive Director, Vote Solar Initiative
·Lisa Daniels, Executive Director, Windsutry
·Ben Paulos, Program Director for Renewable Power, Energy Foundation
Cosponsored by
Energy Foundation
Environmental Grantmakers Association
The McKnight Foundation
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders (SAFSF)
RSVP to jkb@ega.org, with your your name, title, foundation, email and phone for the webinar instructions and details. This webinar for funders only.,
Contact: Jason Babbie jkb@ega.org |
| 1/20/10 - 1/20/10 | The Post-Copenhagen Funding Landscape: Immediate Opportunities in Climate Change
Environmental Grantmakers Association collaborative program with Philanthropy New York and Global Greengrants Fund:
On December 7th through the 18th, at the Copenhagen UN Climate Change Conference 2009, world leaders discussed their responses to the climate emergency facing the planet.
15,000 participants from governments, the business community, NGOs, philanthropy, and civil society attended. We invite you to join us in a panel discussion to hear from philanthropic colleagues about the outcomes from the conference and what the immediate opportunities are in environmental grantmaking. Some questions that will be discussed include:
• Who will be most impacted by the next climate treaty framework?
• What is at stake in terms of economic benefit, human rights, and environmental protection?
• How can we promote rapid, effective, and coordinated action among governments, NGOs, and civil society organizations?
PRESENTERS:
• Tom Kruse, Program Officer, Democratic Practice-Global Governance, Rockefeller Brothers Fund
• Rachel Leon, Executive Director, Environmental Grantmakers Association
• Terry Odendahl, CEO, Global Greengrants Fund
Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Avenue 4th floor, New York, NY 10003
Contact: Franny Chiles fchiles@ega.org
http://www.philanthropynewyork.org/s_nyrag/doc_event.asp?CID=117&DID=33531 |
| 1/19/10 - 1/19/10 | Post COP-15 Webinar
This webinar will include a discussion of next steps and debrief of the Summit. This is the fourth in a series of Copenhagen webinars by EGA. To view the power points from past Copenhagen webinars and funders accounts of Cop-15, register for the EGA Blog.
Webinar Speakers:
-Leslie Harroun, Oak Foundation
-Rachel Leon, Environmental Grantmakers Association (moderator)
Alden Meyer, Union of Concerned -Scientists
-Peter Riggs, Ford Foundation
-Betsy Taylor, Town Creek Foundation
RSVP to fchiles@ega.org, with your your name, title, foundation, email and phone for the webinar instructions and details. This webinar for funders only.,
Contact: Franny Chiles fchiles@ega.org 646-747-2660 |
| 10/08/09 - 10/08/09 | Next Generation Technologies
October 8th – Funder Briefing and Luncheon in NYC
Beyond GE – Next Generation Technologies Promises, Panaceas, or Problems in the Making?
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Graduate Center at the City University of New York
Skylight Room, 9th Floor
365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY
CO-SPONSORS: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF); Grantmakers Without Borders (Gw/oB); The Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption; Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA)
RSVP: bridget@safsf.org
CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY
Contact: bridget@safsf.org
http://www.safsf.org/documents/Beyond_GE_Save_the_date.pdf |
| 9/29/09 - 10/02/09 | Annual Fall Retreat
The Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage, AK USA
Contact: Jason K. Babbie jkb@ega.org 646.747.2655
http://ega.org/events/retreat/2009/index222.php |
| 2/23/09 - 2/24/09 | Federal Policy Briefing
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! When the next President and the 111th Congress takes office in January 2009, it will have wide implications for nearly every issue on which environmental grantmakers work. The goals of this Federal Policy Briefing are two-fold: to learn and to set the stage for the next four years.
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC USA
Contact: Jason K. Babbie jkb@ega.org 646.747.2655
http://www.ega.org/members/events/ |
| 12/17/08 - 12/17/08 | Public-Private Partnerships in Environmental Philanthropy
Public-Private Partnerships in Environmental Philanthropy
December 17, 2008 - 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: NYRAG, 79 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor, NYC
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All grantmakers.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
8:30 to 9:00 AM Check-in and continental breakfast
9:00 to 11:00 AM Program
Given the current environmental challenges, there is an increasing need for partnership among different funding communities. This session will prompt dialogue among philanthropic institutions, government and the private sector to promote greater synergies among these groups and find common strategies to shared challenges.
PRESENTERS:
* Rohit T. Aggarwala, Director of Long-term Planning Sustainability, City of New York
* Tracy Austin, Executive Director, Mitsubishi Corporation for the Americas (moderator)
* Bruce Khan, Senior Investment Analyst, Climate Change Strategies, Deutsche Bank
* Michael Northrop, Program Director, Sustainable Development, Rockefeller Brothers Fund
FEE: No fee for NYRAG and EGA members; $100 fee for non-members.
For registration and more information please access: http://www.nyrag.org/s_nyrag/doc_event.asp?CID=117&DID=21633.
NYRAG, 79 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY USA
Contact: Luis Davila ldavila@ega.org 646-747-2659
http://www.nyrag.org/s_nyrag/doc_event.asp?CID=117&DID=21633 |
| 9/21/08 - 9/24/08 | EGA Fall Retreat 2008
EGA's Fall Retreat at Mohonk in New Paltz, NY.
Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY
Contact: Jason Babbie jkb@ega.org 646-747-2655
www.ega.org/events/retreat/2008 |
| 5/28/08 - 5/31/08 | EGA Delegation to the European Foundation Centre Annual General Assembly
Early Bird Deadline: Friday, February 29, 2008!!
(Note: if you attend just the pre conference event on May 28, you do not need to pay ANY registration fee)
The growing importance of the European Union, and the emerging influence of new environmental legislation arising from Brussels, has an impact on American environmental and funding initiatives. Progressive regulations, established in Europe, are affecting issues of concern to EGA members- from environmental health to biofuels. At the same time, the face of European philanthropy itself is changing. Europe is witnessing a tremendous growth of foundations, as well as increased cross-border cooperation and involvement with global issues - within Europe as well as outside. New types of donors and approaches to philanthropy are emerging - and seriously impacting- the international grantmaking arena. These new donors, as well as experienced funders are increasingly looking to engage in learning networks in Europe and beyond, collaborative funding schemes, and international networking opportunities.
Whether you are a domestic or internationally-focused grantmaker now is the time to learn more about the exciting changes happening in Europe. Join EGA members, already engaged in this forum, as we meet and strategize with our colleagues overseas. This is perhaps a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a formal EGA-led delegation to the European Foundation Centre's Annual Conference!
Highlights include:
*A special orientation led by EGA members
*Celebrate and support the launch of the European Foundation Centre's own environmental affinity group: Environmental Funders Europe
*Special workshops led by both EGA and EFC colleagues about climate change and consumption issues
*A special reception and pre-conference event for EGA and EFC environmental funders ( if you attend just the pre conference event on May 28, you do not need to pay ANY registration fee)
How Do I join the EGA Delegation?
Let us know that you are attending, send a confirmation email to: Dana Lanza, EGA Executive Director, dlanza@ega.org
Register for the conference at: http://www.efc.be/aga/aga2008/
EGA will contact you shortly with additional details and conference content.
*Special Note: There are no additional fees to join EGA's delegation other than those for attending the EFC Conference!
Istanbul, Turkey
Contact: Dana Lanza or Luis Davila dlanza@ega.org, ldavila@ega.org 646.747.2655
http://www.efc.be/aga/aga2008/ |
| 4/30/08 - 5/01/08 | Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption Annual Meeting
CLICK THE LINK TO REGISTER ONLINE!
Please join us to explore a range of issues and grantmaking practices related to sustainable production and consumption, including:
Cutting edge campaigns and opportunities to promote sustainability in key sectors of the economy, including paper, electronics, bottled water, packaging and more;
Strategies, tools and resources for promoting sustainable production and consumption;
Challenging the culture of overconsumption;
Connecting the dots: deepening our systemic analysis of the connections and causes of environmental, social and economic problems;
Economic and cultural drivers of unsustainable production and consumption;
Lessons learned from, and opportunities provided by, the success of our recent film, The Story of Stuff (www.storyofstuff.com).
About the Sustainability Funders:
The Sustainability Funders work to advance understanding, foster collaboration and enhance the overall effectiveness of grantmaking for a
sustainable world. Our goal is to help catalyze and accelerate a shift to sustainable production and consumption and to promote a society
that embraces sustainability.
Washington, DC USA
Contact: Annie Leonard aleonard@ega.org (510) 649-9808
http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=197693 |
| 2/19/08 | EGA Funder Learning Webinar - Climate Funding 101: Strategic Grantmaking on Climate Change
Funder Learning Webinar
Tuesday, February 19th
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern Time
This is a web-based seminar (webinar) intended for environmental funders new to climate change and non-environmental funders wanting to learn more. It will include a teleconference component as well as an online visual presentation.
As the significance of climate change continues to gain importance, philanthropists from diverse sectors are struggling to identify approaches relevant to their existing grantmaking objectives to address this critical issue. In order to overcome the climate challenges facing our world, funders must further strategies through a wide array of orientations, including the environment, health, human services, education, international development, human rights, community development and arts & culture. This funder only webinar will provide participants with an overview of various funding approaches on climate change, from environmental and non-environmental perspectives; as well as detailed accounts of different initiatives related to climate that are being pursued by funder Affinity Groups and non-profit-led campaigns. Presenters will include EGA staff along with seasoned grantmakers representing a variety of funding strategies and initiatives.
Presenters:
• Dana Lanza - Environmental Grantmakers Association
• Paige Brown – Consultative Group on Biological Diversity / Climate and Energy Funders Group
• Denise Lee – The Nand & Jeet Khemka Foundation / Climate Change Philanthropy Action Network
• Jessica Bailey – Rockefeller Brothers Fund / 1Sky campaign
Please RSVP by sending an email to bhesterman@ega.org.
Contact: Bryce Hesterman bhesterman@ega.org 646-747-2660
http://www.ega.org/events/ClimateFunderLearningWebinar.php |
| 2/05/08 - 2/07/08 | State of the States Policy Briefing
EGA brings back the State of the States Briefing in 2008! Learn more about what's happening on the state level and how you can do more. Registration is now open! Members can register in the Member Area; nonmembers please contact us.
Driskill Hotel, Austin, TX USA
Contact: Rachel Goldstein rgoldstein@ega.org 646.747.2655
http://www.ega.org/members/index.php |
| 11/12/07 - 11/13/07 | Southeast Climate Action—Challenges and Opportunities: A Funders Meeting
Agenda-in-brief: Opening dinner and reception (November 12), followed by 8 a.m.-3 p.m. meeting on November 13. ** BOOK YOUR HOTEL NOW ** We have a room block at the Boar's Head Inn, (434) 296-2181 and the cutoff date is October 20. The block of rooms is reserved under "Southeast Climate Funders." The rate is $179 per night (excluding taxes) for the evening of November 12.
Meeting Vision:
With more than 2,000 miles of threatened coastline, diverse forest habitat, and significant concentrations of biodiversity, the Southeast United States is extremely vulnerable to the impacts of global warming. While other regions have taken proactive steps to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, the Southeast has been slow to respond to the climate crisis. But in recent months, conditions have started to change. Environmental funders are increasingly turning their attention to the Southeast, where advocates are building a groundswell of support for action on climate. Now key states, such as Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina, are poised to become leaders on these issues.
As states, localities, and climate advocates grapple with strategies to reduce carbon emissions—from the passage of renewable and energy efficiency portfolio standards to the launch of statewide multi-sector climate action planning processes—the time is ripe for change. Increasingly, opportunities that can move the South closer to a clean energy economy—and set the stage for regional support—are emerging.
The proposed in-person, grantmakers meeting will provide a forum where interested foundations and donors can discuss a portfolio of funding opportunities, and strategize around climate action agendas in the Southeast. Specifically, this regional meeting will provide an opportunity for funders to:
Gain a greater understanding of both what’s happening and what’s needed for success on climate-related initiatives at the local, state, and regional levels;
Identify immediate funding needs and opportunities, with special attention paid to Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida;
Share information regarding on-going foundation efforts; and
Identify current and future priorities and needs.
This event is sponsored by the following foundations and affinity groups: WestWind Foundation, Environmental Grantmakers Association, and the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity.
Planning Committee:
Judy Adler, Turner Foundation;
Heidi Binko, WestWind Foundation;
Paige Brown, Climate & Energy Funders, a project of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity;
Nicole Chevalier, Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation;
Bobbi Hapgood, NC Grantmakers (invited);
Jason Halbert, Oak Hill Fund;
Guinevere Higgins, WestWind Foundation;
Stewart Hudson, Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation;
Stefan Jirka, Blue Moon Fund;
Dana Lanza, Environmental Grantmakers Association;
John Sands, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation;
Ben Starrett, Funders Network on Smart Growth and Livable Communities;
Kristen Suokko, Blue Moon Fund;
Stay tuned for more information....
University of Virginia Miller Center, Charlottesville, VA USA
Contact: Guinevere Higgins, WestWind Foundation higgins@westwindfoundation.org (434) 977-5762 x 35
http://www.regonline.com/SEC |
| 9/23/07 - 9/26/07 | EGA 2007 Fall Retreat: 20th Anniversary
We are looking forward to celebrating EGA's 20th anniversary with you this fall. Registration is now OPEN! EGA members will find the link in the MEMBER AREA of this website; Non-members, please contact us for information on how to register. Keep checking this space for program and other updates! See you soon...
Hyatt Regency Tamaya, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM USA
Contact: Lea Palabrica lpalabrica@ega.org 646-747-2655
www.ega.org/events/retreat2007 |
| 6/27/07 - 7/01/07 | Funder Delegation to the U.S. Social Forum
Inspired by the World Social Forum and galvanized by the issues made prominent by Hurricane Katrina, the first ever US Social Forum will be held in Atlanta at the end of June. Funders concerned with issues as diverse as human rights, equity, the environment, poverty, community development, economic justice, immigration and social movement organizing will benefit and be inspired by this important gathering. By experiencing the social forum process, through many dozens of workshops, debates, cultural events and celebrations, funders can gain a deeper understanding into the dynamism of hundreds of local, regional and national organizations, networks and movements that are "building progressive alliances nationwide and globally," and increasingly becoming a factor in today's globalized world.
Atlanta, GA USA
Contact: Mark Randazzo mark@fntg.org 415-642-6022
http://www.fntg.org/events/ussf2007/index.php |
| 5/09/07 - 5/13/07 | Funder Delegation to the Latin American Migrant Community Summit
The first-ever Latin American Migrant Community Summit will bring together hundreds of migrant leaders from the United States, Europe and Latin America for cutting-edge discussions on issues related to migration and development. Funders are invited by Summit organizers to attend this important gathering, through a delegation being jointly organized by FNTG, the Chicago Global Donors Network, and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees.
Morelia, Mexico
Contact: Mark Randazzo mark@fntg.org 415-642-6022
http://www.fntg.org/events/lamcs2007/index.php |
| 1/19/07 - 1/25/07 | 2007 World Social Forum - FNTG Funder Delegation
FNTG is working with WSF organizers and will facilitate the participation of funders interested in attending this seventh World Social Forum. Additional information about the forum and related funder activities will be available in the coming months. In the meantime, please mark your calendars and let us know if you think you might be interested in participating in this incomparable gathering.
Nairobi, Kenya
Contact: Mark Randazzo mark@fntg.org 415-642-6022
http://www.fntg.org/events/wsf2007/index.php |
| 11/14/06 - 11/15/06 | Midwest Policy Briefing for Funders: The Opportunity and Jeopardy of Biofuels
** NOTE: This briefing is for funders only. ** REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Click on the link and call to reserve your room, too. **
November 14: 4:00 9:00 p.m. (will include dinner)
November 15: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored by:
The Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA)
The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders (SAFSF)
Meeting Background
At the intersection of water, energy, and agriculture issues in the Midwest is the new but rapidly growing field of biofuels: transportation fuels made from vegetation, not petroleum. Interest in biofuels has surged along with the call for independence from Middle East oil. Midwest farmers see the expansion of energy crops as a new source of income for a sector that finds it harder and harder to make ends meet. Depending on how biofuels are developed and which energy sources corn, soybeans, prairie grasses or other - massive growth in this area could bring environmental, economic, and community benefits or it could place many systems, including freshwater ecosystems at significant risk. Success in taking these new energy sources to scale will hinge on designing new conversion methods that use a diversity of raw plant materials in a mix, and developing an array of crops grown near refineries that can be harvested in different seasons, providing a steady year-round supply.
The enthusiasm for biofuels among national policymakers and big agriculture leaves many questions unanswered. Where do smaller farms fit into this picture? Could energy crop production shift overseas, as have products from soybeans to roses? Might food production be displaced by energy crop production? Will we leave room for biodiversity? What about other alternative energy methods?
Interest in biofuels is growing nationally - as recent policy initiatives in Washington State, Louisiana, Hawaii, New York, and California all show. Government policies and research priorities that will influence how these industries develop are well underway, and foundations are beginning to identify ways to foster a sustainable energy industry.
This meeting will afford opportunities to hear from a few experts and engage in lots of peer-to-peer learning. Though the focus is on serving the needs of regional funders, those funders from outside the Midwest are encouraged to come to the center of biofuels activity to learn about what's going on there, both among funders and in the broader community, and what the future may hold in store for their regions.
Courtyard by Marriot at The Depot, 225 South Third Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401 USA
Contact: Virginia Clarke-Laskin vclarke@safsf.org 805.687.0551
http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=106968 |
| 10/07/06 - 10/11/06 | Finding Common Ground: 2006 EGA Annual Fall Retreat
We hope you will join us in October for another wonderful Retreat! Click on the link to view the full program. EGA members can register in the Member Area. Nonmembers, please call us at 212-812-4260. The early bird rate expires on AUGUST 25!
Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, CA USA
Contact: Rachel Goldstein rgoldstein@ega.org 212.812.4260
http://www.ega.org/events/retreat2006/index.php |
| 6/06/06 - 6/08/06 | Funder Convening on Globalization: New Perspectives, Key Strategies, Success Stories and Funder Opportunities
REGISTER NOW :: CLICK ON THE LINK FOR MORE INFO:: BOOK YOUR HOTEL AT THE SPECIAL RATE ::
The critical issues surrounding globalization have changed dramatically since many of us began working in this arena ten years ago. We have better data on the impacts, from local to international arenas; there has been a new surge of successful political opposition, especially in Latin America where more than 80% of the population have elected governments opposed to the U.S.-led economic model. And the list of successful campaigns to transform globalization is growing longer by the day, much of that list supported by U.S. foundations and other funders.
Join a community of funders from diverse fields and perspectives to analyze global trends and the evolving discourse around globalization, to share and celebrate successful civil society strategies, and to discuss how funders can use our resources most effectively to support positive change in these most fundamental driving forces, both at home and abroad.
We will begin with a keynote dinner on the evening of June 6. Our core program will consist of a series of participatory conversations around key strategic themes, each beginning with a *state-of-the-debate* presentation delivered by a leading analyst. Veteran funders will then share their own experiences and lead an interactive discussion to develop deeper shared analysis about trends and strategies, globally and at state and local levels within the US. Discussions will highlight successful initiatives and alternatives, and explore opportunities for funders to become more involved (and, as appropriate, collectively involved) in supporting civil society initiatives that address key challenges in today's world.
Discussion sessions will cover the following themes:
Mapping the global economy, and exploring terrains of intervention
The changing discourse on globalization: Where is it now and where is it going?
Revisiting trade, poverty and developmentŠ with new data
Globalization of human rights: Breakthroughs and continuing challenges
International cooperation vs. global domination, for security in an insecure world
Bringing it home: Local organizing in a global context
Funder Opportunities: What does it all mean; how do we continue moving forward?
Marriott San Mateo, San Mateo - San Francisco Bay Area, CA USA
Contact: Mark Randazzo mark@fntg.org 415-642-6022
http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=95217 |
| 1/31/06 - 2/01/06 | Elements of a Sustainable Future: A Funders’ 101 on Green Chemistry
Co-Sponsored by CGBD, EGA, HEFN, and SAFSF. This briefing is intended to provide a diverse array of funders with a “Green Chemistry 101” to learn from scientific leaders, and then to explore in dialogue with them and foundation peers the potential convergences of our visions, strategies, and areas of expertise. $150; excludes accommodations. Registration fee due December 23, 2005.
Hotel Washington, 515 15th Street NW, Washington, DC USA
Contact: Erin Rowley cgbd@cgbd.org (415) 561-6576
www.cgbd.org |
| 9/24/05 - 9/28/05 | Nurturing a Groundswell: EGA Fall Retreat 2005
The full Retreat program is now online (click the link here) and registration is open in the Member Area. Nonmembers, please call us directly to learn how to register. See you in September!
Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY USA
Contact: Rachel Goldstein rgoldstein@ega.org 212-812-4260
http://www.ega.org/events/retreat2005/index.php |
| 6/06/05 - 6/08/05 | Sustainable Food Systems: Local Picture, National Perspective
* REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN, just click on the link. * Annual Forum hosted by the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders. Come learn about the region’s food system from those working in the region, hear from provocative speakers and engage in thoughtful discussions with colleagues about key issues – water, energy, protecting traditional food systems, and, of course, share and enjoy delicious local food.
www.safsf.org
Santa Fe and Taos, NM USA
Contact: Virginia Clarke-Laskin vclarke@ega.org (805) 687-0511
http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=22561 |
| 5/19/05 - 6/29/05 | EGA Salons for the Future
EGA brings to its membership five regional Salons for the Future. Our goal is to create a shared space for dialogue, critical engagement and the generation of ideas about the strategic future of the environmental movement. Through provocative pre-dinner presentations and focused group discussion, we will brainstorm positive visions for how our funding, and the field in general, can be even more effective. EGA will publish a report synthesizing the ideas that emerge at each salon as well as the needs, opportunities and recommendations for translating these conversations into action - and the Salons will inform visioning plenaries entitled "Crafting a Positive Environmental Future and Setting an Agenda for EGA" taking place at the EGA Fall Retreat in September.
We invite you to join your colleagues for an intimate dinner conversation to discuss the future of the environmental movement. Come hear leaders with varying viewpoints - from the environmental field and other movements - share their visions for how our movement can have greater impact and effect change. Following the speakers' provocations and a hearty round of Q&A, dinner will be served. Conversation will continue through dinner at each table, facilitated by your EGA colleagues. Engage and grapple with the visions presented as well as your own goals, strategies and assumptions. What does success mean for the environmental movement? What are we doing right, what are we doing wrong, and what other actions should we take to achieve our goals? What is the most strategic role for funding the next generation of environmental change? Each salon will be a groundbreaking opportunity to examine our shared agenda and momentum for tackling the opportunities and challenges we face. ** CLICK ON THE LINK to get to the Member Area to register OR nonmembers can call our office directly for assistance, 212.812.4260. **
Various Locations / Dates, Boston, Minneapolis, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, USA
Contact: Sarah Hansen shansen@ega.org 212.812.4260
http://www.ega.org/members/index.php?op=list&type=2 |
| 5/02/05 - 5/03/05 | Funders Meeting on Electronics
*REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Click on the link. * Almost daily another news story flags the growing environmental and health threats associated with the production, use, and disposal of electronics. Come join other funders for a first-hand look at the inside story of electronics. Co-sponsored by the Sustainable Consumption & Production Funders, the Funders Network on Trade & Globalization, and the Health & Environmental Funders Network, this meeting will include tours of an electronics recycling facility and a computer production lab, as well as sessions with leaders of industry and NGOs engaged in creating a sustainable future for the electronics industry.
Palo Alto, CA USA
Contact: Annie Ducmanis, SCP Coordinator aducmanis@ega.org
http://www.regonline.com/22612 |
| 3/11/05 | The Future of Public Airwaves: Implications for Broadcasting and Community Development
This briefing is co-sponsored by Grantmakers in Film & Electronic Media, the Innovation Funders Network, and the Environmental Grantmakers Association. It is third in a series on "Democracy at Stake? Current Issues in Electronic Media Policy." The session will be held from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and lunch will be served. Please RSVP.
Ford Foundation, 320 E. 43rd Street, New York, NY USA
Contact: David Haas dhaas@gfem.org 212.274.8080
http://www.gfem.org/index.php |
| 3/03/05 | The Emerging Wal-Mart Campaign
The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, the Panta Rhea Foundation, and the Funders Network on Trade and Globalization invite you to attend a NY-Area funders briefing on the rapidly-developing national campaign to transform the most damaging practices of Wal-Mart, which is now the world’s largest corporation, and other “big-box” stores. There will be two closely-linked sessions. The first session, entitled: “The Evolving Nature and Importance of Marketplace Campaigns”
will be held from 9:00am to -11:00am. It will feature: Michael Marx, Corporate Ethics International,
Michael Conroy, RBF Program Officer and Yale University Senior Lecturer. The second session, entitled
“The Wal-Mart Campaign: Principal Actors, Goals, and Strategies”
will follow from 11:00am to 1:00pm, including lunch. It will feature: Michael Marx, Corporate Ethics International Andy Grossman, Center for Community & Corporate Ethics
Carnegie Council on Ethics & International Affairs, 170 East 64th Street, New York, New York 10022
Contact: Lydia Brown lbrown@rbf.org 212-812-4275 |
| 1/25/05 - 1/31/05 | Funders Delegation to the 5th World Social Forum
The World Social Forum (WSF) is an annual gathering of progressive community organizers, academics, activists, and socially-responsible business leaders that has grown in size and significance since its launch in 2001.
Created to provide an open platform to discuss social strategies and alternative models of globalization, committed to the belief that "another world is possible", the WSF is a unique space for sharing ideas and strengthening alliances among social movements, mass organizations, and civil society organizations from around the world.
In 2001 the forum attracted nearly 20,000 participants. In Porto Alegre in 2003, and in Mumbai in 2004, over 100,000 participated in its activities. Parallel meetings of parliamentarians, educators, small farmers, women and youth have contributed to the forum's success, adding to the historical weight and significance of this distinctive event. The Funders Network on Trade and Globalization has organized delegations to the WSF over the last three years, facilitating the participation of more than 130 donors, foundation board members, program officers and foundation staff in forum activities. FNTG is again bringing together a delegation, this year with organizing support from a number of sister funder affinity groups including the Environmental Grantmakers Association, the Women Donors Network, Grantmakers without Borders, International Funders of Indigenous Peoples, International Human Rights Funders Group and Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees.
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Contact: Mark Randazzo mark@fntg.org 415-642-6022 |
| 12/01/04 - 12/02/04 | Federal Policy Briefing
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. EGA members can register in the Member Area; non-members should contact us directly. ** Jurys Hotel
1500 New Hampshire Avenue
Washington D.C. **
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS BEFORE OCTOBER 30, 2004 to receive the group rate of $150.00/night excluding taxes.
Call 1-866-534-6835 (not open on Sundays) and mention EGA to receive the group rate. ~*~ 2004 Federal Policy Briefing Program Committee:
Bill Roberts, Beldon Fund, chair;
Allison Barlow, Albert A. List Foundation;
Patricia Bauman, Bauman Foundation, invited;
Gretchen Bonfert, McKnight Foundation;
Virginia Clarke-Laskin, SAFSF;
Melissa Dann, Wallace Global Fund;
Jane Danowitz, Pew Charitable Trust;
Susan Frank, Steven and Michele Kirsch Foundation;
Bill Hull, CGBD;
Denise Joines, Wilburforce Foundation;
Gene Karpinski, Beldon Fund;
Cathy Lerza, Tides Foundation;
Bill Mitchell, Brainerd Foundation;
Anita Nager, Beldon Fund, management board liaison;
Mark Rand, FNTG;
Larry Shapiro, Rockefeller Family Fund;
Sandra Smithey, C.S. Mott Foundation;
Lee Wasserman and Lisa Guide, Rockefeller Family Fund, advisors
Jurys Washington Hotel, 1500 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20036 USA
Contact: Rachel Goldstein rgoldstein@ega.org 212.812.4260
www.ega.org |
| 11/30/04 | SAFSF Agriculture Policy Briefing
Hosted by the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders, more information to come.
Jurys Hotel
1500 New Hampshire Avenue
Washington D.C.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS BEFORE OCTOBER 30, 2004 to receive the group rate of $150.00/night excluding taxes.
Call 1-866-534-6835 (not open on Sundays) and mention EGA to receive the group rate. Register on the SAFSF or EGA website.
Jurys Hotel, Washington, DC USA
Contact: Virginia Clarke-Laskin vclarke@ega.org
www.safsf.org |
| 11/30/04 | Connecting Trade and Agriculture: Dinner Program
A joint dinner discussion hosted by the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders and the Funders Network on Trade and Globalization. More information and registration online to come. See also www.safsf.org and www.fntg.org. Register on the SAFSF or EGA website.
Jurys Washington Hotel, Washington, DC USA
Contact: Virginia Clarke-Laskin vclarke@ega.org
www.safsf.org |
| 10/02/04 - 10/06/04 | No Movement is an Island: EGA 2004 Fall Retreat
Click here to view the full program for the Fall Retreat! While the early bird rate has now passed, you can still register for the Retreat and additional workshops. Non-members, please contact us directly about registration.
Hyatt Regency Kaua`i, 1571 Poipu Road, Koloa, Kaua`i, Hawai`i 96756 USA
Contact: Rachel Goldstein rgoldstein@ega.org 212-812-4260
http://www.ega.org/events/retreat2004/index.php |
| 5/17/04 - 5/18/04 | Funder Briefing on Paper and Paper Mill Tour
The Sustainable Consumption and Production Funders and the Sustainable Forestry Funders invite you to a unique convening that will combine briefings and hands-on learning focused on the production and consumption of paper, one of the largest contributors to global and local environmental problems. This event will feature briefings from industry (producers and buyers) and NGO experts, as well as a guided tour of the Madison Paper Co., a state of the art paper mill outside of Chicago that produces 350 tons per day of mostly recycled printing paper. We'll explore the issue of paper from both the consumption and the production side and learn about successes, obstacles, and new developments in sustainable paper. The story of an emerging coalition of over 50 NGO’s working on the paper issue will bring home the role funders can play.
For more information, or to register for the event, please contact Annie Ducmanis, SCP Coordinator, at aducmanis@ega.org
Madison Paper Co. & The Joyce Foundation, Alsip and Chicago, IL USA
Contact: Annie Ducmanis aducmanis@ega.org 212.812.4260 |
| 4/22/04 | Funder Meeting on the Global Economy
The Funder Network on Trade and Globalization is planning a Funder Meeting on the Global Economy in Washington, D.C. for all funders interested in better understanding the impacts that global economic institutions and policies have in areas as diverse as human rights, trade, climate change, international financial flows and social justice.
Washington, D.C., tbd,
Contact: Mark Rand or Polly Withers mark@fntg.org or pwithers@ega.org 212-812-4260
FNTG.org |
| 4/08/04 | Civic Participation, Voter Engagement and Environmental Issues for 2004
Events in 2004 will have a major impact on the future of environmental policy. Join EGA for a special briefing:
Civic Participation, Voter Engagement and Environmental Issues for 2004.
This forum will highlight significant efforts to strengthen and broaden the base of public support for environmental protection. Our presenters will provide an overview of new research and list development projects, public education campaigns, collaborations between environmental groups, and nonpartisan voter mobilization and education. The presentation will be followed by a facilitated discussion and question and answer period. Presenters include: Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters Education Fund; Carl Pope, Sierra Club Foundation; Ed Zuckerman, Federation of State Conservation Voter Leagues; David Zwick, Clean Water Fund and Mark Ritchie of “National Voice.”
UPDATE: We've added sessions on voter registration and legal issues to make this a full-day event.
When: Thursday, April 8th
10:30 am - 5:15 pm
Cost: $50 RSVP
Academy of Educational Development, 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW Academy Hall, 8th Floor, Washington, DC USA
Contact: Polly Withers pwithers@ega.org 212.812.4260 |
| 1/14/04 - 1/21/04 | FNTG funder delegation to the World Social Forum
For a full description of the Funders Network on Trade and Globalization Funder Delegation trip to the World Social Forum and to register please visit the FNTG website (FNTG.org). REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 21, 2003
Mumbia, India,
Contact: Mark Rand or Polly Withers mark@fntg.org or pwithers@ega.org (212) 812-4260
FNTG.org |
| 12/01/03 - 12/03/03 | Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Funders Forum
The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders Group invite you to join them for a two day meeting in the Bay Area, with a program that builds on previous conversations and provides plenty of opportunities to learn about agricultural policy and hands-on programs, share ideas with other funders, and see how urban-rural connections work in the Bay Area.
Keynote speakers include Congressman Sam Farr (invited) and Craig Cox, Executive Director of the Soil and Water Conservation Society. Through his role on the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Farr has supported a variety of initiatives to make agriculture more sustainable and promote a healthy diet for all Americans. Craig Cox’s stints with the National Academy of Sciences Board on Agriculture, USDA, U.S. EPA, and as a congressional staffer have made him well versed in the policy dimensions of agriculture and sustainability. These presentations will keynote a funder conversation about how federal policy can promote a more sustainable agriculture. Other aspects of the program include lunch at Chez Panisse, where we’ll hear about programs to bring healthy, locally grown food in the Berkeley Public Schools, and a visit to the new year-round San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market another local initiative to match farmers’ economic need to sell direct and urban dwellers’ need for fresh, healthy food.
This is a funders-only meeting
San Francisco, California, Harbor Court Hotel/ Irvine Foundation, San Francisco, CA USA
Contact: Virginia Clarke-Laskin vclarke@ega.org (805) 687-0551
www.safsf.org |
| 11/19/03 - 11/22/03 | FNTG funder delegation to the Miami FTAA Ministerial
Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) Ministerial Meeting will take place on November 20-21, 2003, in Miami, Florida. The negotiations among the 34 FTAA nations to remove tariffs, trade barriers, and promote regional economic integration and development throughout the Western Hemisphere are scheduled to be completed by January 2005 with Brazil and the United States co-chairing this final phase. For a full description and to register for this delegation please visit the FNTG website (FNTG.org).
Miami, Florida,
Contact: Mark Rand or Polly Withers mark@fntg.org or pwithers@ega.org (212) 812-4260
FNTG.org |
| 9/21/03 - 9/24/03 | EGA 2003 Fall Retreat
Click on the link to see our full program guide now online! Please note that the deadline for early bird registration, hotel and day trips is AUGUST 22. Deadline for pre- and post-retreat overnight trips is AUGUST 22. EGA members can register in the Member Area section once you've registered on the website. Non-members should email rgoldstein@ega.org for the payment page link.
Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8S7 Canada
Contact: Rachel Goldstein rgoldstein@ega.org 212-812-4260
http://www.ega.org/events/retreat2003/index.php |
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