Trends in the Grant World

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How are grantmaking priorities and practices changing in response to the recession? Are foundations really making grants for operating support? Join us to learn more about these and other trends and hot topics in the world of grants – including the expanding role of foundations beyond simply handing out grants and the increasing use of on-line applications. The panel will share strategies to help you and your organization keep up with – and make the most of – these trends and changes. • Part of the Development Network for SW Series • Sponsored by Pacific Continental Bank Presenters: * Darcie Spar is the Grants Manager for the Oregon Red Cross. Darcie is a member of the Grant Professionals Association (GPA, formerly AAGP) and a charter member of the Oregon/SW Washington Chapter of GPA. * Rick Horton, Grants Manager for The Oregon Zoo Foundation, has more than 30-years of experience in the non-profit sector. Rick earned his Grant Professional Certification in 2007, currently serves as president of the Oregon & SW Washington Chapter of the Grant Professionals Association and teaches grantsmanship classes at Portland Community College. * R. David Rebanal, MPH, CHES, Senior Program Officer at the Northwest Health Foundation, oversees NWHF's strategic initiatives in public health. Cost: Varies $14.50 to $29.50 depending on membership and lunch option • Nonprofit Network Members (no lunch) $14.50 • Nonprofit Network Members with lunch $25.50 • Non-Members (no lunch) $18.50 • Non-Members with lunch $29.50 Registration http://nonprofitnetworkwa.org or call 360.735.7110