Grantmakers of Kentucky

 

 

A Network for Funders in the Bluegrass State

Grantmakers of Kentucky was created to help foster connections and cooperation among foundations and between funders and policy makers, as well as to inform grantmakers about the possibilities – and potential challenges – that lie ahead in our state. Programming gives grantmakers the opportunity to connect with their fellow Kentucky colleagues, share best practices, discover new resources and increase the state’s grantmaking impact.

 

 


Annual Meeting

Each year, the Grantmakers of Kentucky gather for an annual meeting that gives participants the chance to hear from statewide, regional and national thought leaders while also placing a spotlight on innovative philanthropy taking place in our state.

Our annual meeting has also evolved into a chance to showcase Kentucky’s wonderful communities, and the people and organizations in them working hard to improve the lives of residents. We are proud to have visited not only our state’s largest cities, but also midsize and rural communities, highlighting innovation, ingenuity and inventiveness taking place on the ground.
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011

Building Community: Through Collaboration & Participation
2024 Annual Meeting

This year's event will feature a new format as we explore strategies to effectively collaborate and engage with the communities we serve while connecting with peers across the Commonwealth.

Program & Agenda:
2024 Program Book

Meeting Materials:
Presentation Resources

Grantmakers of Kentucky: Adapting & Thriving
2023 Annual Meeting

For this year’s meeting, we are turning our focus outward to look at the ecosystems in which we operate and the external forces that are making an impact in the communities we serve. How do overarching trends – a decline in charitable giving, threats to our democracy – affect our role? How do nonprofit partners see us? What can we do about immediate dangers facing families and children, like gun violence? These questions lie at the heart of this year’s agenda. Along with hearing from many voices outside our field, we will also provide dedicated time to unpacking what we’ve learned and how it will shape our work going forward.

Program & Agenda:
2022 Program Book | Day One Agenda

Program & Agenda:
2023 Program Book | Day One Agenda

Meeting Materials:
Presentation Resources

Grantmakers of Kentucky: Common Ground in the Commonwealth
2022 Annual Meeting

Polarization, partisanship, politicization – these three words have often been used to explain away persistent divisions in our communities that have gotten in the way of progress. But is this conventional wisdom correct? At this year’s Grantmakers of Kentucky meeting, we’ll explore this question and others as we examine how philanthropy can help communities find their way to common ground, common goals and shared progress.

Program & Agenda:
2022 Program Book | Day One Agenda

Meeting Materials:
Attendee Roster
Presentation Resources
Site Visit Presentation - The Catalytic Fund

Grantmakers of Kentucky: Recovery & Reconciliation
2021 Annual Meeting

What lessons are we learning as we grapple with a devastating pandemic? What will change as we assess philanthropy’s role in the fight for racial equity? How do we bring people together at a time when politicization and polarization shape opinions on so many issues? These are only a few of the questions that have arisen over the last 18 months. Over two days in Louisville, we will address these issues and others as we meet to reflect upon an unprecedented time for our sector and the Commonwealth.

Program & Agenda:
2021 Program Book | Day One Agenda

Meeting Materials:
Site Visit Presentation
Public Policy Update Presentation
Purpose Driven Leadership: Presentation, Article, Handout
SMIRF Talks: Types of Capital Necessary for the Expansion of Broadband
SMIRF Talks: SMIRFing in the Mountains of Appalachian Kentucky

Grantmakers of Kentucky: Nonprofits and Philanthropy in the Commonwealth
2020 Virtual Event

Danielle Clore from the Kentucky Nonprofit Network and Ann Coffey from the Center for Nonprofit Excellence share survey data and their perspectives on the changing needs of the sector and the ways that philanthropy can support nonprofit organizations. Some of the questions discussed include:

How are nonprofit organizations being affected now versus earlier in the pandemic?
How is the sector planning for the future?
What do nonprofit organizations need from philanthropy going forward? What needs are more immediate versus long-term?

Speakers:

Danielle Clore, Executive Director/CEO, Kentucky Nonprofit Network
Ann L. Coffey, CEO, Center for Nonprofit Excellence

View the webinar here.

Grantmakers of Kentucky 9th Annual Meeting
Lexington, KY

The Grantmakers of Kentucky held it's 9th Annual Meeting in Lexington for two days that put a spotlight on tactics and strategies that, combined with traditional grantmaking, promote lasting impact.

2019 Program Book
2019 Site Visit Agenda
2019 Speaker Presentations

Grantmakers of Kentucky 8th Annual Meeting
Bowling Green, KY

The Grantmakers of Kentucky held it's 8th Annual Meeting in Bowling Green for two days focused on education, youth development and other issues central to the future of the commonwealth. 

2018 Program Book
2018 Meeting Material

Grantmakers of Kentucky 7th Annual Meeting
Lexington, KY

At their 7th annual meeting, Kentucky grantmakers discussed topics on the future of grantmaking in the commonwealth, opportunities to share insights on how to keep our state moving forward and a look at how the "Horse Capital of the World" has continued to innovate and evolve!

2017 Program Book
2017 Meeting Materials

Grantmakers of Kentucky 6th Annual Meeting<
August 10-11, 2016 in Pikeville, KY

At their 6th annual meeting, Kentucky grantmakers had the opportunity to connect with fellow colleagues to discuss and learn how to achieve and maximize their philanthropic goals.

2016 Program Book
2016 Meeting Material

Grantmakers of Kentucky 5th Annual Meeting
August 25-26, 215 in Owensboro, KY

At their 5th annual meeting, Kentucky grantmakers had the opportunity to connect with colleagues to discuss strategies and insights for civic innovation for foundations & organizations in Kentucky.

2015 Program Book
2015 Meeting Material

Grantmakers of Kentucky 4th Annual Meeting<
August 15 in Louisville, KY

At their 4th annual meeting, Kentucky grantmakers had the opportunity to connect with their fellow Kentucky colleagues, share best practices, discover new resources and learn more about Collective Impact.

2014 Program Book
2014 Meeting Material

Grantmakers of Kentucky 3rd Annual Meeting
August 27, 2013 in Louisville, KY

At their 3rd annual meeting, Kentucky grantmakers met for an insightful day of relevant discussion, sharing and learning that can help you increase your grantmaking impact.

2013 Program Book<
2013 Meeting Material

Grantmakers of Kentucky 2nd Annual Meeting
August 27, 2012 in Lexington, KY

At their second annual meeting, Kentucky grantmakers heard legislative updates both national and statewide; learned about civic engagement from Elizabeth Boris of the Urban Institute; received a report from fellow Kentucky funders on the Shaping Kentucky Collaborative and ended the day listening to the real life experiences from colleague funders from around the region who have recently dealt with disaster response and recovery.  

2012 Program Book
2012 Meeting Material

Grantmakers of Kentucky 1st Annual Meeting
May 18, 2011 in Louisville, KY

At the first meeting, Kentucky grantmakers from all across the state traveled to connect with fellow colleagues to discuss and learn how to achieve and maximize their philanthropic goals.

2011 Program Book
2011 Meeting Material

Interested in knowing more or getting involved with Grantmakers of Kentucky? Contact Jaci Bertrand, Philanthropy Southeast's vice president of member engagement, at jaci@philanthropysoutheast.org or at (404) 524-0911.

For general questions, contact Jaci Bertrand, Philanthropy Southeast's vice president of member engagement, at jaci@philanthropysoutheast.org or at (404) 524-0911.

 

Connecting with Philanthropy Southeast:
The Philanthropy Southeast staff works remotely – the best way to reach us is by email or by calling (404) 524-0911.

Hours:
Monday-Thursday from 9:00am–6:00pm (ET)

On Fridays, staff work on a flexible schedule. Members can reach our team via email or by calling (404) 524-0911 between 9:00am and 6:00pm (ET). We will respond to all urgent and time-sensitive matters promptly.

Mailing address:
100 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 2080
Atlanta, GA 30303

Mission: Philanthropy Southeast strengthens Southern philanthropy, welcoming our members to listen, learn and collaborate on ideas and actions to help build an equitable, prosperous South.