SDG Presents: Third Thursdays Breakfast Series(Nosh, Network, Knowledge)

In this highly interactive session, you’ll learn best practices in analyzing and improving your foundation's accountability in terms of Governance, Communications/Disclosure, Grantmaking, Finance, Administration, Public Policy, Mission and Strategy, and Evaluation. Find out how to make the most of the highly-rated Accountability Self-Assessment Tool for Private Foundations from the nationally-known author of the tool: David Biemesderfer, President, DJB Consulting Services. The comprehensive checklist provides practical guidance to help ensure full legal compliance and assess public accountability practices.

Newer foundations: get an introduction to accountability concepts and practices to ensure that you are on the right track.

Newer board and staff members: see why accountability is such a critical issue and how to do the right thing at your foundation.

Experienced grantmakers: use this tool as a valuable refresher--and of course, we would love to have you share your knowledge.

Note: while primarily designed for private foundations, the discussion will also be of interest to corporate, community foundation and public funders interested in examining their role in upholding the public's trust.

Sponsor: Washington Mutual