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Giving 101: A Conversation Series

Host Organization: Giving Compass

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In this four-part online speaker series, Afi Tengue, VP of Philanthropy and Impact at Giving Compass, will talk with leaders across the social sector to share best practices, dispel myths, and help donors be more effective in their giving.

Series Schedule:

Turning One-Time Donations into Lasting Relationships: Watch the recording here. 

Date: Thursday, Nov. 12, 11:30am PT/2:30pm ET
Duration: 30 minutes
Online 

Learn ways you can support the organizations in your community, beyond a one-time donation. Sara Lomelin, Executive Director of Philanthropy Together, and Afi Tengue, VP of Philanthropy and Impact at Giving Compass, will discuss the role of giving circles in building relationships in communities and why a singular, reactionary donation doesn’t solve long-term structural issues.


 

The Giving Landscape: How, When, and Where You Should Be Giving: Watch the recording here.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 11:30am PT/2:30pm ET
Duration: 30 minutes
Online

The world around us -- and the way we give -- is changing. Iara Peng, Founder of JustFund, and Afi Tengue, VP of Philanthropy and Impact at Giving Compass, will discuss how tech platforms are connecting donors to more giving opportunities. They will also explore giving frequency and why social justice organizations should be a focus for donors.


 

Breaking Down Common Misconceptions: Watch the recording here.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 11:30am PT/2:30pm ET
Duration: 30 minutes
Online

In this conversation, Aaron Walker, Founder and CEO of Camelback Ventures, and Afi Tengue, VP of Philanthropy and Impact at Giving Compass, examine and debunk the myths that plague the social sector and prevent donors from advancing systems change.


 

Actionable Steps for 2021 Giving: Watch the recording here.

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 11:30am PT/2:30pm ET
Duration: 30 minutes
Online

In this conversation, Leslie Pine, Managing Partner of TPI, and Afi Tengue, VP of Philanthropy and Impact at Giving Compass, will reflect on the major issues of 2020 and how they’ll affect society in 2021. Listen as they talk through the current changes in giving, how donors should evaluate their giving processes, and how to plan for 2021.

 

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