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Dear Colleague:I’d like to invite you to become a member of the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers,whose mission is to:Increase the quality, effectiveness and capacity of grantmakers by mobilizingand strengthening the work of knowledgeable, ethical and experienced philanthropyconsultantsPart think-tank and part service organization, NNCG provides a learning community and a forum foropen discussion among consultants dedicated to increasing philanthropy and deepening its impact.Through strategic partnerships with a host of grantmaker associations and others, NNCG is a growingresource for the philanthropic sector.Since its inception in 2006, NNCG has attracted a stellar group of charter members, establisheda Code of Ethical Conduct to which all members subscribe, and achieved a strong media profile.Our online searchable Directory of Consultants improves grantmaker access to seasoned, qualifiedand ethical professional consultants. With funding from the Lodestar Foundation and the David andLucile Packard Foundation, we have enhanced the design of our Directory of Consultants and websiteand are making the directory even more accessible to grantmakers through our partnerships withnational and regional philanthropic networks.Membership in NNCG has been tremendously helpful to me and my firm, and I think it will onlybecome more beneficial as we expand our national and regional convenings and teleconferences oncutting-edge topics, interface with grantmakers and media, and expand thought leadership activities.For example, I've communicated with colleagues to find resources and experts that proved invaluablefor projects we were working on; reached out to peers with complementary expertise that I hired assubcontractors; learned of important new studies and publications, and met talented professionals Inever would have come across on my own. I've also received referrals to important new clients andbeen able to "give back" by posting consultant RFPs.I encourage you to take a look at the roster of members and member benefits attached, and to visitour website at www.nncg.org. I know that NNCG, and the philanthropic sector in general, wouldbenefit from your membership in NNCG, and that you will find the connection with NNCG enrichingand rewarding.We hope that you will join us in this important venture. To do so, please complete the attachedmembership form or sign up online at www.nncg.org. If you have any questions, please contactNNCG’s Executive Director Paul Sturm at paul.sturm@nncg.org or 414-331-5538 or Lori Jolliffe atlori.jane@nncg.org.With best regards,KrisKristen Putnam-Walkerly, MSWChair, Steering CommitteeNational Network of Consultants to GrantmakersPresident, Putnam Community Investment Consulting, Inc.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATIONGoals:Mission & PurposePart think-tank, part service organization, NNCG provides a learningcommunity and a forum for open discussion among consultantsdedicated to increasing and strengthening philanthropy.NNCG’s mission is to increase the quality, effectivenessand capacity of grantmakers by mobilizing and strengtheningthe work of knowledgeable, ethical and experienced consultants.NNCG offers resources, opportunities for engagement and access,and support for consultants seeking to hone best practices andincrease their impact and that of their clients. It offers consultants aforum in which to convene and practice professional development,and it provides a national platform for cooperative involvement inaddressing the principal issues, trends and challenges that we facedaily in the philanthropic field. NNCG is a direct response to theneeds of grantmakers. NNCG promotes grantmaker access to quality,experienced consultants through its online Directory of Consultants.Commitment to DiversityDiversity of the Network’s membership and leadership is critical to thevitality and impact of its work. NNCG members are diverse in: Areas of expertise and services Types of grantmakers served (e.g., private foundations, familyfoundations, community foundations, corporate giving programs,and public charity or alternative funds) Consulting practices (ranging in size from sole practitionersto large firms) Demographic characteristics, including gender, ethnicity, age andgeographical regions representedSteering CommitteeKris Putnam-Walkerly, ChairPutnam Consulting GroupLee Draper, PhD, Vice Chair1. Collaboration – Increasingknowledge, expertise, and resourcesamong consultants and in the fieldof philanthropy2. Impact – Focusing collective expertise Identify and address important issuesin philanthropy through research,publications, forums, and convenings3. Standards – Elevating the field Define benchmarks of quality, bestpractices, values and ethical behavior inconsulting, and actively promote theiradoption in order to increase the qualityand impact of consultants’ work forgrantmakers Expand awareness of andcommitment to effective methodsand stewardship principles in thefield of philanthropy4. Access - Increasing access Serve as a clearinghouse for informationand resources on philanthropy andgrantmaking Increase grantmaker access to highquality consultantsTo JoinFull Membership represents the highest level of experience. Full Membersprovide references from a minimum of five grantmakers. Associate Membershipis for consultants who are new to the field. Affiliate Members are grantmakersand professionals in allied fields.Draper Consulting GroupHilda Polanco, TreasurerFiscal Management AssociatesThomas Backer, PhDCalifornia State University NorthridgeJara Dean-CoffeyjdcPartnershipsDara MajorDara Major Philanthropy ConsultingMembers may join as individuals or as an institution/firm. Institutional membersmay appoint up to five staff members to receive membership benefits, buteach person must meet the Network’s membership eligibility criteria. Allmembers must subscribe to the NNCG’s Code of Ethical Conduct.Annual Membership: 395 for individuals (one person receives full membership benefits) 1,250 for institutions and firms (up to five employees or associatesmay receive full membership benefits; additional members are 250 each)Mary PhillipsGMA FoundationColburn WilburDavid & Lucile Packard FoundationFOR MORE INFORMATIONPaul Sturm, Executive g
NNCG Member Benefits and Opportunities Involvement in a peer-driven network of professional consultants who meetregularly Opportunities for professional development that have particular relevance tophilanthropy consultants Inclusion in NNCG’s national online Directory of philanthropic consultants —theonly free, searchable directory of experienced and vetted philanthropy consultants.The Directory is widely available to grantmakers and the public on NNCG’s websiteand through NNCG’s network of partner organizations Access and contribution to current thinking, writing and other resources aboutethics, values and best practices through NNCG’s e-newsletter, special briefingsand other forums Participation in developing benchmarks of quality for consultants Engagement in a forum for discussion about strengthening grantmaking Opportunities to tackle important philanthropic issues via working groups, studies,publications, workshops, collaborations and other special projects Discounts and benefits from partner organizations, including:Council on FoundationsFull membership in NNCG is now sufficient for registration to COF conferences. Fullmembers no longer need to be sponsored by a foundation client.Philanthropy New York (PNY)Eligible New York area philanthropy consultants and consulting firms who are “full” membersof NNCG may qualify for discounted membership in Philanthropy New York, thanks to acooperative membership program. NNCG members should contact Philanthropy New Yorkfor elibility information. Philanthropy New York is the principal professional community ofphilanthropic foundations based in the New York City region, and includes many of theleading private, corporate, family, and public grantmaking foundations in the world.The Foundation ReviewNNCG members receive a 20% discount on new and renewed journal subscriptionswhen they subscribe to The Foundation Review, the peer-reviewed journal ofphilanthropy published by the Johnson Center for Philanthropy. NNCG members whoare new subscribers are also eligible for a free half-page electronic or print ad in TheFoundation Review. TFR’s mission is to share evaluation results, tools, andknowledge about the philanthropic sector in order to improve the practice ofgrantmaking, yielding greater impact and innovation. Contact NNCG’s Project Directorfor your discount code. For more information, contact Robert Shalett, TFR’s Directorof Communications at shalettr@foundationreview.org.
Alliance MagazineNNCG members receive 20% off a year's print or electronic subscription to Alliancemagazine. Alliance is also offering a two-week ad placement on its homepage to newsubscribers who are NNCG members. Alliance magazine is the leading globalmagazine on philanthropy and social investment. Contact NNCG’s Project Director forthe link to the discount form for NNCG members and for further information.GrantCraftA source of practical wisdom on the tools and techniques of effective grant making,GrantCraft offers guides, videos, and case studies that present the practitioner’s view ofphilanthropy on a variety of subjects. GrantCraft materials are free to download online,following a short registration. The guides are also available in print for purchase.Contact NNCG’s Project Director for your discount code.NYU Academy for Grantmaking and Funder EducationNNCG members and their clients are eligible for a 15% tuition discount for studies at the New YorkUniversity Academy for Grantmaking and Funder Education (a Division of the NYU George HeymanCenter). Learn more at scps.nyu.edu/phil. Contact Robert Lesko at 212-998-6764 to register.
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONName of Primary Member:Title:Company/Organization:Mailing Address:City/State/Zip CodeEmail Address:Website Address:Telephone:Fax:I, the undersigned, have read and agree to adopt the NNCG Code of Ethical Conduct.DateNameSelect one of the following annual dues: Full Member—Individual 395 Associate Member—Individual 395 Affiliate Member—Individual 395 Full Member—Institution/Firm 1,250 Associate Member—Institution/Firm 1,250 Affiliate Member—Institution/Firm 1,250(Institutions/Firms may appoint up to five members within the regular firm dues. Additional representatives may be addedat a 250 annual dues surcharge per person. Enter contact information below.) Additional firm representatives Additional Contribution (to support NNCG’s field-building mission) Total PaymentPayment: Check enclosed (Payable to “Tides Center/NNCG”) Credit card—choose one: Mastercard Visa Discover Account # American ExpressExp.Print name as it appears on your cardSignature as it appears on your cardSend membership form to: NNCG, PO Box 40272, Cleveland, OH 44140.By fax: 440-273-5325. By email: info@nncg.org(Checks payable to “Tides Center/NNCG”)
Applicant Name:Please tell us a little about your experience as a philanthropy consultant by completing the following four questions.After membership is accepted and processed, new Full and Associate members will have the opportunity to create amore comprehensive online Directory profile.Services/Areas of Expertise (check all in which you have/your firm has direct consulting experience): communications governance new foundation development evaluation information technology public policy and advocacy family dynamics leadership development, transition facilitation strategic planning grantmaking and program development other: Types of Grantmakers Served (check all in which you have/your firm has direct consulting experience): family foundations community foundations public foundations private foundations grantmaker networks government grantmakers corporate foundations family philanthropists& giving programs other: Number of years serving grantmakers as a consultant:Geographic area(s) you serve:IF JOINING AS AN INDIVIDUAL:Grantmaker references: If you wish to be recognized as a Full Member, list five grantmaker clients forwhom you have provided paid philanthropy consulting services. NNCG will contact your references in a confidentialmanner. Provide the grantmaker’s name, contact person, phone number & email. NNCG keeps this informationconfidential and uses it solely to determine the fulfillment of membership criteria. If for reasons of client confidentialityyou cannot share this information, please contact our office at info@nncg.org or 888-589-4489 x. 1. (References arenot required for associate or affiliate members.)OrganizationContact1.2.3.4.5.Continue to next page if joining as a Firm or InstitutionPhoneEmail
IF JOINING AS AN INSTITUTION OR FIRM: For a firm to qualify as a Full Member, please provide the names of at least five grantmaker clients forwhich the firm has provided paid philanthropy consulting.Firms may identify up to five representatives of your institution or firm who will participate as part of yourmembership. Each person who wishes to be recognized as a Full Member must provide the names of fiveclient references for whom the person has provided philanthropy consulting services and who may becontacted by NNCG.It is permissible for a client to serve as a reference for multiple consultants as well as the firm.References are not necessary for associate or affiliate members.Name of FirmTitle:Company/Organization:Mailing Address:City/State/Zip Code:Email Address:Telephone:Fax:GRANTMAKER REFERENCES FOR THE FIRM (if firm is joining as a Full Member):OrganizationContactPhoneEmail1.2.3.4.5.
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#3 - Name of Member/Firm Representative:Title:Company/Organization:Mailing Address:City/State/Zip Code:Email Address:Telephone:Fax:If this firm representative is joining as a Full 3.4.5.#4 - Name of Member/Firm Representative:Title:Company/Organization:Mailing Address:City/State/Zip Code:Email Address:Telephone:Fax:If this firm representative is joining as a Full Member:OrganizationContact1.2.3.4.5.
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national and regional philanthropic networks. Membership in NNCG has been tremendously helpful to me and my firm, and I think it will only become more beneficial as we expand our national and regional convenings and teleconferences on cutting-edge topics, interface with grantmakers and media, and expand thought leadership activities.
