60th Annual Conference

Marriott Marquis | Atlanta, GA | May 4–6, 2009

Last Update: Thu, December 11, 2008

Description
This session will explore how intermediaries are transforming philanthropy with increased collaboration across borders and why their impact far outstrips the size of their grants. Intermediaries play a crucial and long-neglected role by strategically dispersing large pools of money to groups on the ground that would otherwise not have access to such resources. They pool funds and leverage other resources and bring together leaders to guide the distribution of funds and facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices. Intermediaries also handle difficult due diligence requirements, which often demands an understanding of the local context. This session will explore the impact of using an intermediary philanthropic strategy for global issues, such as poverty, environmental protection, and social justice.
Session Detail
Time:	Tue, May 05, 2009 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Presenter(s):	Ana Criquillion Speaker Executive Director Central American Women's Fund Cynthia Ryan Committee Liaison Principal The Schooner Foundation Naila Bolus Speaker Executive Director Ploughshares Fund Regan Ralph Moderator, Session Designer Executive Director Fund for Global Human Rights