The 2021 Giving Project Schedule
Saturday and Sunday meetings are from 1 to 5 p.m. Central Time.
Tuesday meetings are from 6 to 9 p.m. Central Time, except as otherwise noted below.
| Day | Date | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | February 13 | Introductory Meeting |
| Tuesday | February 16 | Introduction to Social Justice Philanthropy |
| Tuesday | March 2 | Racial Justice Workshop |
| Saturday | March 6 | Class Analysis Workshop |
| Saturday | March 20 | Fundraising Training |
| Tuesday | April 6 | Grantee Panel |
| Saturday | April 10 | Grantmaking Training |
| Tuesday | April 20 | Fundraising Support from 6 to 8 p.m. |
| Saturday | May 15 | Grant Application Screening Part 1 |
| Sunday | May 16 | Grant Application Screening Part 2 |
| Saturday | June 26 | Final Funding Decisions Part 1 |
| Sunday | June 27 | Final Funding Decisions Part 2 |
| Tuesday | July 13 | Celebration! |
Are You Ready to Join?
Full participation involves attending all large and small group sessions and engage in all aspects of the program. You will spend time outside of scheduled sessions, for example, reading grants and fundraising from your network. Headwaters program staff support each cohort member through one-on-one coaching.
We know that things can change, but if you know of conflicts up front you might want to consider applying for the 2022 Giving Project. We welcome applicants every fall.
Jesse from Cohort 2:
“This process is a lot of work. It'll take a great deal of your time and energy. It'll challenge your personal thinking and feelings; and it will challenge you in all of the fundraising, decision-making, and cohort work you're asked to do. But ultimately it will be educational, uplifting, and extremely rewarding.”
Xia from Cohort 6:
"I am amazed at what we were able to accomplish and the amazing organizations we were able to fundraise for. 'We' being the key word, we as the collective."