Brief // Things I Always Tell a New Grantmaker
by Joyce White
Joyce White, former executive director of Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington, has had the opportunity to shepherd many new grantmakers into our field. The field of grantmaking has its own language and unique culture and she realized that newcomers needed an orientation that captured an overview of the field and how to work within it.
This 2015 brief captures White’s favorite tips for new grantmakers. Whether you have had a 20-year career in another sector or are entering philanthropy right out of college, these tips will help introduce you to the philanthropic sector.