Site Visit Essentials for Grantmakers
Understanding site visits as a tool for relationship-building
In recent years, there’s been a push in philanthropy to redistribute power, center relationships, and partner in the spirit of service. Join us to learn how innovative site visit methods that adhere to these principles allow grantees to showcase their strengths within their authentic context.
This session will help you:
- Reflect on how current practice supports traditional power structures within philanthropy.
- Be better prepared to advocate for, design, and conduct site visits in an equitable manner that respects the expertise and capacity of your grantee partners.
(register by 9/1/26)
Deadline to register: Friday, Nov. 6
Please Note: Registration is limited to 30 participants. The session will NOT be recorded. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) of any kind is prohibited in the course.
Course Instructor
Gladys Hairston, M.A., has worked in philanthropy for nearly 20 years. Over the past decade, she worked for a foundation in North Carolina and participated in various funder and evaluation collaboratives at the state, regional, and national levels. Gladys has worked as a program officer and director of learning and evaluation to build relationships with nonprofit partners and networks, and has directly evaluated grant-funded initiatives and contracted for third-party evaluations. Most recently, she designed and implemented a regional learning and evaluation project for a regional funder collaborative to gauge grantee organizational development progress, nonprofit sector impact, and funder-nonprofit relationships. Gladys currently leads and manages several evaluations of philanthropic initiatives in North Carolina.
Who should attend this course?
This course is intended for foundation staff, donors, and others engaged in grantmaking. If you do not fit this profile but are interested in attending, please email jcp@gvsu.edu before registering.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
This course may be canceled if it does not reach the minimum number of registrants. In the event of a cancellation, you will be notified at least two weeks before the course start date and will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer your registration to another Johnson Center course. Refund requests for any other reason must be made at least two weeks prior to the start of the course.
Questions about this event or your registration?
Call 616-331-7585 or email jcp@gvsu.edu.