Grantmakers for Effective Organizations is a community of funders committed to transforming philanthropic culture and practice by connecting members to the resources and relationships needed to support thriving nonprofits and communities. With more than 6,000 grantmakers who belong to philanthropic organizations of all sizes and types across the globe, we work to lift up the grantmaking practices
that matter most to nonprofits and that truly improve philanthropic practice. We recognize that being in community with other grantmakers, learning alongside our peers, is what helps us achieve the changes we want to make. Knowing better is not enough to do better — we know it takes more than knowledge to change. It takes intentional attention to culture, change management and learning alongside others. Working with our members, we design conferences focused on exploring the latest challenges, foster peer connections and learning through member networks, and craft publications that frame key issues and highlight examples from across the field. Through these means, GEO creates the forum for grantmakers to hear from and absorb actionable information and insights from experts across the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. Together, we are learning more about what works and applying our knowledge and resources to improve our communities.
