Event owner lens
Use this record to benchmark whether a comparable event makes the work after the room visible. The score is 54/100, so the next move is to benchmark the weakest pillars before repeating the format.
action-oriented convening agenda analysis
PEAK 2025 Annual Convening
This action-oriented convening in Nonprofit / Social Impact shows 77 visible agenda rows from peakgrantmaking.org and scores 54/100: a promising public-evidence design, still below the strong-evidence threshold. The clearest public signals sit in Future-of-Work Fit and Evidence Maturity; the main limits are Follow Through and Learning Transfer. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, and Baseline. Follow-through or tracking is at least visible enough to inspect, though causal proof... A practical reading: For a reader, this is a useful but still incomplete public example: it reads as an action-oriented convening, with the strongest visible signal in future-of-work fit and evidence maturity and the biggest open question around follow through and learning transfer. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence. This page is an original public-evidence analysis, not a copy of the source agenda or an endorsement of the event. The score places the visible agenda in the promising but still evidence-limited design band. The strongest visible pillars are Future-of-Work Fit, Evidence Maturity, and Participation Architecture; the thinnest visible pillars are Follow Through, Learning Transfer, and Problem Specificity. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, Baseline, and Network design. The extracted agenda preview includes 111 visible rows. The most common formats are Networking, Reception, and Workshop; the most common inferred purposes are Relationship Building, Unknown, and Co Creation.
Eight-pillar fingerprint
Hover any pillar to see what it measures and, where it scored low, what the agenda is missing.
Participation Architecture?57
Participation Architecture - 57/100. Participant work, contribution, interaction, and alternatives to passive broadcast.
Follow Through?16
Follow Through - 16/100. Owners, dates, commitments, progress checks, and accountability after the room.Missing: Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
Problem Specificity?49
Problem Specificity - 49/100. A clear costly problem, objective, decision, or performance target.Missing: Name the costly problem, decision, or performance target the gathering is meant to move.
Personalization?50
Personalization - 50/100. Role, path, goal, preparation, or connection tailoring for participants.
Network Design?56
Network Design - 56/100. Structured weak ties, bridge-building, mixers, and relationship persistence.
Learning Transfer?44
Learning Transfer - 44/100. Applied practice, feedback, workplace use, refreshers, and 30-90 day transfer.Missing: Build transfer into the agenda through practice, feedback, job aids, reflection, and 30-90 day use cases.
Evidence Maturity?58
Evidence Maturity - 58/100. Baseline, comparison, follow-up, isolation, and attribution confidence.
Future-of-Work Fit?76
Future-of-Work Fit - 76/100. Value against time, hybrid reality, accessibility, AI, and meeting load.
Fix the gaps
Field-tested exercises matched to this agenda's weakest pillars, from the exercise library.
Follow Through (16/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Mental Toughness Workshop • WorkshopBank · 15% Solutions • WorkshopBank · Network Patches
Learning Transfer (44/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Team Challenge Activity for Group Problem-Solving: Don't... · Thrilling, Quick Elimination Game to Boost Energy - Match... · Creative Brain Teaser & Fun Geometric Team Puzzle - T-Puzzle
Problem Specificity (49/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: 0 - “Two Person Scene” Theory · Challenge Axis - Knowmium: The Un-Training Consultancy · Fist to Five • WorkshopBank
Post-event evidence
- Organizer claim The organizer shares a recap of the PEAK2025 Annual Convening in New Orleans, highlighting record-breaking participation and community contributions on their social wall. Source ↗
Found by searching the public web for what happened after this gathering, then classified and screened by our pipeline. Evidence labels describe who is making the claim, not whether the event succeeded.
Agenda Preview
The actual agenda we captured. Every block is classified by format and purpose. Open any block to see how we read it; the colored edge shows whether it is participant work, broadcast, logistics, or a showcase.
Room vs wrapper
23 percent of the 111 classified blocks put participants to work; the rest broadcast, show, or handle logistics. That mix is what drives the participation score.
Participant workBroadcastShowcaseLogistics
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.mGrants Management 101 Hybrid Learning Experience ( . CT)PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.mThursday, February 27, . ET: VirtualPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.mSunday, March 23, . CT: In-person at PEAK2025 in New OrleansPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.mWednesday, April 16, . ET: VirtualPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.mPeer Network Volunteer Leader Retreat ( . CT)PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.mBeyond the Numbers: The Art of Data Visualization ( . CT)PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventThis workshop will be facilitated by Ann K. Emery, Data Visualization Designer at Depict Data Studio, LLC.WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.mSpeed Networking ( . CT)NetworkingRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.mGM101 Reception ( . CT)ReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventWe thank Blackbaud and Annenberg Foundation for supporting our GM101 Reception.ReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.mNewcomer Reception ( . CT)ReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventWe thank GivingData for supporting our Newcomer Reception.ReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.mKeynote . CTKeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventWe thank Marguerite Casey Foundation, SmartSimple+Foundant, and Salesforce for their support of our keynotes.KeynoteExpert framing+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.mBreakouts . CTPresentationPacing+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventFunding Community Movements and Our Democracy for the Long HaulDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventStrategies for supporting democracy work regardless of experience level, risk tolerance, and cause area to bring back to their organizationsDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.mPeer Network Meetings . CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventHow to leverage nonprofits’ Candid profiles for demographic data collection and assessment strategiesDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.mChapter Meetings . CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventNetworking and New Orleans Trivia (PEAK Northern Plains)NetworkingRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventNetworking Do-Sa-Do (PEAK Rocky Mountain Chapter)NetworkingRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventJoin peers from the PEAK Northern California and PEAK Southern California chapters for networking, fun, and games!NetworkingRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
2:00 p.mAnnual Membership Meeting . CTPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventWelcoming ReceptionReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventVolunteer ReceptionReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventGM101 ReceptionReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventNewcomer ReceptionReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventBoard Alumni BreakfastMealPacing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
all eventSpeed NetworkingNetworkingRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
9:00 a.mThe convening begins at . CT on Monday, March 24, and concludes at noon CT on Wednesday, March 26.PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
4:30 to 5:30 p.mIf you have participated in our Grants Management 101 program, we invite you to join this reception. This will help prepare you to make the most of the convening by reconnecting with colleagues, networking with other program alumni, and meeting members of...ReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
7:00 to 8:00 p.mAre you new to PEAK Grantmaking? Is this your first time at our annual convening? Join us for this welcoming event to kick off your PEAK2025 experience. You’ll connect with other first-timers, learn more about PEAK, and meet members of our staff and board,...ReceptionRelationship building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisOutcome inferred from formatInferred from format
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.mJoin us on Tuesday, March 4, from . CT, for our virtual accessibility orientation. PEAK staff will review how to how you can ask questions before the convening to help you prepare in addition to how to use the accessibility features in-person and on the...PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.mGrants Management 101 Hybrid Learning Experience ( . CT)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe GM101 hybrid learning experience includes an in-person training on Sunday, March 23, at PEAK2025 and two virtual learning sessions, one before and one after the convening. The condensed GM101 learning opportunity features large- and small-group discussions with hands-on case study exercises that build participants’ knowledge, know-how, and networks to effect more equitable, values-based grantmaking practices throughout the grant lifecycle. The faculty will include PEAK board members and alums, staff experts, and sector thought leaders who will present on both technical and aspirational elements of this work. Register for GM101 when you register for the convening. The program fee is $500 for Organization Members and Consultant Members and $800 for Individual Members and nonmembers.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.mThursday, February 27, . ET: VirtualUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.mSunday, March 23, . CT: In-person at PEAK2025 in New OrleansUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.mWednesday, April 16, . ET: VirtualUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.mPeer Network Volunteer Leader Retreat ( . CT)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.mBeyond the Numbers: The Art of Data Visualization ( . CT)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThrough this workshop, participants will gain essential skills to transform raw data into powerful visualizations that drive informed decision-making, identify trends, and measure impact. Participants will explore various approaches to storytelling with data and the strategies to consider for reaching diverse audiences, from your peers to the directors on your organization’s board. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the power of data visualization and elevate your grantmaking practice! Register for this learning experience as an add-on to your PEAK2025 registration. The program fee is $300 for Organization and Consultant Members and $500 for Individual Members and nonmembers.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis workshop will be facilitated by Ann K. Emery, Data Visualization Designer at Depict Data Studio, LLC.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventEach year, she delivers over 100 keynotes, workshops, and webinars with the aim of equipping organizations to visualize data more effectively.KeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventShe has been invited to speak in 31 states and 11 countries; 10,000 people have enrolled in her online training academy; and she has consulted to 200 organizations, including the United Nations, Centers for Disease Control, and Harvard University.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.mSpeed Networking ( . CT)NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventGet to know more of your PEAK colleagues in a series of fast-paced, one-on-one conversations that could spark valuable relationships and new ideas. We’ll offer other opportunities for speed networking on Tuesday.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.mDisability and Inclusion Hotel Tour ( . CT)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.mGM101 Reception ( . CT)ReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWe thank Blackbaud and Annenberg Foundation for supporting our GM101 Reception.ReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.mNewcomer Reception ( . CT)ReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWe thank GivingData for supporting our Newcomer Reception.ReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.mKeynote . CTKeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWe thank Marguerite Casey Foundation, SmartSimple+Foundant, and Salesforce for their support of our keynotes.KeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.mBreakouts . CTBreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventFunding Community Movements and Our Democracy for the Long HaulDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin the Tides Foundation and our partners in this workshop session to reflect on how the philanthropic sector showed up for democracy in 2024 and to strategize for 2025 and onward. Though investments in civic engagement and democracy-focused organizations are at an all-time high in response to 2024’s most critical elections, community organizers know that strategizing on state and local levels should not be undervalued or invested in. This is especially important given the visceral state-level battles around social welfare policy, LGBTQ+ rights, and abortion over the past few years.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventRegardless of your or your organization’s experience levels with this type of work, tolerance for risk, or cause areas, this workshop is designed to provide learning, community, and, most importantly, tangible examples of ways to support the democratic work that you can bring back to your organization.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventStrategies for supporting democracy work regardless of experience level, risk tolerance, and cause area to bring back to their organizationsDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe challenges and needs that grantee partners in the democracy ecosystem doing this work face, especially in years without federal electionsDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventHigh performers frequently get tasked with managing direct reports without formal leadership training or guidance. While rising stars excel at the art of grantmaking, the art of managing people requires additional skills.TrainingSkill Building+
Format · Participant workTrainingGuided skill building where participants practice. Counts as participant work and learning transfer.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin this workshop to learn 10 management tips that I’ve learned in the last 10 years of facilitating manager training. We’ll cover everything from the mechanics of effective one-on-one meetings to building psychological safety. You’ll walk away with practical resources, templates, and articles to continue building your leadership skills.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventLearn about Who Keeps the Keeper (WKTK), a program that uses restorative practices to equip frontline workers and movement leaders who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) with tools to create and sustain a healing culture. Trinity Church and the BREATHE Collective, one of their grantees, developed WKTK to answer the fundamental question within their collective: Who takes care of those dedicated to repairing the fabric of our communities, healing the wounds of injustice, and driving transformation? The program seeks to address the pervasive issues of burnout, turnover, and isolation in the nonprofit sector and demonstrate how the philanthropic sector can use capacity-building offerings to ensure the success of grantee organizations.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis immersive workshop is designed for philanthropy leaders and managers grappling with the increasing burnout concerns in the social sector. Speakers will guide attendees through an experience to better understand how survival patterns can lead to burnout, equipping them with the awareness to recognize these patterns within the workplace. Attendees will explore the principles of a healing centered culture to encourage collective empathy, resilience, and restoration. Learn about supportive tools and techniques for managing teams and harmonizing the demands of philanthropic work with sustainable well-being practices.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.mPeer Network Meetings . CTUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventResearch demonstrates that smaller nonprofits, especially those led by people of color, often lack the infrastructure and resources necessary to compete for large foundation grants. Join this session to hear from two grants managers from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust on how their foundation started a pilot program to provide grants to grassroots organizations and other small nonprofits. They will share the background research they conducted, how they incorporated trust-based grantmaking concepts into the program, what they have learned so far in the pilot program, and future questions they hope to address as the program continues.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventHow to leverage nonprofits’ Candid profiles for demographic data collection and assessment strategiesDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin this interactive workshop where New Breath Foundation and grantee VAYLA-New Orleans share five tips on how to center equity, inclusivity, and accessibility when approaching grantee site visits in ways that level problematic power dynamics, focus on the grantee experience, and build relationships rooted in trust.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.mChapter Meetings . CTUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe Delaware Valley team is excited to announce our upcoming journey to PEAK2025 in NOLA, where we will focus on fostering meaningful connections, networking opportunities, and collaborative discussions. We invite you to join us for an engaging afternoon dedicated to building relationships with fellow professionals in the philanthropic sector. This event will provide an excellent platform for exchanging ideas, sharing best practices, and exploring potential partnerships that can enhance our collective impact. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with peers who are equally passionate about making a difference in our communities.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin us for a discussion with the American Red Cross Community Adaptation Program’s Terrebonne Parish field team. We will learn how Dr. Gilda Brown Ebanks, Dr. John Navy, and Ryan Sims-Gilkey have created lasting, trust-based relationships in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana and beyond. This panel discussion will explore the team’s key successes and challenges in addition to their approach to building relationships with nonprofit partners.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin us to catch up on the latest hot topics, debrief on our mentorship pilot program, including testimonials from both mentors and mentees, discuss how to articulate your grant’s evaluations and impacts, and make time for member networking. As always, bring any questions or issues you may need help with as we will have the best and brightest minds in the room!NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNetworking and New Orleans Trivia (PEAK Northern Plains)NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin us for some speed networking to make connections and get to know each other better. We’ll cap our time off with a trivia game to get to know New Orleans better, too. We promise fun and semi-fabulous prizes!NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNetworking Do-Sa-Do (PEAK Rocky Mountain Chapter)NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin us for in-person speed networking with some Rocky Mountain flair at PEAK2025! Attendees will have a chance to reunite with colleagues and make new connections.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin peers from the PEAK Northern California and PEAK Southern California chapters for networking, fun, and games!NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventBuilding community is in our DNA! Join the PEAK Latinx Caucus to strengthen our community ties and collective learning through speed networking. Caucus members will get the chance to engage with one another in an informal setting and gain an expanded network of colleagues who are passionate about philanthropy and help move money to good places.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWith so much happening politically, organizationally, and socially, have you stopped to decide how you want to show up in the world right now? For our second keynote, Memphis Music Initiative President and CEO Amber Hamilton will challenge us to examine and explore how we, as individuals and as a sector, decide if we are willing to work together towards bigger impact, or whether our old ways of being are enough to meet the moment. Join us for this moment to connect, laugh, bond, and fortify each other as we navigate a pathway forward.KeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis interactive workshop will explore the role of narratives in grantmaking spaces through a case study, small group discussions, and reflective prompts. We will introduce a framework that situates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) principles and practices within a narrative landscape, and walk through a case study that documents how an organization-wide DEIB-focused initiative on change ultimately led the leader of the design - a well-liked and widely respected employee - to resign.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIn today’s fast-paced and often high-stress environments, mindful leadership is essential for fostering equity and effectiveness. This interactive session will explore how mindfulness practices can enhance leadership and support equitable outcomes. We’ll discuss the challenges grants management professionals face, especially those in marginalized roles, and how mindfulness can help you navigate these challenges. A diverse panel will share their experiences incorporating mindful leadership for themselves and when collaborating with others.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
2:00 p.mAnnual Membership Meeting . CTUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin this interactive workshop to explore the transformative power of inquiry. Drawing inspiration from the idea that “we live in the world our questions create,” participants will examine the questions shaping their current grantmaking practices. Through guided exercises, you’ll learn to craft powerful questions that challenge assumptions, break down barriers, and open up new possibilities for equity-driven outcomes. Join us to discover how shifting your questions can lead to more innovative, abundant approaches to philanthropy.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis panel discussion will explore the dos and don’ts, common pitfalls, and lessons learned from funders who recently transitioned to a centralized grants management (GM) team and function. In recent years many grantmakers have acknowledged the potential benefits of centralized GM: more strategic, streamlined, consistent, and equitable grantmaking practices; greater cross-programmatic learning and collaboration; reduction in silos; risk mitigation through clarity of compliance processes; and a structure that supports individual professional development and career trajectories. But this shift requires appropriate internal buy-in and change management to ensure success.PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin PEAK’s Black Caucus to gain invaluable insights from seasoned executives on navigating the path from mid-level management to the C-suite. Hear firsthand accounts of pivotal career moments, learn essential leadership skills for building presence and driving change, and gain practical tips for developing your own leadership brand. A panel of senior philanthropic leaders will share their experiences, offering actionable takeaways on strategic decision-making, organizational growth, and navigating complex challenges. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the knowledge and confidence to advance your philanthropic career!PanelDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastPanelExperts discuss while the audience watches. Surfaces perspective but rarely creates participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin us for an engaging and interactive conversation to participate in facilitated breakouts with grantmaking professionals from other large funding organizations. Together, we will explore and discuss pressing topics that are shaping the philanthropic landscape, including the challenges of the current environment, the impact of artificial intelligence, and other emerging trends. This is your chance to share insights, learn from others, and collaboratively navigate the current state of philanthropy with your peers. This meeting is limited to PEAK’s Grants Management Peer Group Experience members and funders that manage an endowment of at least $2 billion or award at least $100 million annually.BreakWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsBreakA pacing or recovery block between sessions.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThis workshop is tailored for grantmakers looking to improve how they communicate reporting, legal requirements, and payments to grantees in their grant letters. Participants will explore strategies for writing grant letters that are clear, transparent, and aligned with the needs of their grantees. By learning how to craft grant letters that emphasize partnership, impact, and inclusivity, funders can empower their grantees to submit stronger applications and foster more effective collaborations.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIn this interactive and engaging workshop, you will examine how your social identities, and those of your grantees, consciously and unconsciously impact your approach to grantmaking. You will gain self-awareness about your identities through an intersectional lens of power, privilege and positionality. By gaining deeper insights into your strengths and areas for reflection, you can develop a concrete action plan for more equitable grantmaking practices.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIn this session we’ll explore several ways that technology is contributing to centering change makers throughout the grants lifecycle. We’ll present case studies that demonstrate how innovative tools and technology are being used to streamline application processes, improve transparency, and enable more inclusive decision-making.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIn a rapidly evolving and often uncertain world, nonprofits and philanthropic organizations must demonstrate courage and intentionality to achieve sustainable growth and equity. This session delves into how organizations can prepare for the future by embracing next-level and equitable practices in three essential areas: recruitment and hiring, performance management, and succession planning. By investing in the success and professional growth of their workforce, leaders can build inclusive, loyal, mission-driven teams that thrive amid disruption and change. This session will offer concrete, actionable strategies to foster an equitable workplace, support employee growth and retention, and maintain organizational momentum over time.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWelcoming ReceptionReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin us for a festive opening night reception at Mardi Gras World on Monday evening. Mix, mingle, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the art and artistry of this signature New Orleans celebration.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWe thank Walton Family Foundation, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, and Submittable for supporting our Welcoming Reception.ReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventVolunteer ReceptionReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventGM101 ReceptionReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIf you’re a Grants Management 101 participant or alum, we invite you to join us on Sunday evening. Prepare to make the most of the convening by reconnecting with colleagues, networking with past and present program participants, and meeting members of PEAK’s staff and board.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNewcomer ReceptionReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventOur Tuesday evening dine-arounds provide opportunities for networking, stimulating conversation, and shared learning experiences. Join colleagues for an informal group dinner at a nearby restaurant. Explore options and sign up through the app.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventBoard Alumni BreakfastMealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventJoin PEAK President and CEO Satonya Fair, Chief Operating Officer Dolores Estrada, Chair Emeritus Miyesha Perry, and your PEAK board alum peers for a gathering over breakfast to network with this special community. Celebrate another year of impact together and discuss ways that you as board alum can continue to be an activated change agent and lead within the PEAK community. This event is invitation-only.MealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventSpeed NetworkingNetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:00 a.mThe convening begins at . CT on Monday, March 24, and concludes at noon CT on Wednesday, March 26.UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventYes. On Monday and Tuesday, breakfast and lunch will be provided, and coffee and tea will be available during session breaks. On Wednesday, we will only serve breakfast as the convening concludes before lunch.MealWellbeing+
Format · LogisticsMealA pacing block. Can carry unstructured networking, not scored as participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4:30 to 5:30 p.mIf you have participated in our Grants Management 101 program, we invite you to join this reception. This will help prepare you to make the most of the convening by reconnecting with colleagues, networking with other program alumni, and meeting members of our staff and board. This reception will be held from . CT.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
7:00 to 8:00 p.mAre you new to PEAK Grantmaking? Is this your first time at our annual convening? Join us for this welcoming event to kick off your PEAK2025 experience. You’ll connect with other first-timers, learn more about PEAK, and meet members of our staff and board, as well as our convening cochairs and committee. This reception will be held from . CT.ReceptionRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsReceptionA social or hospitality block. Pacing and informal connection, not participant work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventAfter carefully considering feedback from members who have joined our convening online over the past two years, we have decided to no longer offer the virtual component. While we recognize that this option provided an opportunity to participate in a limited number of sessions, gathering in-person will provide the most impactful, enriching experience for attendees - fostering the best opportunities for deep connections, immersive learning, and enhanced networking.NetworkingRelationship Building+
Format · LogisticsNetworkingUnstructured mixing. Can carry incidental connection, but is not scored as designed network work.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventFor those who cannot attend in person, we’ll share the keynotes online after the convening. We also plan to bring the most popular breakout sessions to the full PEAK community via a virtual meeting series, with registration available for a nominal fee.KeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.mJoin us on Tuesday, March 4, from . CT, for our virtual accessibility orientation. PEAK staff will review how to how you can ask questions before the convening to help you prepare in addition to how to use the accessibility features in-person and on the convening platform. Register here.UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.mOn Sunday, March 23, from . CT, PEAK will host an in-person tour of the hotel, and available accessibility features. This tour is the perfect time to get familiar with our convening spaces. Anyone who would benefit from touring the convening spaces in advance in a small group experience is welcome. You do not need to register for this event. Add the tour to your agenda on the conference platform app, and we’ll meet you at the location listed in the agenda.Opening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventClick here for our accessibility map of the convening space that shows elevators, escalators, and exits. Our welcome reception will be held at Mardi Gras World, which is located at 1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130. Transportation will be provided, and all buses will be equipped with wheelchair lifts. Dinearounds will be held at restaurant locations outside of the hotel. Attendees are responsible for their own travel to dinearounds; however, most are within a short distance from the hotel. Some restaurants may not be ADA accessible.Opening RemarksOrientation+
Format · BroadcastOpening RemarksFraming or welcome from the stage. Orients the room, not participatory.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventFor all breakouts and keynotes, PEAK will provide reserved spaces for individuals using mobility devices in the front and back of each room. During the registration process, you can indicate if you need this reserved space. If you don’t need to use this space, keep these designated areas and aisles clear.KeynoteThought Leadership+
Format · BroadcastKeynoteA featured talk from the stage. Builds awareness and energy, produces no participant output on its own.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
The Full Reading
Why It Ranks This Way +
Calibrated from GES design 50/100 and verified 51/100 with no fourth-loop cap.
Reader Takeaway. For a reader, this is a useful but still incomplete public example: it reads as an action-oriented convening, with the strongest visible signal in future-of-work fit and evidence maturity and the biggest open question around follow through and learning transfer. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence.
Strongest signals: Future-of-Work Fit, Evidence Maturity, and Participation Architecture. Weakest signals: Follow Through, Learning Transfer, and Problem Specificity.
How This Agenda Could Improve +
- Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
- Build transfer into the agenda through practice, feedback, job aids, reflection, and 30-90 day use cases.
- Name the costly problem, decision, or performance target the gathering is meant to move.
Fastest next move: Add named owners, dated next steps, and a visible continuation path before treating the event as outcome-ready.
Role-Specific Reading +
Sponsor lens
Look beyond exposure. Strong sponsor value would show qualified interaction, problem work, buyer learning, customer evidence, or follow-up. The practical sponsor move is to look for structured introductions, buyer-seller fit, and relationship persistence.
Designer lens
The agenda is useful as a pattern sample from peakgrantmaking.org. Redesign attention should go first to the lowest-scoring pillars; in practice, turn the thinnest agenda blocks into participant work.
Executive lens
Treat the visible agenda as an operating plan. The executive move is to require owners, dates, and evidence before treating the event as strategic. If owners, proof, and follow-through are not visible, the public record does not yet prove strategic movement.
Aggregator lens
Treat the source URL as evidence, not decoration. The data-product move is to label the source boundary clearly before ranking the record before ranking or syndicating the record.
What GES Means Here +
The Gathering Effectiveness Score is a strict 0-100 public-evidence reading of the agenda across eight pillars. It rewards visible participant work, follow-through, transfer, network design, and proof mechanisms more than polish, speaker fame, attendance, or satisfaction.
Visible mechanisms: Participant work, Commitments, Feedback, Baseline, Network design, Learning transfer, Personalization.
Evidence boundary: Scores reflect visible agenda/source evidence and should not be read as proof of causal event impact.
Limitations, Score Caps, and Review Flags +
Limitations
- Impact still depends on execution quality beyond the agenda.
Score caps
- No fourth-loop score cap applied.
Review flags
- Satisfaction/NPS signal found, but it is excluded from effectiveness scoring.
- No tracking, validation, feedback, or impact measurement found in the visible source text.
- High cleanup rate: many extracted rows were hidden or merged as fragments.
Is this proof the event worked? +
No. This is a strict public-evidence reading of the agenda. Proof would require baseline, comparison, follow-up, attribution, and impact evidence beyond the listing.
What should a reader inspect first? +
Start with the source URL, then compare the eight pillar scores against the agenda rows. The biggest opportunities usually sit in follow-through, evidence maturity, and participant work.
Why publish weak records? +
Weak records are part of the map. They show where public agendas still describe sessions and speakers more often than outcomes, commitments, transfer, or proof.
How should I use the rows? +
Read the agenda rows as the visible design trace: formats, purposes, and evidence labels show what the public source made inspectable, not everything that happened in the room. This is a source-grounded interpretation of the public agenda record, not a copy of the source, and not an endorsement of the event.
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Compare this agenda against other Nonprofit / Social Impact events scored on the same eight pillars.