A4: Lessons from the Field on the Finance of Scaling
Session Designer
David Greco, Nonprofit Finance Fund
Session Description
As philanthropy tries to respond to the massive cuts in government funding and continuing economic uncertainty, it is clear that foundations will not be able to make up the funding shortfalls. As philanthropy tries to respond to the massive cuts in government funding and continuing economic uncertainty, it is clear that foundations will not be able to make up the funding shortfalls. Consequently, the need now is to explore ways to deploy limited resources more effectively. As grantmakers look for ways to increase impact, what are some of the challenges — both culturally and operationally — that can stymie change? This session will explore some innovative ideas and real-world lessons from grantmakers who are changing their grantmaking practices and making a difference.
Conference Theme
Scaling Impact
Speakers
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f73466f3f0ca0aec2e62ee29c952fa7d.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "David Greco, Nonprofit Finance Fund")
David Greco, Nonprofit Finance Fund
Title
Vice President
Speaker Biography
David Greco is the vice president of the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) bringing more than 20 years of experience in building nonprofit programs and earned income ventures. He currently leads NFF’s efforts in the Western and Midwest regions to support nonprofits and funders in creating a healthy and durable nonprofit sector.
Previously, Greco served as vice president of the Youth Leadership Institute bringing youth and adults together to create more just and sustainable communities as well as the corporate and foundation relations manager for the National Wildlife Federation, and director of programs for the Horatio Alger Association working with economically disadvantaged youth.
He is the author of “Nonprofit Financial Management” featured in “Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete and Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals”, edited by Darian Heyman. Greco earned his master's in political science from Villanova University and a bachelor's of science in history & politics from Drexel University.
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Keavy Cook, The Ford Family Foundation
Title
Senior Program Officer - Grants Program
Speaker Biography
Keavy Cook joined the Ford Family Foundation in March 2008 after three years as the field coordinator for the University of Oregon’s Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) program. RARE is a service-learning program which places graduate students in rural towns for 11-month, volunteer placements with community building organizations. A RARE alum herself, Cook received her master’s in community and regional planning from the University of Oregon with a concentration in not-for-profit management. As a graduate student, she received a two-year fellowship to coordinate the University’s International Cultural Service Program which awards scholarships to international students in exchange for cultural-sharing service.
Prior to relocating to Oregon, Cook worked as a consultant and full time grant writer for a Boston-based non-profit focused on youth and community development through sustainable agriculture.