Welcome to Grantmakers In Aging!
Aging is living!
Grantmakers In Aging (GIA) is a member organization made up of funders of every type across the nation and around the world, dedicated to serving our aging population. GIA's mission is to promote and strengthen grantmaking for an aging society. Our member funders know that aging touches every aspect of life, from transportation to livable communities, from retirement to second - or third - careers, from palliative care to "grandfamilies," from housing to healthcare. Many foundations that don't consider themselves primary funders in aging often find that they do in fact make grants that improve the lives of older adults.
If you are a grantmaker, consider the impact of funding a segment of the population that is continually growing and changing the fabric of our world. Join us!
Grantmakers In Aging 2010 Annual Conference
October 20-22 ~ Chicago, Illinois
GIA is extending an invitation to GIA Members, Affinity Groups and Regional Associations of Grantmakers to submit proposals for concurrent sessions to be included in the program agenda. We invite you to help the national Program Planning Committee build a content rich program by submitting session proposals.
New GIA Member Service
Philanthropy In/Sight is the Foundation Center's new data visualization platform designed to help grantmakers and others understand the impact of philanthropy globally, nationally, or at regional and local levels. Members must be logged in to access information on the ReCAP page.
EngAGEment Initiative
With the generous support of The Atlantic Philanthropies, the EngAGEment Initiative partners GIA with Regional Associations of Grantmakers to introduce grantmakers to the many needs of our aging population. GIA is now seeking to expand this network of Regionals engaging in education and awareness activities designed to increase grantmaking focused on aging.
GIA is accepting proposals from Regionals interested in planning, developing and implementing activities that encourage local area funders to take an active interest in aging issues. Successful applicants will receive up to $30,000 in grants over two years and will be required to secure matching funds from local funders. Throughout the Initiative, grantees will have access to technical assistance, materials and networking meetings sponsored by GIA. Any member of the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers that has not previously received an EngAGEment Initiative grant is invited to submit proposals for funding. More…
Member Benefits
GIA provides a personal connection for its members to key people, high quality resources and state-of-the art ideas about aging and all issues related to aging. " Benefits include:
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GIA Annual Conference, a comprehensive program about aging and philanthropy
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Issue Discussion Calls
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Regional Issues Forum
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ReCAP, an Internet-based resource area containing aging-related information of interest to grantmakers
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Mentor program for new members
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Monthly electronic newsletter
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Email updates
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Custom surveys
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Member inquiries search service
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Personal service from staff
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Podcasts
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Webinars
Mission
Grantmakers In Aging (GIA), is dedicated to promoting and strengthening grantmaking for an aging society and is the only international professional organization of grantmakers active in the field.
Members
GIA's members include leading staff and trustees from all sizes and types of grantmaking organizations involved directly or indirectly with aging.
GIA is an affinity group affiliated with the Council of Foundations. GIA does not make grants to nonprofit organizations or provide assistance in finding grants. For information on funding opportunities, visit the Foundation Center Web site.
