Location: The Westin Seattle, 1900 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 Who Should Attend: The 2012 GEO National Conference is open to all staff and trustees of grantmaking institutions. Registration: To register click here. ************************************************************** Join 600 grantmakers from across the country to discuss practices and approaches to smarter grantmaking that will help you move the needle on some of the most pressing challenges. Several sessions and site visits will highlight the work of the Northwest foundation and corporate giving community. GEO’s 2012 National Conference will offer a range of perspectives and new ideas for smarter grantmaking that leads to better results and present opportunities for participants to learn from the wisdom and experience of their peers. Session topics include: * Focusing on funding results
* Engaging stakeholders * Embracing evaluation and learning
* Supporting collaborative problem solving For more information please visit the 2012 GEO National Conference website.