Reimagining How We Invest in Change
The work of foundations has never been more critical, but there is potential to do more. This session offers a fresh perspective on philanthropy, one that centers on intentionality, partnership, innovation, and strategic investment. Amanda Lopez invites funders to step into a deeper role—not just as grantmakers, but as true partners in transformation.
Foundations as Impact Partners
Reimagining How We Invest in Change
The work of foundations has never been more critical, but there is potential to do more. This session offers a fresh perspective on philanthropy, one that centers on intentionality, partnership, innovation, and strategic investment. Amanda Lopez invites funders to step into a deeper role—not just as grantmakers, but as true partners in transformation.
Transform How You Drive Impact
In a world where philanthropy is evolving rapidly, foundations are poised to play a pivotal role as impact investors, leveraging their resources to drive transformative change. For many foundations, traditional grantmaking is no longer enough.
The stakes are high: every dollar not optimized is a missed opportunity to address pressing social issues. As the demand for effective and sustainable solutions grows, the urgency for foundations to evolve their approach has never been more pressing. As the sector calls for deeper trust, more strategic giving, and lasting impact, Amanda Lopez offers a timely and thoughtful blueprint for change.
This keynote invites funders to evolve from transactional grantors to collaborative partners. Drawing from both lived nonprofit experience and insights from strategic philanthropy, Amanda shows how foundations can shift their mindset and approach to become true allies in change.
Amanda’s voice bridges both sides of the funding table. She speaks to funders not with critique, but with compassion, offering a fresh perspective on what’s possible when we lead with strategy, data, and care.
What You'll Learn
This session is ideal for foundation leaders who want to:
- Evolve beyond traditional grant cycles and project-specific funding
- Build long-term, trust-based relationships with nonprofit partners
- Create internal alignment around a more strategic, community-centered approach
- Better understand what grantees need to grow, not just what they can report
- Support innovation, infrastructure, and sustainability—not just program outputs
Takeaways – What attendees will walk away with:
- A fresh lens for viewing your foundation’s role as a partner in change, not just a funder
- Key indicators and questions to guide strategic investments in capacity and innovation
- Examples of how foundations are reducing friction and co-creating learning alongside grantees
- Tools to use data as a learning asset, not a gatekeeping mechanism
- New language and expectations to help move from transactional to transformational funding
- A clearer pathway for aligning your internal systems, culture, and decision-making with long-term impact goals
Client Stories
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Testimonials
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Partner with Amanda
Be encouraged to implement these strategies to streamline your operations and amplify your nonprofit’s impact.
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