Capacity Building

Program and Grantmaking Staff Affinity Group

PGSAG brings together program and grantmaking staff from foundations and grantmaking organizations across Canada to explore key topics related to program management, funding strategies, and philanthropic practices.

Who is this group for?

This group is open to anyone working at a grantmaking organization, including PFC members and non-members. Organizational types include:

  • private foundations
  • public foundations (community foundation)
  • corporate giving program
  • not-for-profit grantmaker
  • government grantmaker
  • and/or donor advised fund.

How to join

To join this group, please complete the form on this webpage. Once submitted, our team will review your application and follow up with you regarding your admission.

Once you are admitted, you will be invited to a shared document and included in a group-specific listserv.

For Grantseekers

We recognize there is interest from the broader charitable sector to learn more about specific issues and connect with grantmakers.

We suggest you access resources like Grant Connect to get information and sign up for PFC’s newsletter to learn about other opportunities like webinars and our bi-annual conference.

About Affinity Groups

Affinity Groups bring together individuals with shared professional interests to collaborate, learn, and network.

These peer-led groups provide a supportive environment for exchanging ideas, tackling challenges, and deepening expertise through regular meetings, discussions, and collaborative projects.

Members lead workshops and interactive sessions to help foster both personal and professional growth.