AGENDA:

Tuesday, October 20th

3:00pm - 4:30pm: [Opening] Beyond The Precipice: Remembering Interconnection As We (Re)Create A More Equitable World

M. Zulayka Santiago, MPA, Founder and Creative Director of Libelula Consulting.

While collaboration is in human beings' DNA, the pervasive "individualism reigns supreme" message in mainstream American society would have us think otherwise. We spend so much of our lives trying to get ahead, achieve goals, prove ourselves, or seek acknowledgment, yet the reality is quite different: we would not be here or thrive without the support and love we give and receive from other.

We are living in a precarious historical moment with a world on the precipice of either unraveling or transforming. It is in these crucial moments, that we remember what is most important in our lives and the need to clarify the purpose in our work and world. The philanthropic sector has a unique and important role to play at this crossroads.

Together we will explore what the natural world has to teach us, and how relinquishing control and increasing trust can be harnessed to bring us closer to equity and to those we serve.

4:30pm - 5:00pm: Virtual Networking

Once a year we convene philanthropic entities working for Puerto Rico to get together, exchange ideas and, most importantly, get some face time. This year's virtual Convening is no exception and we want to create a sense of community, and to encourage networking, and fulfilling chats. Join this end of day session where families and pets are welcome, have a cocktail (if so inclined), and come ready to engage with other grantmakers and colleagues.

Wednesday, October 21st

10:00am - 11:30am: [Special Edition: Action Dialogue | Housing]

Provide insights to philanthropic organizations doing work in Puerto Rico on the institutional changes needed to support advocacy efforts, with emphasis on initiatives that address housing and land security issues.

Topics to be discussed:

Clarify differences between advocacy, campaigns, movements, coalitions, etc
What is needed to support advocacy efforts
Institutional values and policies that need tweaking, activities that should be supported and mechanisms that should be implemented
Differences in the evaluation, measurement, and impact of advocacy versus that of traditional programs

Speakers:

Amy Morris, Director, Neighborhood Funders Group's Amplify Fund

Ariadna Godreau Aubert, Executive Director, Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico

Lyvia Rodríguez Del Valle, El Enjambre co-founder and past director of Proyecto ENLACE del Caño Martín Peña and Fideicomiso de la Tierra del Caño Martín Peña

Manuela Arciniegas, Director, Andrus Family Fund

Subarna Mathes, Senior Strategy and Evaluation Officer, Ford Foundation

2:00pm - 2:30pm: Philanthropy and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals

Ricardo Arzuaga Chaves, Founder and Executive Director, United Nations Association of the United States of America, Puerto Rico Chapter - a program of the United Nations Foundation

Increasingly, philanthropic funders are seeking alignment with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Come and learn about the global agenda for the planet and its people adopted by the United Nations in 2015.

3:00pm - 4:30pm: [Special Edition: Action Dialogue | Education]

A global pandemic is forcing us to explore how philanthropy can influence public policy to enhance the role of education, lessons that will have a lasting impact as we face social crises created by future natural disasters. Puerto Rico's education sector needs advocacy groups that keep the government in check to ensure students have equal access to the resources they need. Learn about the current status of education and what is needed to support advocates.

Topics to be discussed:

Importance of public policy in education
How philanthropy can engage in education advocacy
Academic achievement and access to quality

Speakers:

Jose Caraballo Cueto Ph.D., University of Puerto Rico Associate Professor and Director of the Census Information Center of Puerto Rico

Amanda Rivera, Executive Director, Instituto del Desarrollo de la Juventud

Kevin González-Toro, Executive Director, Abre Puerto Rico

Thursday, October 22nd

10:00am - 11:30am: [Special Edition: Action Dialogue | Environment]

This Action Dialogue will highlight the importance of investing in environmental organizations that protect, analyze, monitor, and keep human impact in check. Additionally, we will talk about how solid waste management can affect our economic development.

Topics to be discussed:

Solid waste management issues in Puerto Rico and economic development possibilities surrounding it
The why, the how, and benefits of supporting environmental organizations

Speakers:

Ing. Ingrid M. Vilá Biaggi, President & Co-Founder Cambio PR

Lcdo. Fernando Lloveras San Miguel, President, Para la Naturaleza

1:00pm - 2:00pm: Board of Directors meeting (board officers only)

3:00pm - 4:30pm: [Special Edition: Action Dialogue | Arts & Culture]

The unending challenges (hurricanes, earthquakes, and the pandemic) have spurred Puerto Rican artists to support each other through collectives that make it possible to scale their work and amplify their economic opportunities. You will learn how philanthropy can strengthen the impact of arts and culture by supporting these emerging solutions.

Topics to be discussed:

Cultural worker collectives
Shared solutions through collective action
Establishing a shared live/work space for artists

Speakers:

Javier J. Hernández Acosta, PhD, MBA fundador de Inversión Cultural

Andrea Cruz, La Escena

Marlyn Martinez, Nuestro Barrio

Belisa Álvarez, Las Terequeras

Kelley Lindquist, President and CEO, Artspace

4:30pm - 5:30pm: Closing & Networking event

Special show by La Trinchera and networking event

Filantropia Puerto Rico Annual Convening 2020 [virtual]