Join us in Atlanta on May 10 & 11, 2022 for Blue Sky Funders Forum’s Annual Convening, held in conjunction with the Children & Nature Network’s Inside-Out International Conference. Funders and philanthropy serving organizations are invited to join this event to connect with peers, collaborate, and learn about advancements and challenges in the field for ensuring that every person – regardless of race, identity, or community – has the right and opportunity to experience meaningful connections in the outdoors and improve quality of life, health, and social wellbeing. More information about the speakers will be announced soon.

At this year’s convening, we are not seeking nominations from funders to invite a grantee. Instead, we encourage funders to consider supporting grantees or partners to attend the Inside-Out Conference for networking and professional development opportunities.

A ticket to the Blue Sky Annual Convening also provides access to the Inside-Out International Conference from May 9-12 (not including optional tours). A Blue Sky ticket also includes breakfast from May 10-12 and lunch from May 9-12, as well as a special reception and dinner for Blue Sky attendees on May 10.

Learn more and register here.

Agenda Overview (all times in EST):

The Blue Sky Funders Forum Convening agenda is structured so that funders can participate in key plenaries and learning sessions at the Inside-Out Conference. We encourage you to avail of these opportunities. View the agenda overview here. Resources and handouts will be shared here.

Monday, May 9, 2022:

• 11 am and 12:15 pm, Field Trips – Spotlight on Atlanta (optional, at cost). Join two field trips coordinated by the Children & Nature Network to visit green schoolyards creating healthy communities and outdoor learning experiences.
• 5 pm, Welcome reception hosted by the Children & Nature Network. Join us for networking, appetizers, and a cash bar.

Tuesday, May 10, 2022:

• 7:30 – 10:30 am, Breakfast and Children & Nature Network conference programs
• 10:30 am – 5:00 pm, Blue Sky Convening (including lunch)
• 6:00 – 9:00 pm, Reception and Dinner (for Blue Sky Convening registrants only) at White Oak Kitchen & Cocktails around the corner from the Hyatt Regency. Convening attendees, please RSVP for the reception by April 29 here.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022:

• 7:30 am, Breakfast for Blue Sky and Children & Nature Network attendees
• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Blue Sky Convening panel discussions and presentations
• 12:00 pm, Grab & go lunch for Blue Sky and Children & Nature Network attendees

Tickets:

Blue Sky Member: $495
This ticket is for members and representatives of peer funder networks. It covers entry to the Blue Sky Annual Convening (May 10-11), links to any recorded sessions for viewing after the convening, and access to the Children & Nature Network’s Inside-Out Conference on May 9-12 (not including optional tours). Includes Inside Out Welcome Reception (May 9); Blue Sky Reception and dinner (May 10), breakfast and lunch on May 10-12.

Blue Sky Non-Member: $575
Funders who are not members of the Blue Sky Funders Forum should use this ticket. This ticket covers entry to the Blue Sky Annual Convening (May 10-11), links to any recorded sessions for viewing after the convening, and access to the Children & Nature Network’s Inside-Out Conference on May 9-12 (not including optional tours). Includes Inside Out Welcome Reception (May 9); Blue Sky Reception and dinner (May 10), breakfast and lunch on May 10-12.

Blue Sky Annual Convening Live Stream: $75
This ticket should be used by funders who are not able to attend the convening in-person, but would like to access the content virtually. This ticket provides live stream access to selected sessions during the Blue Sky Convening and links to any recorded sessions for viewing after the convening.

Atlanta, GA
May 10, 2022 – May 11, 2022
Register for the 2022 Blue Sky Annual Conference Here