From time to time, the Foundation convenes experts to learn more about a particular field of work or issue that might be of relevance to current or potential future grantmaking. Holding a consultation does not necessarily mean MacArthur will make related grants. To facilitate candid input from meeting participants, the Foundation will generally advise those attending a consultation that the substance of discussions  and related private information will be kept confidential. MacArthur also values transparency and seeks to share knowledge it receives. When it is able, consistent with the understanding of participants, the Foundation will post non-confidential information regarding a consultation.

International Development Roundtables  ›
January 2013
Beginning in March 2012, MacArthur, in collaboration with the International Development Program and the Bernard Schwartz Forum on Constructive Capitalism at Johns Hopkins, hosted three roundtables on themes and trends in international development. 

Arctic Funders’ Group Consultation ›
July 2012
This consultation was organized to help funders gain a broad understanding of the Russian Arctic within the larger circumpolar context, taking into account the unique political, natural resource, and organizational landscape.

Meeting of Russia Experts and Donors ›
May 2012
This consultation summarizes a meeting held in May 2012 between U.S. donors who have been active in Russia, including MacArthur, regarding the possibilities for constructive grantmaking in Russia moving forward.

Population & Reproductive Health  ›
March - August 2012
The consultations address current perspectives on population growth, maternal mortality and morbidities, maternal and reproductive health in humanitarian crisis settings, scaling-up of interventions, and young people’s sexual and reproductive health.