Nan Whaley is proud to choose Dayton as her home. Originally from Indiana, Nan attended the University of Dayton where she graduated in 1998 and soon settled in the Five Oaks neighborhood where she and her husband Sam reside today. Her career is distinguished by her commitment to public service,…

As founder and CEO of KIND, Daniel Lubetzky has created a company dedicated to using business as a vehicle for social change. He has built a reputation as an innovative leader with a commitment to creating economically sustainable and socially impactful businesses. In 2017, Daniel was recognized as…

Public and private sector organizations, anchor institutions like community colleges and universities, and philanthropy all play a vital role in strengthening local economies. Together, they can serve as powerful drivers for building inclusive and equitable communities. Leadership and action are…

Yvette Kelly-Fields is a nonprofit and fund raising executive with 20 years of experience developing and improving program and fund development operations that produce sustainable agency income and program growth. As Executive Director of Wesley Center, she worked with a professional staff and…

This is a special pre-convening dinner of the Veteran's Philanthropy Exchange: 2019 Annual Funders Convening for community foundations on donor recruitment for veterans support. To RSVP for this event, please email partnerships@cof.org.

Democracy is in retreat worldwide, with scholars identifying more than two dozen countries that have reverted to authoritarianism in this century. Recent events in Brazil, Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Venezuela signal that after 40 years of democratic growth, authoritarianism could be taking…

Kick off the Conference in style, pool-side on the Americana Lawn at Loews Miami Hotel. During the reception, attendees can enjoy the ocean views and savor the tropical flavors Miami Beach has to offer. This offers a great opportunity for networking and peer-sharing.

Sharon Alpert became the fourth president and first female leader of The Nathan Cummings Foundation in November 2015. A seasoned philanthropic leader, Sharon has more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of inequality and environmental issues. Sharon served as the vice president…

Brennan Gould is the president and CEO of the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation – a grantmaker whose mission it is to drive positive, sustainable change in Charlottesville and surrounding communities. Prior to becoming president, Brennan served as director of the foundation’s…

Celebrate the Council’s 70th birthday in true Miami beach style! Attendees will be immersed in the tropical essences and pulsing energy of South Beach, as we celebrate with the very best music, fine cuisine, and entertainment South Beach has to offer.

Looking for a way to quickly meet other professionals in the sector? Update your business cards, prep your elevator speech, and join us at our Speed Networking event. We will have a bar available in the room for a few minutes of cocktails. Participants will pair up and network with each other in…

Join your peers to network over lunch and discuss critical trends facing philanthropy today.

Join your peers to network over lunch and discuss critical trends facing philanthropy today.