Center for Community Foundation Excellence (CCFE) Fundamentals Course - Miami, FL
A well-trained staff and an informed board are critical to the success of community foundations in our fast-changing world. This two-day course helps new and experienced foundation stakeholders build the essential skills they need to balance governance and management.
To make hotel reservations, contact roomreserve@mayfairhotelandspa.com or 1-800-433-4555 and reference the Council on Foundations. Discounted room rates are available until Monday, January 9, 2017.
Cost
Members = $595
Nonmembers = $809
A well-trained staff and an informed board are critical to the success of community foundations in our fast-changing world. This two-day course helps new and experienced foundation stakeholders build the essential skills they need to balance governance and management.
Created and led by experienced leaders, this course includes:
Updates on key legal and legislative issues;
Information on grantmaking; and
Review of community leadership and fiduciary responsibilities.
Developed in conjunction with Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy, these courses help community foundation staff, board members and volunteers master the unique aspects of the community foundation field. You'll learn about effective practices, get helpful tools and information, and have the opportunity to network with others in the field. Comprehensive and engaging, these courses are an efficient and affordable way to increase your knowledge of the field.
Facilitators
Joe Sorenson
CAP- Director of Affiliate Relations
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Molly Kunkel
Executive Director
Centre Foundation
Agenda
Day One
Review community foundation's history, emerging goals, unique characteristics and future trends
Discuss governance and board responsibilities respectives to their goals and responsibilities
Engage in a discussion on why and how donors give to community foundations
Learn of various gift types, developing gift agreements and planned giving
Day Two
Understand resource development procedures in attracting gifts
Listen and learn from the Council legal team to comprehend all legalities from nonprofits to donor control
Ascertain key tips and tools about stewarship, accoutability and fiduciary responsibilities within your community foundations
Discover ways to set grantmaking priorities and understand roles in community leadership
*Council events are not opportunities for solicitation of any kind, including asking for business, fund management, or grants. All types of solicitation are strictly prohibited. For more information, read our no solicitation policy.
Joe Sorenson
Molly Kunkel
