Peer Event

Plus Member Peer Connections - August 2026

Geographic affiliates play an important role in expanding reach, strengthening local relationships, and supporting community foundation growth. This peer discussion for CF Insights Plus Members will explore how foundations structure, manage, and support geographic affiliates, including governance models, operational processes, and data considerations for CF Insights reporting.  

Participants will have the opportunity to share challenges, compare approaches, and learn from peers about what is working – and what to watch for – when partnering with geographic affiliates.  

Date & Time

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET

Location

Zoom
Audio capabilities required

Cost

Free for Plus Members

Geographic affiliates play an important role in expanding reach, strengthening local relationships, and supporting community foundation growth. This peer discussion for CF Insights Plus Members will explore how foundations structure, manage, and support geographic affiliates, including governance models, operational processes, and data considerations for CF Insights reporting.  

Participants will have the opportunity to share challenges, compare approaches, and learn from peers about what is working – and what to watch for – when partnering with geographic affiliates.  

This session will be conducted in a roundtable format designed to encourage peer dialogue and shared learning among participants, come ready to share!

Speakers

Facilitator

David Rosado

Director, Community Philanthropy

Council on Foundations

Speaker

Luis Leon

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Community Foundation of the Ozarks

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Director, Community Philanthropy

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