Join CFLeads, the Rhode Island Foundation, and the National Civic League for a powerful, private convening focused on strengthening civic health across the country.
📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025
🕘 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT
📍 Chicago, IL
🥂 Plus, a networking cocktail reception on the evening of Monday, September 29
This closed-door gathering is designed for community foundation CEOs and/or senior staff leading – or poised to lead – civic health work. We’ll meet under Chatham House Rules, allowing for honest, solution-driven conversations in a trusted space.
💡 Why Civic Health?
Civic health is foundational to strong communities. It includes how residents connect, how public institutions engage, and how people feel about the places they live. Research shows it's tied to everything from physical health to employment to disaster resilience.
When civic infrastructure is weak, trust erodes and polarization grows. But when community foundations step up to strengthen civic connections, create inclusive opportunities for engagement, and invest in civic leadership, communities thrive. That’s why this work matters – and why your leadership is essential.
✨ Stipends Available!
CFLeads is offering a limited number of $1,500 stipends (first come, first served) for:
- Community foundations serving Knight Cities
- Foundations with budgets under $2.999M serving predominantly rural areas
👉 Register now:
https://support.cfleads.org/event/community-foundations-for-civic-health-live-in-chicago/e708225
We look forward to partnering with you on this essential work.