Peer Event

LATAM & Caribbean Funder Circle - April 2026

Join fellow funders working across Latin America and the Caribbean to share insights and discuss emerging legal, regulatory, and operating shifts affecting philanthropy in the region.

This peer-learning space brings together funders working across the Latin America and Caribbean region and is designed to be an informal, peer-led conversation where participants can share experiences and learn from one another as legal, regulatory, and security dynamics continue to shift across the region. ICNL will share insights from what they are hearing from local partners, followed by an open discussion to surface funder questions, needs, and approaches.

Please reach out to Victoria Méndez(victoria.mendez@cof.org) if you have any questions

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Asia-Pacific Funder Circle - April 2026

Join fellow funders working across Asia-Pacific to share insights and discuss emerging legal, regulatory, and operating shifts affecting philanthropy in the region.

This peer-learning space brings together funders working across the Asia-Pacific region and is designed to be an informal, peer-led conversation where participants can share experiences and learn from one another as legal, regulatory, and security dynamics continue to shift across the region. ICNL will share insights from what they are hearing from local partners, followed by an open discussion to surface funder questions, needs, and approaches.

Please reach out to Victoria Méndez(victoria.mendez@cof.org) if you have any questions

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Listening Skills for Chaotic Times

In moments of uncertainty, listening is not a luxury—it’s a strategy for effectively responding in the face of complex, compounding crises.

This session offers practical tools and case studies to help funders listen quickly and, effectively, and without burdening grantees in times of upheaval—even when communities are sharing conflicting opinions and input.

This is a part of the Building Up to Building Together webinar series. If this work interests you, we hope to see you in Seattle for Building Together 2026.

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Strategy in the Age of Chaos: Strategic Foresight for Philanthropic Leaders

Times of rapid change demand leaders skilled in both improvisation and imagination.

Times of rapid change demand leaders skilled in both improvisation and imagination. Both of these skills require practice. This session introduces the foundations of strategic foresight and equips participants with practical techniques to expand possibility, challenge assumptions, and explore alternative futures.

This is a part of the Building Up to Building Together webinar series. If this work interests you, we hope to see you in Seattle for Building Together 2026.

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Why Psychological Safety Matters for Trust, Collaboration, and Shared Power

Creating a sense of psychological safety is an essential foundation to building trust, sharing power more fairly, and including everyone’s voice.

Discover how creating a sense of psychological safety is an essential foundation to building trust, sharing power more fairly, and including everyone’s voice. Learn how care and accountability strengthen meaningful partnerships, practice healthier ways of working together in mission‑driven settings, and explore practical structures that help your values show up in your everyday processes.

This is a part of the Building Up to Building Together webinar series. If this work interests you, we hope to see you in Seattle for Building Together 2026.

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Benjamin Porter

State director for the Wisconsin Partnership

Greater Milwaukee Foundation

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Peer Event

SDG Learning Circle for Foundations - September 2026

Connect with foundation peers to learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This community is primarily focused on expanding the SDGs in the United States through philanthropic action, but all nationalities are welcome.

Join us for this peer-led event dedicated specifically to foundations working on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or are open to learning more about how the SDGs can fit within their work.

Connect with foundation peers to learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Come to discuss SDG hot topics including education, local implementation, community alignment and communication, professional development, data, grantmaking, and more. This community is primarily focused on expanding the SDGs in the United States through community foundation action, but all nationalities are welcome.

This event is a recurring meeting via Zoom (March 25, June 24, September 23, December 16). By registering, you agree to share some identifying information with the hosts of the event.

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SDG Learning Circle for Foundations - June 2026

Connect with foundation peers to learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This community is primarily focused on expanding the SDGs in the United States through philanthropic action, but all nationalities are welcome.

Join us for this peer-led event dedicated specifically to foundations working on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or are open to learning more about how the SDGs can fit within their work.

Connect with foundation peers to learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Come to discuss SDG hot topics including education, local implementation, community alignment and communication, professional development, data, grantmaking, and more. This community is primarily focused on expanding the SDGs in the United States through community foundation action, but all nationalities are welcome.

This is a recurring meeting via Zoom (March 25, June 24, September 23, December 16). By registering, you agree to share some identifying information with the hosts of the event. 

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SDG Learning Circle for Foundations - March 2026

Connect with foundation peers to learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This community is primarily focused on expanding the SDGs in the United States through philanthropic action, but all nationalities are welcome.

Join us for this peer-led event dedicated specifically to foundations working on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or are open to learning more about how the SDGs can fit within their work.

Connect with foundation peers to learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Come to discuss SDG hot topics including education, local implementation, community alignment and communication, professional development, data, grantmaking, and more. This community is primarily focused on expanding the SDGs in the United States through community foundation action, but all nationalities are welcome.

This event is a recurring meeting via Zoom (March 25, June 24, September 23, December 16). By registering, you agree to share some identifying information with the hosts of the event.

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Plus Member Peer Connections - August 2026

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.

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!

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David Rosado

Director, Community Philanthropy

Council on Foundations

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Luis Leon

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Community Foundation of the Ozarks

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