Leading Locally 2027

If you find joy and purpose in place-based philanthropy, Leading Locally 2027 is the place for you. Save the date to join us in Los Angeles for the Council's conference on community philanthropy.

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Leading Locally 2027

May 4-6 | Los Angeles

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Webinar

Building Trust with Policymakers Using the Science of Storytelling

You’re already doing the work of helping your communities thrive. Now let’s make sure you can talk about it in a way that builds buy-in and trust with a key audience: policymakers.

This webinar will help you use stories and data to communicate the value of philanthropy and charitable giving. It builds on research from “Philanthropy’s New Voice,” the largest study of narratives in philanthropy, which examined what types of stories are more likely to build trust, what policymakers want to know from foundations, and how to describe the work foundations do clearly and transparently.

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Nicole Bronzan

Vice President, Communications and Content

Council on Foundations

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Peer Event

SDG Learning Circle for Foundations - June 2025

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). The group meets monthly via Zoom 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.

By registering, you agree to share some identifying information with the hosts of the event.

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Peer Event

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - December Peer Learning Circle

What are DEI Peer Learning Circles?

DEI Peer learning circles provide a unique opportunity for all Council members who are newer or in earlier stages of implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across their organizations to come together and embark on their DEI journeys. In the dynamic landscape of today's philanthropy, our circles not only provide a unique opportunity for growth but also address the pressing issues and differing views on diversity, equity, and inclusion among key stakeholders in philanthropy and beyond. 

What are DEI Peer Learning Circles?

DEI Peer learning circles provide a unique opportunity for all Council members who are newer or in earlier stages of implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across their organizations to come together and embark on their DEI journeys. In the dynamic landscape of today's philanthropy, our circles not only provide a unique opportunity for growth but also address the pressing issues and differing views on diversity, equity, and inclusion among key stakeholders in philanthropy and beyond. 

Who are DEI Peer Learning Circles for?

DEI Peer Learning Circles are a members-only space for any member who is implementing, strategizing, or executing diversity, equity, and inclusion work. This space is especially tailored to practitioners who are newer or in the earlier stages of implementing DEI work within their organizations. You do not need to have a formal DEI title or role to join us! 

When do we meet?

Our meetings are 60 minutes with 30 minutes buffer time for community conversation and relationship-building. Please join us whenever you can, even if you have to join late. We meet monthly on the last Thursdays of the month (unless otherwise noted), from 3:00pm-4:30 pm EST. We will have a hiatus in July & December. While you are welcome to attend one or a few sessions, it is our hope that this space will be an opportunity to meet and connect with peers. Please consider attending regularly and registering for the monthly series!

Meeting Format:

  1. Welcomes & Check-ins - 3:00 pm- 3:15 pm
  2. Announcements and updates - 3:15 pm- 3:20 pm
  3. Speaker/ Guided Conversation - 3:20 pm-3:5pm
  4. Next steps, questions, requests - 3:50-4:00 pm
  5. Optional community time - 4:00 pm-4:30 pm

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - November Peer Learning Circle

What are DEI Peer Learning Circles?

DEI Peer learning circles provide a unique opportunity for all Council members who are newer or in earlier stages of implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across their organizations to come together and embark on their DEI journeys. In the dynamic landscape of today's philanthropy, our circles not only provide a unique opportunity for growth but also address the pressing issues and differing views on diversity, equity, and inclusion among key stakeholders in philanthropy and beyond. 

What are DEI Peer Learning Circles?

DEI Peer learning circles provide a unique opportunity for all Council members who are newer or in earlier stages of implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across their organizations to come together and embark on their DEI journeys. In the dynamic landscape of today's philanthropy, our circles not only provide a unique opportunity for growth but also address the pressing issues and differing views on diversity, equity, and inclusion among key stakeholders in philanthropy and beyond. 

Who are DEI Peer Learning Circles for?

DEI Peer Learning Circles are a members-only space for any member who is implementing, strategizing, or executing diversity, equity, and inclusion work. This space is especially tailored to practitioners who are newer or in the earlier stages of implementing DEI work within their organizations. You do not need to have a formal DEI title or role to join us! 

When do we meet?

Our meetings are 60 minutes with 30 minutes buffer time for community conversation and relationship-building. Please join us whenever you can, even if you have to join late. We meet monthly on the last Thursdays of the month (unless otherwise noted), from 3:00pm-4:30 pm EST. We will have a hiatus in July & December. While you are welcome to attend one or a few sessions, it is our hope that this space will be an opportunity to meet and connect with peers. Please consider attending regularly and registering for the monthly series!

Meeting Format:

  1. Welcomes & Check-ins - 3:00 pm- 3:15 pm
  2. Announcements and updates - 3:15 pm- 3:20 pm
  3. Speaker/ Guided Conversation - 3:20 pm-3:5pm
  4. Next steps, questions, requests - 3:50-4:00 pm
  5. Optional community time - 4:00 pm-4:30 pm

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - October Peer Learning Circle

What are DEI Peer Learning Circles?

DEI Peer learning circles provide a unique opportunity for all Council members who are newer or in earlier stages of implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across their organizations to come together and embark on their DEI journeys. In the dynamic landscape of today's philanthropy, our circles not only provide a unique opportunity for growth but also address the pressing issues and differing views on diversity, equity, and inclusion among key stakeholders in philanthropy and beyond. 

What are DEI Peer Learning Circles?

DEI Peer learning circles provide a unique opportunity for all Council members who are newer or in earlier stages of implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across their organizations to come together and embark on their DEI journeys. In the dynamic landscape of today's philanthropy, our circles not only provide a unique opportunity for growth but also address the pressing issues and differing views on diversity, equity, and inclusion among key stakeholders in philanthropy and beyond. 

Who are DEI Peer Learning Circles for?

DEI Peer Learning Circles are a members-only space for any member who is implementing, strategizing, or executing diversity, equity, and inclusion work. This space is especially tailored to practitioners who are newer or in the earlier stages of implementing DEI work within their organizations. You do not need to have a formal DEI title or role to join us! 

When do we meet?

Our meetings are 60 minutes with 30 minutes buffer time for community conversation and relationship-building. Please join us whenever you can, even if you have to join late. We meet monthly on the last Thursdays of the month (unless otherwise noted), from 3:00pm-4:30 pm EST. We will have a hiatus in July & December. While you are welcome to attend one or a few sessions, it is our hope that this space will be an opportunity to meet and connect with peers. Please consider attending regularly and registering for the monthly series!

Meeting Format:

  1. Welcomes & Check-ins - 3:00 pm- 3:15 pm
  2. Announcements and updates - 3:15 pm- 3:20 pm
  3. Speaker/ Guided Conversation - 3:20 pm-3:5pm
  4. Next steps, questions, requests - 3:50-4:00 pm
  5. Optional community time - 4:00 pm-4:30 pm

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - September Peer Learning Circle

What are DEI Peer Learning Circles?

DEI Peer learning circles provide a unique opportunity for all Council members who are newer or in earlier stages of implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across their organizations to come together and embark on their DEI journeys. In the dynamic landscape of today's philanthropy, our circles not only provide a unique opportunity for growth but also address the pressing issues and differing views on diversity, equity, and inclusion among key stakeholders in philanthropy and beyond. 

What are DEI Peer Learning Circles?

DEI Peer learning circles provide a unique opportunity for all Council members who are newer or in earlier stages of implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across their organizations to come together and embark on their DEI journeys. In the dynamic landscape of today's philanthropy, our circles not only provide a unique opportunity for growth but also address the pressing issues and differing views on diversity, equity, and inclusion among key stakeholders in philanthropy and beyond. 

Who are DEI Peer Learning Circles for?

DEI Peer Learning Circles are a members-only space for any member who is implementing, strategizing, or executing diversity, equity, and inclusion work. This space is especially tailored to practitioners who are newer or in the earlier stages of implementing DEI work within their organizations. You do not need to have a formal DEI title or role to join us! 

When do we meet?

Our meetings are 60 minutes with 30 minutes buffer time for community conversation and relationship-building. Please join us whenever you can, even if you have to join late. We meet monthly on the last Thursdays of the month (unless otherwise noted), from 3:00pm-4:30 pm EST. We will have a hiatus in July & December. While you are welcome to attend one or a few sessions, it is our hope that this space will be an opportunity to meet and connect with peers. Please consider attending regularly and registering for the monthly series!

Meeting Format:

  1. Welcomes & Check-ins - 3:00 pm- 3:15 pm
  2. Announcements and updates - 3:15 pm- 3:20 pm
  3. Speaker/ Guided Conversation - 3:20 pm-3:5pm
  4. Next steps, questions, requests - 3:50-4:00 pm
  5. Optional community time - 4:00 pm-4:30 pm

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