The Executive Network of Midsize Foundations is a member-only peer group for CEOs, Presidents, and Executive Directors at family, independent, operating, and other private grantmakers with less than 20 staff members.

This network is designed to connect you with your peer foundation leaders across the country to build meaningful relationships and provide a consistent opportunity for you to engage in collaborative troubleshooting in a trusted environment.

The network is led and facilitated by members and is coordinated by Council on Foundations staff. Our Peer Leads for this group are:

Maria Pesqueira

Maria Pesqueira

President

Healthy Communities Foundation

Jason Purnell

Jason Purnell

President

James S. McDonnell Foundation

Kate Levin Markel

Kate Levin Markel

President

McGregor Fund

Who Can Join?

The Executive Network of Midsize Foundations is only open to CEOs, Presidents, and Executive Directors at family, independent, operating, and other private grantmakers with less than 20 staff members who are active members with the Council.

When Is It?

The Executive Network of Midsize Foundations occurs bi-monthly via Zoom. Participants are not required to attend every call, but meetings will not be recorded to protect privacy. Substitutions to attendance are not allowed (i.e., a Chief of Staff or Vice President cannot attend in your place).

The first session will be held Thursday, January 23 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. ET. RSVP today.

What Type of Topics Will be Discussed?

As a member-led peer group, discussions will be framed and driven by participants. Some topics will likely include:

  • Building organizational culture
  • Board engagement
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Creating opportunities for innovation

How Do I Sign Up?

Please email Zainab Arain, Manager, Engagement at the Council on Foundations to be added to the network.

Questions?

Connect with Council Staff