This event is the Council's annual retreat for early-tenure private foundation, corporate foundation and giving program chief executives who want to step away from the challenges of their day-to-day and find renewed energy and motivation in fellowship with other new CEOs.
Hosted by Tiffany Benjamin, CEO of the Humana Foundation, the retreat will take place in-person in Louisville, KY, from noon on June 8 until 2pm ET on June 9, 2026.
This event is intended for executive leaders (CEOs, Presidents, Executive Directors) of private foundations, corporate foundations, and giving programs who have been in their current executive role for three years or less.
Please contact Mimi Beringer for registration.
Over the two consecutive half-day sessions, attendees will delve into both the practical and existential issues facing foundation executives new to their role, such as navigating change, transforming operations, and building institutions for the future. Through peer support and coaching we will also explore the collective wisdom of our fellow leaders, and equip participants with an expanded network, fresh ideas, and new motivation.
Retreat objectives:
- Raise and discuss key challenges for early-tenure foundation executives;
- Provide peer coaching on top-of-mind leadership challenges;
- Build peer relationships and exchange tips/resources.
Past retreat attendees have told us how valuable it is to have this time to step away:
“Thank you so much for organizing such a fantastic retreat. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow leaders and learn from each other. The peer coaching sessions were invaluable, and I feel inspired and motivated to implement new strategies in my own organization.”
