Peer Event

Scholarship Exchange: Peer Event and Book Club

Join this new peer space for foundation staff that manage and lead scholarship programs. These engaging peer events are designed to be informal, peer-led conversations with fellow foundation staff (of all types) to share best practices and explore common challenges in scholarship programs. Whether you are new to managing scholarships or have years of experience, you’ll gain fresh ideas and build relationships with colleagues.
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Date & Time

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET

Location

Virtual 

Cost

Free for members

Topic: Measuring Impact & Success

How do we know scholarship programs are making a difference – and how do we tell that story? In this peer event, scholarship professionals will explore practical ways to measure impact and success beyond dollars awarded. In peer discussion, we will discuss how to track and understand long-term impact of scholarship programs on students and communities.

Participants will share what they are measuring, what has been most useful, and where challenges still exist. Whether you are just starting to think about impact measurement or looking to strengthen your current approach, this peer conversation will offer ideas, tools, and inspiration to adapt to your own program.

To learn more about how you can connect with peers in the field, we encourage you to join the Philanthropy Exchange, as a space to ask questions, provide feedback, and share resources with scholarship professionals. 

In 2026, we are launching a new virtual book club! We will be reading and discussing “Understanding the Phenomenon: A Qualitative Investigation of the McConnell Scholars Program.” Please reach out to Melissa Nolan at engagement@cof.org if you are interested in attending after the peer event! 
 

Peer Discussion Leads

Dave Tanner

Dave Tanner

Senior Program Officer - Scholarships

The McConnell Foundation

Lorenzo Chavez

Lorenzo Chavez

Executive Director, Education & Scholarships

Arizona Community Foundation

Join this new peer space for foundation staff that manage and lead scholarship programs. These engaging peer events are designed to be informal, peer-led conversations with fellow foundation staff (of all types) to share best practices and explore common challenges in scholarship programs. Whether you are new to managing scholarships or have years of experience, you’ll gain fresh ideas and build relationships with colleagues.

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