Supporting Local Priorities with a Global Portfolio
Companies can lead locally in their headquarters' market, while at the same time investing in communities where their global employees live and work. 3M achieves this through a strategic partnership with GlobalGiving, leveraging its expertise in international philanthropy to support locally-led…
Career Pathways Alumni Homecoming
Hosted by Career Pathways
Over the past 10 years, the Career Pathways (CP) alumni network has grown to over 200. We are excited to announce our first in-person homecoming, gathering participants from across all cohorts! This pre-conference is an opportunity to explore future philanthropic…
The Community Foundation of Louisville’s 10-Year Journey into Impact Investing
The Community Foundation of Louisville will discuss the evolution, challenges, and learnings from its 10-year impact investing practice. Foundation staff, donors, and investees will discuss how the newest iteration of the impact investing program, Invest Louisville, is using innovative strategies…
Building a Culture of Dialogue Across Differences - SOLD OUT
Hosted by Council on Foundations
Participants in this half-day workshop will be introduced to Resetting the Table’s celebrated approach to developing the tools to build a culture of productive dialogue on charged issues even in the face of strong differences. Participants exchange views and…
Affordable Housing Is a Group Project
The session would be focused on the centrality of collaborative, braided funding (public, private, philanthropic) and other resources for affordable housing to effectively address our nation's lack of affordable housing supply. This session is for foundation leadership and staff working on systems…
Opening Plenary Session: United in Giving, Then and Now
Approaching its 250th anniversary, our nation has the opportunity—and the obligation—to reflect: How can these United States truly recognize the contributions of all who live here? And how can we work together on the path toward our ultimate goal: a multiracial, multicultural democracy where…
What Makes Nonprofits Stand Out to Funders?
This discussion will explore what funders (including donors to community foundations) need from nonprofits in order to connect them to funding opportunities and philanthropic investors. Join a candid conversation about the ways organizations and funders might inadvertently create barriers to…
Activating Community Leadership Through the Lens of Indigenous Philanthropy
Many philanthropic organizations struggle to build and maintain authentic community relationships, stifling the work they hope to support. Conventional practices and transactional interactions can hinder genuine connection and lasting impact. This session invites you to learn how Indigenous…
A Place-Based Approach to Advancing Economic Mobility
Join CFLeads to learn about community foundations that are leading economic mobility work in their communities. Hear about how these community foundations have navigated the complex social, economic, and political issues that have affected economic mobility in their cities and…