This session is for place-based funders seeking innovative ways to deepen engagement and ignite generosity in their communities. Foundation leaders will discuss the tangible benefits and outcomes of Community Heart & Soul, a proven, resident-driven engagement process. Panelists will highlight…

Are you a smaller funder looking to navigate the complexities of impact investing? The path can feel daunting, especially when most resources are tailored to larger foundations. Join this session to discover how smaller foundations can harness the power of collaboration, gain board support, invest…

This session will highlight different communities where local foundations have effectively partnered with their municipal leaders in a specific area, leading to demonstrative outcomes. Community foundations and foundations with a civic focus will leave with learnings and a leadership model that…

Do you wonder how to stay engaged and keep moving forward while navigating the current moment? Do you worry about caring for yourself and your team while also getting the work done and rising to this moment? You aren’t alone! Let’s explore research-based practices and methods we can implement to…

This session will provide attendees a basic understanding of how community foundations can lead locally on climate. Community Foundation Climate Collaborative members will share opportunities for joint action and shared learning such as incorporating climate justice into local work, donor…

This session will discuss the role philanthropies can take in funding local solar energy projects and the benefits these projects can bring to communities. Hear from philanthropies, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and a developer--highlighting the importance of cross-sector collaboration…

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…

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…

Something new is happening in Detroit. The local donor community recently launched the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative (MCSCEI) to ensure that the most critical youth-serving institutions are set up to support the community for the long haul. Ten nonprofit agencies will…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…