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As the practice of impact investing matures, evolving from a peripheral concept to a mainstream practice, the momentum around this nascent industry is growing. At a time when governments, foundations and donors look to do more with less, impact investing offers a means to generate social and…
Why Attend the Summit?
As a summit participant, you can expect a robust learning experience where you will:
Engage in discussions about effective solutions to current foundation financial management challenges;
Hear from industry experts on key trends in foundation management, the…
Learning Labs, Conversation Cafés, & Tech-KNOWLEDGY Bars
Concourse Level
Your Annual Conference experience won"t be complete without taking in a Learning Lab, Conversation Café, or Tech-KNOWLEDGY Bar. Visit the Concourse Level throughout the conference for these 30 minute sessions…
Since I became Council president and CEO, I have spent many hours talking with our members and other leaders engaged with philanthropic giving around the country. Many of you shared that the diversity of interests of Council members would be among my biggest challenges. I disagree; I think it…
Bryan Stevenson is the founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, a law practice dedicated to defending some of America’s most rejected and marginalized people. Nobel Peace Laureate Desmond Tutu has called Stevenson “America’s young Nelson Mandela.”…
I believe the intent of community foundation offerings—from endowment building, convening, to grant making—is to be thoughtful, intentional, and sustainable in their approach to community challenges and opportunities.
My personal experience with community philanthropy is best…
Linda Wood is senior director, leadership & grantmaking at the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund. You can find her on Twitter @lindawoodhjf. This blog was originally posted on The CEP blog.
Arts at the Conference
These are just a few of the performances and art contributions you can expect to experience throughout the conference. The Council would like to thank our Arts Partner, Americans for the Arts.
Sunday, April 10
12:35 pm Hannah White & Sterling Elliott performing…
At the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, we believe strongly in the critical importance of unrestricted general operating support because it provides nonprofit leaders with the flexibility to direct spending toward strategic priorities facing their organizations. In 2011, two-thirds of the Fund…