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This blog is part of the Council's Dialogue Across Difference series. In this space, we will share your viewpoints: In a time of polarization and mistrust, how can philanthropy bridge across difference?
I once heard Deb and Jim Fallows, authors of "Our Towns," talk about their epic 100,…
As the director of Policy Reform and Advocacy, Michael Cassidy advances Casey’s efforts to inform, guide and influence public policy at the local, state and federal levels. He is responsible for the Foundation’s KIDS COUNT® Network and State Priorities Partnership, as well as grant-making…
CEO Programming
For CEOs and executive directors of funding institutions, we’ve worked with the CEOs on our Working Group to develop several opportunities to connect in CEO-only spaces to support leader-to-leader networks.
CEO & Trustee Reception
Wednesday evening’s…
Jessica Pearce is the former Education and Program Manager for the Council on Foundations.
Speaker Resources
On this page you will find resources that have been developed to support you in preparing to present at Building Together 2024. If you have any questions or need any support, please email us at educate@cof.org.
Speaker Orientation
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Dr. Joshua Clark is the Othering and Belonging Institute's (OBI) Senior Social Scientist, and a researcher and strategist for the Institute's Network for Transformative Change program. Clark joined OBI in spring 2017. In his role, he works collaboratively with civic and community-based partner…
Wendy Feliz joined the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation as the Managing Director for Democracy, and as Public Policy Advisor in September 2022. Wendy has more than three decades of experience in communications, public policy advocacy, and education. She has spent her entire career on the…
As Chief Executive Officer, Romanita oversees all activities of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. An accomplished team builder, convener, and leader, Romanita draws on more than two decades of experience and service in her leadership and stewardship of the foundation’s mission. This includes work…
Plenary Sessions
These are the times that all attendees are invited to come together during Building Together to discuss some of the largest issues related to connecting and collaborating across difference.
The Personal Work of Moving From Conflict to Curiosity
Tuesday, May 7…
Eric Ward is a nationally recognized expert on the relationship between authoritarian movements, hate violence, and preserving inclusive democracy. He brings over three decades of leadership in community organizing and philanthropy to Race Forward, having worked with leaders from government, law…