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…

Community and place-based foundations are building common ground in the communities they serve. The intended audience for this session is leaders of community and place-based foundations who are curious about what they can do to help bridge divides constructively. Participants will leave…

In 2018 and 2025, the two largest fiscal sponsors in Baltimore shut their doors disproportionately impacting Black-led organizations. Why did this happen? Was it financial mis-management or a lack of financial support? This session explores how philanthropic organizations can prevent this harm and…

Local foundations play a critical role in fostering welcoming environments for immigrants. This session explores how philanthropy can support immigrant inclusion through investments, partnerships, and programming. Leaders from the Walder Foundation and Welcoming America will share examples, lessons…

Discover how pooled funds and collaborative grantmaking foster nonprofit resilience by supporting key capacity-building activities, such as executive transitions and sustained collaboration. This session will  highlight how funders can flexibly support nonprofits through intermediary giving…

When someone is harmed by those meant to support them, an organizations’ inability to prevent abuse receives intense public scrutiny, as seen with cases such as U.S. Gymnastics and the Boy Scouts. But what is the role of foundations in ensuring that their grantees are preventing harm? How do you…

This session will explore how national place-based funders play a pivotal role in fostering a sense of community through collaboration. Participants will learn from case studies from local service partners that illustrate successful strategies for community engagement and practical tools for…

This discussion will explore sustainable investments in Native communities, Native Nations, and Tribal-led programs. It will highlight transformative initiatives led by Native Americans in Philanthropy and the Bush Foundation. Panelists will discuss their process of grantmaking based on extensive…

For undercapitalized economic corridors, small businesses face many hurdles. By combining the expertise of three national partners, Truist Foundation’s multi-year initiative "Where It Starts," aims to strengthen small businesses and create career pathways for underserved communities. In this…

Philanthropic institutions are facing mounting challenges in their pursuit of a just world for all. Foundation leaders must confront these legal, communication, and reputational risks head-on support the communities they serve. In this session, tailored for CEOs, participants will learn about…

Heirs’ property is inherited property that has been passed down without a will or other legal instruments and affects a family's ability to maintain stable housing and build intergenerational wealth. Present in all ethnic groups and geographies, it is concentrated in those with lower incomes or…

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…

Community-centered economic development frameworks drive more accessible economic growth across communities. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to community development, addresses social determinants of health and coordinates between stakeholders to create grassroots-inspired change. Learn…

What is a community foundation? State revenue programs, tax credits, and scholarship programs increasingly force state regulators to answer this question. In this session, hear how--through civic engagement and self-regulation--community foundation leaders have successfully positioned Community…

This session will showcase lessons learned in disaster response from the 2020 global pandemic to the 2024 hurricanes that devastated Florida’s Gulf Coast. A collective effort from every department rooted in trust, clarity, and alignment is essential in deploying life sustaining support, as quickly…

When local crises unfold, community foundations often find themselves swiftly at the forefront, leading and partnering to help fill the gaps, and communications staff are often asked to step in and up in new and different ways. Join us for a session on crisis communications featuring field…