There is concern that the upcoming 2020 Census may be under-resourced and over-politicized, which can lead to low response rates and the undercounting of residents of some of the most at-risk communities. All funders and communities stand to lose in this scenario, losing everything from data for…

How can philanthropic organizations unite to tackle serious, and often uncomfortable, social issues to move communities forward? This session will showcase cross-organizational and cross-sector efforts to confront attitudes and practices that divide communities along racial and ethnic lines. The…

Increasing temperatures and extreme weather events will have profound effects on the economies and health of the world’s most vulnerable communities. In this session, participants will learn how foundations are working to build resilience to climate change by investing in innovative local…

The 116th Congress has started with new political dynamics, new legislative priorities, and new opportunities to pursue our sector’s goals. Hear from two of our sector’s top public policy and advocacy experts for a peek inside the workings of Washington’s political apparatus. Get…

The leadership of today’s foundations represents $700-800 billion dollars in assets. Economists estimate that even with a rigorous program of grants and program-related investments, all but a select group are dedicating more than 13% of their assets to charitable and social endeavors…

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 increased the unrelated business income tax (UBIT) liability for many tax-exempt organizations by imposing a tax on the cost of providing certain employee benefits such as parking, transportation and fitness facilities, and by changing how unrelated business…

Have a legacy program whose objectives no longer aligns with your latest funding priorities? Have you funded the same nonprofit organizations over the years but want to invest resources elsewhere? Are you in the process of changing the strategic direction of your corporate giving program or…

In recent years, a growing number of foundations have worked to transform their institutions into learning organizations equipped with the skills to create, acquire, analyze, and transfer knowledge. What can we learn from those who have intentionally designed their systems and processes to be…

Growing economic and racial inequality threaten the prosperity of metropolitan regions across the country. Addressing both issues is the defining challenge for philanthropy and its partners. In California’s Bay Area, uneven wage growth and a shortage of housing have converged to create a…

We live in an increasingly unstable and volatile climate causing wider spread damage across the United States. A spotlight was briefly placed on the challenges facing America’s isolated Territories in the US Caribbean following the devastation of two Category 5 Hurricanes in September 2017.…

The nature of work is changing and there are many people struggling to garner the skills they need to advance in their careers and gain economic mobility. This amount of rapid change is galvanizing both companies and the public workforce system to come up with new solutions to equip people with…

Today, America is fractured across many divisions. Religion can continue to be a barrier of division, or it can be engaged as a bridge of cooperation for all communities. As conveners and leaders within civil society, foundations have a critical role to play in protecting America’s long…

Does your foundation have the strategy and systems in place to effectively address the complexity of the challenges you aim to impact? Join a conversation with leading funders and thinkers who have developed frameworks and approaches that enable creative thinking around how to effectively change…

Investing in place is a tool that foundations are exploring as a means toward achieving more – and more equitable – local impact. In many cases, place-based investing does not require a complex foundation investment strategy; rather, some foundations are finding success by sticking a…

The usual metrics used to assess the national economy hide an enormous variety of experiences for workers and communities—flattening America’s rich diversity to a single number. Families have detailed knowledge of their own economic situations that may not align with the narratives…

Place-based funders tackle a range of geographic, social and political challenges. This session provides a case study of how two Foundations in seemingly polar environments are gaining ground. From Redding, California to Miami, Florida we will explore: How are private sector, nonprofit…