Leadership Development

This event is for Career Pathways Program Alumni who want to step away from the challenges of their day-to-day to find renewed energy and motivation. Over the two and a half days, attendees will embark on activities that sharpen leadership skills holistically through a lens of career development…

Join us for a conversation to learn more about applying to and participating in the 2026-27 Career Pathways Program.  During this session we will answer questions regarding: 2026-27 program schedule Curriculum Application Process Waldman Scholarship Program benefits, outcomes, and…

Join us for a conversation to learn more about applying to and participating in the 2026-27 Career Pathways Program.  During this session we will answer questions regarding: 2026-27 program schedule Curriculum Application Process Waldman Scholarship Program benefits, outcomes, and…

Join Resetting the Table (RTT) and the Council on Foundations for a training that offers a comprehensive framework for facilitating courageous and constructive communication across lines of difference. Through this intensive training, philanthropic leaders will build advanced facilitation skills…

Federal Policy Updates Join fellow community foundation CEOs for a dynamic and insightful roundtable focused on the latest federal policy developments and its potential implications for philanthropy. This conversation will provide critical updates, offer space for peer exchange, and explore…

Leading Locally All Year Long Even though the conference is over, the learning continues! Our Leading Locally All Year Long webinar series explores topics designed specifically for community foundations and place-based funders, including some of our most popular sessions from Leading Locally 2025…

Measuring & Communicating Impact ​​​​Fellow community foundation CEOs joined this dynamic and insightful roundtable on impact assessment. This session focused on leveraging data, analytics, and measurement tools in their work. Community foundation leaders shared best practices for…

This event is the Council's annual retreat for early-tenure foundation chief executives who want to step away from the challenges of their day-to-day and find renewed energy and motivation in fellowship with other new CEOs.  Hosted by Jamie Merisotis and the Lumina Foundation, it will…

Join us for the 2025-26 Career Pathways Program Information Session to learn more about applying to and participating in this program During this session expect to discuss: 2025-26 program schedule Curriculum Application Process Waldman Scholarship Program benefits, outcomes, and much more…

Join us for the 2025-26 Career Pathways Program Information Session to learn more about applying to and participating in this program During this session expect to discuss: 2025-26 program schedule Curriculum Application Process Waldman Scholarship Program benefits, outcomes, and much more…

Career Pathways is a leadership development cohort program designed to accelerate the careers of diverse professionals in the philanthropic sector. Graduates of the program will deepen their expertise, expand their networks, and hone their leadership skills to advance the field. Career…

Understanding the ALICE Reports September's Community Foundation CEO Roundtable intended to provide a range of information and discussion on a key population that community foundations are increasingly asked to serve — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed…

This retreat is an opportunity to step away from the challenges of your day-to-day and find renewed energy and motivation in fellowship with other new CEOs. This event is the Council's annual retreat for early-tenure community foundation chief executives. Hosted by Fred Blackwell and the San…

Strategies for Navigating the Fiscal Cliff's Effects on Individuals and Nonprofits During the pandemic, federal aid played a vital role in bolstering nonprofits, ensuring their survival, and providing essential support like food, childcare, and housing to those in need. However, federal…

Cultivating Sustainable Communities: Strategies for Successful Housing Programs Community foundation executives joined this peer conversation on the ways community foundations can shape the future of housing to build vibrant and inclusive communities. During the conversation, participants…

Students for Fair Admissions Inc. Court Decision: Potential Impact on Community Foundations The U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling on two cases: Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. Harvard and SFFA v. University of North Carolina (UNC), which has impending impacts on philanthropic…