Strengthening Communities

Constructive Journalism, a method from Denmark, offers a way to center community needs while fostering civic dialogue. By funding this approach, philanthropy empowers journalism that helps people hear each other and find local solutions. This webinar will explore how the Community Foundation…

Training Hours Tuesday, September 29: 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET Thursday, October 1: 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET Throughout the training, sessions will include: Insight from Council's top-notch legal team that interacts with nearly 2,000 foundation leaders each year Trends spotted by our broader team,…

Training Hours Tuesday, February 3: 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET Thursday, February 5: 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET Throughout the training, sessions will include: Insight from Council's top-notch legal team that interacts with nearly 2,000 foundation leaders each year Trends spotted by our broader team,…

Topic: Fueling Your Foundation: Strategies for Unrestricted Funds and Growing Impact  Join fellow donor service professionals for a practical and engaging discussion on securing operating support and expanding field of interest funds. We’ll share strategies for raising unrestricted dollars,…

At a former convent in Portland, Maine, the air hums with children’s laughter and the clinking of meals being prepared in the communal kitchen. Those sounds bouncing across the halls of the Frances Warde House would have been unimaginable in June 2023, when Maine officials turned to the John T.…

This is a session in our Leading Locally All Year Long series, featuring content designed for place-based funders. Members, view the event recap and the session recording.

How can funders drive lasting, systemic change in their communities? In this session, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and The Pew Charitable Trusts will highlight recent collaborative efforts in Tennessee to reform court-enforced debt collection practices. Through real-world…

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Topic: Thriving in Donor Services with a Small and Mighty Team Small team juggling big responsibilities? You’re not alone! Join fellow donor service professionals for a fun and supportive discussion on how to keep things running smoothly, even with staff turnover and limited resources. We’ll swap…

Topic: Open Networking Join fellow community foundation donor services staff for networking designed to spark connection and idea-sharing. This informal gathering will feature small breakout rooms with guided discussion questions to help build relationships, exchange insights, and support one…

Topic: Measuring and Communicating Impact Join this peer discussion on impact assessment and learn how to use data, analytics, and measurement tools to evaluate donor contributions and communicate results effectively. This virtual meet-up will cover best practices for demonstrating impact and…

Topic: Trust-Based Philanthropy Join us for an interactive Virtual Meet-Up designed for Community Foundation Donor Services staff to explore trust-based philanthropy. This session offers a space to connect with peers, share experiences, and discuss strategies for building stronger, more…

Legacy and Multi-Generational Giving Join us for our first Donor Services Virtual Meet-Up of 2025! We will focus our conversation on learning strategies from peers in navigating Multi-Generational Legacy Giving. Join fellow community foundation donor services staff for a collaborative discussion…

When Yeselie and Vilenti Tulloch founded the Academic Leadership Association, they were newcomers to the nonprofit sector. Being unfamiliar with grantmaking, applying for funding wasn't even on their radar – until the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM) reached out.  "Someone…