Working Across Differences
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Coming Together, Not Apart: Inside the Work of Turning Conflict Into Collaboration
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Coming Together, Not Apart: Inside the Work of Turning Conflict Into Collaboration is the second of three Council on Foundations publications exploring philanthropy's involvement in developing the heartset, mindset, and skillset to lead collaboratively across differences. It dives deep into how…
Ricardo G. Huerta Niño is the Associate Director for the Great Communities Collaborative Initiative at the San Francisco Foundation. He works with funders, non-profits, and public sector partners to implement policy advocacy strategies focused on housing, transportation, land use, and climate…
Ryanne Jennings is the President/CEO of the Wayne County Community Foundation and joined the organization in 2019. She has her BS in Public Health from Temple University and certificates of Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Scranton, Nonprofit Management and Nonprofit Fundraising from…
Leah Anyanwu is a Program Specialist at the LEGO Foundation. In this capacity, she supports the Foundation’s early childhood portfolio with a focus on children affected by displacement. A passionate educator and advocate, she has over a decade of experience working in education with a focus on ECD…
Marie Cleaves Rothacker is passionate about connecting people across disciplines for the greater good. She does this through her work in philanthropy by supporting a breadth of community benefit organizations, legacy givers, and giving circles. Her multidisciplinary work has included contributions…
Richard volunteers as Vice Chair of the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation’s Board of Directors in Pierce County, Washington. His personal mission statement is to “build whole, affirming and just community through deep listening, reflecting and storytelling.”
Richard is also on the Board of the…
Laura Speer is the Director of Strategy at the Annie E. Casey Foundation where she works with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement the Foundation’s vision of a brighter future for all young people in the United States. Prior to her current position, Laura had primary…
Leading Across Differences - January Peer Learning Circle
This peer learning circle is designed to facilitate connections, build relationships, and foster candid discussion about the rewards and challenges of working to connect and collaborate across differences. Meeting every other month, the peer learning circle provides a supportive environment…
2025 Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort Application Q&A
Are you looking for a supportive community of funders to help you build constructive dialogue and understanding across differences? You’ll get just that with the Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort.
The Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort is a facilitated virtual learning experience meeting…
Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals Course - Virtual - September/October 2025
Taught by a variety of seasoned and experienced community foundation leaders and Council experts, this course helps community foundation staff and board members master the unique aspects of the community foundation field. You'll learn about effective practices, get helpful tools and information,…
Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals Course - Virtual - August 2025
Taught by a variety of seasoned and experienced community foundation leaders and Council experts, this course helps community foundation staff and board members master the unique aspects of the community foundation field. You'll learn about effective practices, get helpful tools and information,…
Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals Course - Virtual - May 2025
Taught by a variety of seasoned and experienced community foundation leaders and Council experts, this course helps community foundation staff and board members master the unique aspects of the community foundation field. You'll learn about effective practices, get helpful tools and information,…
Coming Together, Not Apart: How Philanthropy Supports Connection in a Time of Dangerous Division
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Coming Together, Not Apart: How Philanthropy Supports Connection in a Time of Dangerous Division is the first of three Council on Foundations publications exploring philanthropy's involvement in developing the heartset, mindset, and skillset to lead collaboratively across differences. It dives deep…
As Director of Engaged Learning at The Denver Foundation, Dr. Tim Wilmot works to center the perspectives of those at the heart of the Foundation’s work and to measure and report on outcomes. Tim has 15 years of experience in philanthropy, developing and implementing strategies for assessing…
Coming Together, Not Apart - References
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Part 1 | Part 2
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How Philanthropy Supports Connection in a Time of Dangerous Division
See Kleinfeld, R. (2023). “Polarization, Democracy, and Political Violence in the United States: What the Research Says.” Working Paper. Carnegie Endowment for International…
2024 Annual Member Meeting
Join us for the Council's Annual Member Meeting. The virtual Member Meeting will:
Feature the State of the Council address from Kathleen Enright, President and CEO, Council on Foundations;
Approve nominations for the Board of Directors.
In advance, please also register to participate in the…