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  September 2008
October 2008
November 2008

September 2008

Family Philanthropy Teleconference Series
September 4, 2008

National Center for Family Philanthropy
 

Executive Transitions: Helping Your Grantees Through Leadership Changes

According to a recent survey, 75 percent of nonprofit executive directors plan to leave in the next five years. What does this mean for the stability of your grantees, and what can you do to ease these transitions? Patrick Corvington, senior associate of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, will share strategies for how foundations, small or large, can engage grantees in conversation about succession planning and support their efforts during times of transition.

Aspen Institute Philanthropy Seminar
Beginning September 24-25

The Aspen Institute
Washington, DC
 
 

The Aspen Institute invites you to join a small group of peers from the Greater Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area for a unique and meaningful exploration of values and the purpose of philanthropy. Beginning in September 2008, and meeting quarterly through December 2009, The Aspen Philanthropy Seminar –Washington, DC, will convene a small group of philanthropists seeking:
          • a community of peers,
          • opportunities to explore ways that philanthropic giving can lend meaning.
          • ways to effect real change in the world.

National Conference
September 18-20, 2008
Association of Small Foundations
Denver, CO
 

Over 500 donors, trustees and staff of small-staffed foundations will gather for three exceptional days of learning and networking. Includes a keynote address by Ambassador James Joseph. Only happens once every two years!

October 2008

Family Philanthropy Teleconference Series
October 2, 2008
National Center for Family Philanthropy
 

Engaging Stakeholders—Grantees and the Community—for Better Grantmaking

Courtney Bourns, Director of Programs for Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, will offer strategies for authentically engaging grantees and other community members to achieve your mutual goals. Mary Walachy, Executive Director of the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation, will share the story of Davis’ city-wide stakeholder engagement process. She’ll describe how the process led to important results and transformed the way foundation staff and family board members approach their work.

60th Anniversary Conference
October 2-4, 2008

Conference of Southwest Foundations
Hilton Austin, Austin, TX
  Grantmakers from across the Southwest and beyond will convene this October for learning and networking with colleagues at this year's site, the Hilton Austin, which offers the perfect backdrop for engaging sessions showcasing innovative ideas, timely information and best practices for foundations.
New England Family Philanthropy Conference
October 22-24, 2008

Connecticut Council for Philanthropy
Associated Grantmakers
Maine Philanthropy Center
Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island
National Center for Family Philanthropy
Water's Edge Resort, Westbrook, CT
  Join your New England colleagues in family philanthropy at the Water's Edge Resort in Westbrook, Connecticut, for a conference on current issues in family foundations, giving, and family philanthropy.

Who should attend?  Donors, current or future trustees, and staff from family philanthropies, including those new to grantmaking as well as those with long experience.

What is offered? Interactive sessions on such topics as: succession planning, engaging the next generation, handling family dynamics, building effective boards, successfully collaborating, and navigating transitions.

Why attend? Networking, learning and inspiration.

Register now.  For more information, visit the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.

2008 Fall Forum
October 22-24, 2008

Family Office Exchange
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, Chicago, IL
 

Plan now to join Family Office Exchange (FOX) for three days of wealth education, informative group discussion and lively interaction with your peers at the Fall Forum in Chicago. Features a keynote address by renowned political analyst and presidential advisor David Gergen. Of special note is a presentation devoted to the issues of sustaining a family legacy. For more information, contact Karen Rush at krush@familyoffice.com or 312.327.1211.

November 2008

2008 Annual Meeting
November 6-8, 2008
Philanthropy Roundtable
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, FL
 

The Annual Meeting is The Philanthropy Roundtable's flagship event. The meeting provides donors with extensive opportunities to network among fellow philanthropists and to explore new ideas, strategies, and best practices with leading experts. A broad range of topics are presented in small, intimate breakout sessions, discussion groups, and plenary sessions, providing attendees with the opportunity to create a unique experience tailored to their specific interests.

At the November 2008 Annual Meeting, Strengthening our Free Society, The Philanthropy Roundtable will highlight organizations that are achieving excellence in philanthropy, address philanthropic freedom and donor intent, and help donors advance liberty, opportunity, and personal responsibility, in America and abroad.

2008 Annual Conference
November 9-11, 2008
Independent Sector
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
  At the heart of the 2008 IS Annual Conference, to be held in Philadelphia November 9-11, will be four insightful plenary sessions featuring:
  • An analysis of the 2008 election;
  • A conversation with Ford Foundation President Luis Ubiñas;
  • Insights from new IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman, followed by IS President and CEO Diana Aviv’s keynote on the challenges facing our organizations and our communities; and
  • An examination of the state of race and gender in America, using the historic 2008 campaign as a starting point.

Learn more, including descriptions of the four tracks of breakout sessions and special events such as the Public Policy Action Institute and the Global Civil Society Dinner.

Moving Women's Philanthropy Forward:  Influences, Intent, Impact
20th Annual Symposium
November 13-14, 2008
Women's Philanthropy Institute, Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
University Place Conference Center and Hotel, Indianapolis, IN
  The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University’s 20th Annual Symposium, “Moving Women’s Philanthropy Forward: Influences, Intent, Impact,” in Indianapolis on November 13-14, 2008 presents an opportunity for senior-level nonprofit and foundation professionals, fundraisers, and other decision makers to gain a deeper understanding of the evolving, versatile field of women’s philanthropy. Through a mix of keynote and breakout sessions, participants will explore this multifaceted arena and will reflect on women’s roles in philanthropy in the United States and around the world. Keynote speakers include Ms. Lisa Witter, Chief Operating Officer, Fenton Communications; Ms. Anne Mosle, Vice President for Programs, W. K. Kellogg Foundation; Ms. Kimberly B. Davis, Vice President, Global Philanthropy, and President, JPMorgan Chase Foundation; and Ms. Julie Fisher Cummings, Managing Trustee, Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation with daughter Ms. Caroline Cummings.

More than 20 presenters will address topics ranging from models of engagement for maximum impact, women’s influence in giving to education, leadership, the real impact of collective giving, next generation donor engagement, philanthropy among women of color, and more. Review the program and register online at http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu