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Events & Webinars | Community Foundations Network

Community Foundations Topical Call: Playing Multiple Roles as a Philanthropic Advisor

April 11, 2024 | Daria Teutonico, Tony Macklin

As philanthropic services staff at community foundations, we’re called to play many, sometimes conflicting roles: order taker, steward, expert consultant, facilitator, influencer, salesperson, consigliere, and more. How can we effectively clarify and balance the expectations of these roles within and across the families we support? Can we be trusted advisors while influencing families’ giving in ways that align with our Read More

Events & Webinars | Regional Convenings

Operationalizing Equity Commitments: The Role of the Family Foundation Board—Minneapolis Regional Convening

March 28, 2024 | Flor Frey, Bill Graves, Ambar Cristina Hanson

We invite you to join us and other Minnesota-based family philanthropies on March 28 for a conversation on operationalizing equity in family philanthropy. Recently, schools and funders, among other institutions, have faced backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Against this backdrop, family philanthropy has an opportunity—and, arguably, a responsibility—to act on its expressed commitments to equity. Join us Read More

Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Board Chair & Emerging Leaders Peer Networks Joint Meeting: Next generation engagement and generational transitions on foundation boards

December 3, 2024 | Rebecca Randall, Elizabeth Snowdon Bonner, Katherine Osborne Valdez

A discussion on next-generation engagement and generational transition on foundation boards. More information about the topic for this event is forthcoming. In the meantime, please save the date on your calendar and we will let you know when registration is open. The final 30 minutes will be open for peer space for connection, regardless of the topic. If you are Read More

Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Board Chair Peer Network: Philanthropy in Complex, Multi-Generational Families

May 21, 2024 | Elizabeth Snowdon Bonner, Katherine Osborne Valdez, Ashley Blanchard

In family philanthropy, there can be an inherent tension between balancing individual philanthropic priorities with a collective family philanthropic endeavor. Families’ abilities to work together effectively in their philanthropy is dependent not only on the way they design their collective giving, but also in how they structure the philanthropic activities outside of it. The responsibility of the board chair is Read More

Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Save the Date: Fourth Quarter Rural Funders Peer Network

November 7, 2024

NCFP’s Rural Funders Peer Network, chaired by Erin Borla and Wynn Rosser, provides a space for learning and discussion for philanthropic families and community foundations working in rural areas, including those funding in rural Tribal places. More information about the topic for this event is forthcoming. In the meantime, please save the date on your calendar and we will let you Read More

Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Rural Funders Peer Network: Rural Libraries as Community Hubs

May 16, 2024 | Darryl Tocker, Stephanie Chase, Erin Borla, Wynn Rosser

Rural libraries are more than repositories of books. They are community anchors that are hubs of learning, connection and cultural enrichment. These libraries provide an array of services that cater to people of all ages, backgrounds and socioeconomic status. Young families, school kids and seniors alike are able to access information, educational support, and cultural enrichment, all in safe and inclusive spaces. [1] Libraries in Read More

Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Strategic Lifespan Peer Network: Supporting Social Movements: How a Spend Down Foundation Can Make a More Impactful Difference

June 25, 2024 | Vanessa Silberman, Sharon Yazowski, Anne Marie Toccket, Priscilla Enriquez

What caused the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation to move from gifting 6 to 8 percent of their total assets annually, to a decision to spend down its $150M in assets by 2041? What impact do they hope to make during that time? Join us for a conversation with Sharon Yazowski, CEO, and Vanessa Silberman, Executive Vice President on the Read More

Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Save the Date: Fourth Quarter Engaging Youth Peer Network

November 1, 2024

NCFP’s Engaging Youth Peer Network, co-chaired by Neil Gobioff, Cadence Miller, is a learning and connection space for donors, trustees, and staff members who work at family foundations in NCFP’s member network. This network gathers several times a year to share resources, tools, and strategies for inspiring and engaging youth in family philanthropy. More information about the topic for this Read More

Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Engaging Youth Peer Network: Successful Methods for Engaging Youth in Family Philanthropy

May 15, 2024

While educating and encouraging youth to actively participate in philanthropy can be challenging, it can also be very rewarding. This conversation will center on the success stories of engaging youth. Join us to hear from Craig Kelley of the Kelley Foundation about what strategies and tools have been helpful in involving youth at his foundation. We will also have ample Read More

Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Save the Date: Fourth Quarter Non-Family Staff Peer Network

November 20, 2024

NCFP’s Non-family Staff Peer Network, chaired by Christy Uchida and Chris Steed, is designed for senior level non-family staff members who work at family foundations in NCFP’s member network. More information about the topic for this event is forthcoming. In the meantime, please save the date on your calendar and we will let you know when registration is open. If Read More

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