Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Family Philanthropy Case Studies
Family dynamics are a part of family philanthropy. Our July topical call will tackle case studies featuring Mary Phillips from GMA Foundations. Read More
Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Getting Started on Family Philanthropy
Many members of this network are just getting started with or working to establish best practices for their family philanthropy services. Come learn from Jennifer Curry at the Oregon Community Foundation, Donna Coury from the Akron Community Foundation, and Amy Beth Dudley from the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis! Read More
Save the Date: Fourth Quarter Community Foundations Network Program
December 4, 2025
NCFP Community Foundations Family Philanthropy Network quarterly programs offer a space for shared learning on family philanthropy basics, discussion on emerging trends and tools, and regular time for peer connection. 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. Read More
Community Foundations Network: Strategies for Engaging the Next Generation of Youth
June 26, 2025 | Annie Hurwitz
Join us for a peer-to-peer conversation led by the Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF) about ways to engage youth at your community foundation. Hear how GHCF is approaching this work and what tools and strategies have worked to reach and increase youth involvement. Following the brief presentation, we will convene breakout groups to allow you to share your own experiences Read More
Community Foundations Network: How Community Foundations Can Use the Bold Solutions Network to Identify Funding Opportunities
April 10, 2025 | Emma Poole, Karen Minkel
The Bold Solutions Network connects funders with high-impact proposals which are vetted through open calls by Lever for Change (LFC). Join us to hear from Karen Minkel and Emma Pool of Lever for Change on how community foundations can use the Bold Solutions Network to identify funding opportunities in their service areas. They will discuss the 2023 Yield Giving Open Read More
Engaging Youth Peer Network: Orienting the Next Generation to Your Philanthropy’s Purpose
March 20, 2025
Facilitating conversations about wealth and philanthropy can be intimidating and challenging, but it is important to explain your philanthropic purpose to ground and inform next-generation youth in your work. Join us for an interactive discussion about engaging youth (ages 15–18) that will focus on the role of the staff members in this process. Attendees will join a breakout group to connect with Read More
Save the Date: Fourth Quarter BIPOC Leaders Peer Network
November 20, 2025
NCFP’s BIPOC Leaders Peer Network, chaired by Audrey Jacobs and Dr. LaTonya Penny, is a learning and connection space for leaders of color in family philanthropy. Designed for donors, trustees, staff members, and advisors of family philanthropies, the network offers opportunities to to address the challenges and opportunities BIPOC leaders encounter within family philanthropies and family systems. More information about Read More
BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: How Solidarity & Connection to Philanthropic Affinity Groups Can Support Your Work
Having diverse voices and perspectives in philanthropic organizations helps to advance, inform, and support effective grantmaking and operations practices. While the participation of BIPOC professionals in family philanthropy is essential for impactful work, turnover remains high. Join us to discuss the importance of affinity spaces and learn about the work of organizations providing resources to support BIPOC practitioners and their Read More
BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: Unpacking Reparations Through a BIPOC Lens
December 12, 2024
Following the webinar A Racial Reparations Framework for Family Philanthropy, the BIPOC Peer Network will meet to continue the discussion of this important topic. Join us on December 12 for a conversation facilitated by BIPOC Leaders Peer Network Co-chairs Audrey Jacobs and Dr. LaTonya Penny. Unpack what it means to do reparative work as a BIPOC professional. Join us for Read More
Community Foundations Network: Engaging Next Generation Adults and Structuring Your Philanthropic Advising Services—Connect With Peers
February 13, 2025
Join us for peer-led discussions on these two topics: How can families effectively engage next-generation adults in their philanthropy? How can community foundations structure and position their philanthropic advising services? This is an opportunity for peer learning and connection for philanthropic advising staff at community foundations. Choose your topic and join a breakout room to share your experiences and learn Read More
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