Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Save the Date: Fourth Quarter BIPOC Leaders Peer Network

November 14, 2024
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
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: Situating Power for Impact: Leadership from Every Role

April 18, 2024 | June L. Wilson
How can BIPOC professionals in family philanthropy use their leadership for impact, regardless of their roles or titles? Longtime philanthropy leader and Compton Foundation President June Wilson will share words of wisdom on how we can each lean into leadership and feel empowered. If you are unable to attend this event, but are interested in being a part of the Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Non-Family Staff Peer Network: The Art of Consultant Engagement

Engaging a consultant with the expertise you need can be critical to extending your impact. Knowing when, where, and how to use a consultant is often challenging. Join Julianna Cagle, president of The Goizueta Foundation, and Kaky Grant of Grant Philanthropy as they share the impetus and process for working together and lessons learned. Following the presentation, join your peers Read More
Events & Webinars | Salons

How Family Philanthropy Can Support Free, Fair, and Representative Elections in 2024

In this salon conversation, family philanthropy donors will have the opportunity to learn about critical election-related areas of giving and major 501(c)(3) funding opportunities associated with each area. After every election cycle, nonprofit leaders working on strengthening democracy and civic engagement report that the funding they received often came too late to have meaningful impact. The goal of field leaders Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Strategic Lifespan Peer Network: What Spending Down Well Can Accomplish—Lessons Learned from the Pierce Family Foundation

The Pierce Family Foundation sunsetted at the end of 2023. Why did they decide to spend down? How did they ensure they provided the most impactful support to nonprofits? Join us for a conversation with Laura Jansen, former Director of Programs and Operations at the Pierce Family Foundation, and Denis Pierce, President and Founder of the Foundation, who will share Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Board Chair Peer Network: Leading in Complex Systems

Philanthropy often seeks to change systems that are complex and intersectional. While no one funder can address all of pieces of the system, identifying the right approach for any organization can be a complex process in and of itself. Board chairs are responsible for leading their organizations and families through these processes, balancing internal and external dynamics. Jason Franklin will Read More
Events & Webinars | Learning and Action Cohort

[Application Deadline Extended] 2024 Strengthening Democracy Learning and Action Cohort

March 18, 2024 | Sayu Bhojwani, Jennifer Cho
The deadline to apply to participate in the Strengthening Democracy Learning and Action Cohort has been extended to March 18. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Strengthening Democracy Learning & Action Network Overview Hosted by NCFP and developed with the expert knowledge and facilitation of the team Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Non-Family Staff Peer Network: Reflecting Back and Looking Forward

January 25, 2024
Join your colleagues to discuss your 2024 aspirations as non-family staff leaders. There will be opportunities to share your philanthropy’s successes in 2023 and the goals and priorities you have for the new year. In addition to a large group discussion, this meeting will include small group breakouts where you can share resources, tools, and approaches to support your work Read More
Events & Webinars | Learning and Action Cohort

Application Deadline: 2024 Racial Justice Learning and Action Cohort

January 31, 2024
Racial Justice Learning & Action Network Overview The National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) has partnered with Bari Katz and Edgar Villanueva of Leverage Philanthropic Partners to create a Learning and Action Cohort that will: provide participants with knowledge and tools to operationalize their commitment to racial equity in their grantmaking, governance, and operations be grounded in a root-cause analysis Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: Embracing the Marathon: Stay Engaged in Equity Work

January 18, 2024 | Dr. LaTonya Penny, Audrey Jacobs
Whether you have been tasked to lead equity efforts within your organization, or engage in equity advancement tangentially, this discussion with peers will energize you and provide insight on how, if, and when to stay engaged in equity work. Join to learn more about how your peers are navigating this work, and share your own practices and experiences. This meeting Read More