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Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Racial and Social Justice Resource Sharing

How are you supporting the racial and social justice learning journey for your staff, donors, or community? Join three of your fellow community foundation leaders to hear how they are having equity discussions both internally and with donors. Come prepared to learn about new resources and bring your own to share. We encourage you to join via computer so we Read More
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Community Foundations Network Topical Call: CAP Study Groups

As a strategy for growth and increased impact, community foundations have long been supporting and convening professional advisors. The Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) study groups have been an important forum for foundations to build philanthropic planning education in community. How are community foundation peers supporting advisors and growing philanthropy locally? Read More
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Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Improving and Re-Envisioning Donor Experience

January 12, 2021
Have you re-envisioned your client experience? Gather with your peers to dive deeper into the recent Community Foundation Workshop presentation by Julie Littlechild, “How Client Engagement is Being Disrupted.” Building off of Julie’s workbook, we will discuss how to move from satisfaction to engagement. Prepare to better support your donors at each stage of their journey. If you missed the Read More
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Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Holiday and Winter Family Meetings

November 10, 2020
How are you preparing for holiday and winter meetings with your donor families during this challenging and partisan moment? Donors are looking for guidance as they navigate uncertain times and a changing giving landscape. Join this safe, facilitated dialogue to talk with your peers about common strategies and important questions. Resources: Civil Conversations & Social Healing at The On Being Read More
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A Community Conversation on Racial Justice

This is a tragic yet powerful moment in history; the recent murders of Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and countless other Black Americans have precipitated a national conversation on racism and oppression that is permeating every corner of the globe, yet many uncertainties exist. We recognize the need for community in these challenging times. Accordingly, Read More
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Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Envisioning the Future of Family Philanthropy Services

August 11, 2020 | Nicholas A. Tedesco, Tony Macklin
NCFP President & CEO Nick Tedesco will co-facilitate the call to discuss trends in issues and challenges he’s hearing from philanthropic families across the country, ask about the challenges your foundation and the giving families you serve are facing, and learn how NCFP can better add value to your work in the future.   Read More
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Community Foundations Network Topical Call: How Are You Managing Your Teams and Philanthropic Services Moving Forward?

July 14, 2020 | Tony Macklin
As counties re-open, how has your foundation decided to balance in-office and virtual work? How are you modifying metrics and performance expectations in your donor service and development plans? And, how are you adjusting service delivery models through the end of 2020? In this peer exchange, we’ll collect insights through verbal responses, chat, and hopefully any policies or documents you’re Read More
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Community Foundation Spark Session: Community Foundation Business Models for Family Philanthropy (Round 4)

This is NCFP’s fourth annual deep dive into how community foundations structure their business models for more intensive services to multi-generation and multi-branch families. Two foundations will serve as case studies, describing how they defined their customer segments, developed their portfolio of programs and services, worked with their board to set goals and success measures, refined their financial model for expanded services, engage advisors, and more. Their presentations will be Read More
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Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Responses to DAF Grants and the Issue of Hate in Charitable Work

Community foundations across the country have initiated a variety of responses to the issue of hate in charitable work and DAF grants. Some foundations support donors regardless of the grantee, while some have chosen to screen grants and others have even created public policies. Regardless of the foundation’s policy, your peer foundations have made tough choices and engaged in relevant Read More
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Community Foundations Network Topical Call: Community Foundation Regional Efforts and Strategies for COVID-19

April 14, 2020
In these unprecedented times, many community foundations have taken action by starting regional funds, adjusting grant timelines and expectations, and doing outreach in their local communities. NCFP is hosting a topical call as a safe space to discuss your questions, concerns, and resources around COVID-19. Join to talk through strategies and ask questions with your peers. You are welcome to Read More