1642 Results for “community”

Blog | Effective Family Philanthropy in Action

How Family Philanthropies Can Support Community Organizing to Strengthen the Fabric of US Democracy
June 17, 2025 | Loren McArthur
Family philanthropy is uniquely positioned to support a healthy democracy by funding community organizing, which often aligns well with their values and can fill funding gaps in meaningful ways, argues Loren McArthur.  Many family donors are worried about the state of American democracy. Today, just 34 percent of Americans are satisfied with the way democracy is working in the United Read More

Director of Community Building
January 22, 2025
The YS Kim Foundation is dedicated to empowering Korean Americans by fostering leadership, celebrating cultural identity, and building a vibrant, connected community. Through signature initiatives like Camp Naru, the YS Kim Scholars Program, and year-round community engagement efforts, we provide meaningful opportunities for youth and young adults to embrace their heritage, form lasting connections, and develop as confident, impactful leaders. Read More
Events & Webinars | Community Foundations Network

2025 Community Foundations Family Philanthropy Network Workshop
September 16, 2025
About the Workshop The Community Foundations Family Philanthropy Network Workshop is an opportunity to learn from your peers and build professional skills. The workshop will include both skill-building sessions on topics top of mind for community foundation staff who work with philanthropic families, and time for networking with peers from community foundations across the country. Where The workshop will take place Read More
Events & Webinars | Community Foundations Network

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
Events & Webinars | Community Foundations Network

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
Events & Webinars | Community Foundations Network

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
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Board Chair Peer Network: Beyond the Family: Engaging Community Trustees
December 9, 2025
More information about the topic for this event is forthcoming. The NCFP Board Chair Peer Network, chaired by Liz Bonner and Nicole Seawell, provides a space for board chairs to share best practices, address challenges, and connect with colleagues. If you are not yet a member of the Board Chair Peer Network, you may join here. Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Board Chair Peer Network: Navigating Change in Partnership and Community
May 20, 2025 | Nicole Seawell, Elizabeth Snowdon Bonner
As philanthropy navigates an uncertain and changing landscape, it’s important to draw on the expertise and experience of peers to explore how family donors continue to effectively support their communities. Whether acting in solidarity with nonprofit partners, mobilizing additional resources, or seeking opportunities to support big new ideas, family philanthropies have the power, influence, and the ability to move nimbly Read More
Events & Webinars | Community Foundations Network

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

Director, Grantee and Community Partnerships
October 31, 2024
The Director of Grantee and Community Partnerships leads the Frechette Family Foundation’s Child and Family Well-Being grantmaking strategy in Chicago. Responsibilities include nurturing community relationships, promoting supportive grantee partnerships, managing a multi-year grantmaking budget, and facilitating learning opportunities. Ideal candidates embody the foundation’s values, are mission-driven and collaborative, and have experience that positions them for success in the role. Reporting Read More

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