Save The Date | 2027 CFLeads Forum
Join Us in Baltimore | September 22–24, 2027

Mark your calendars! The 2027 CFLeads Forum is scheduled for September 22–24, 2027, in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted in partnership with the Baltimore Community Foundation. This year’s theme is Beyond the Brink: What’s Next for Community Foundations?

The CFLeads Forum is a one-of-a-kind national gathering for community foundation CEOs and board chairs – a unique opportunity to connect with peers from across the country, explore the evolving role of community foundations, and engage in meaningful conversations that strengthen community leadership. Through thought-provoking discussions, practical learning, and invaluable networking, participants leave inspired with new ideas and stronger connections to advance their work back home.

We’re excited to welcome you to Baltimore, where we’ll come together with leaders from across the field to share insights, learn from one another, and continue advancing community leadership.

Civic Health at the Forum

This year, we’re excited to incorporate the Community Foundations for Civic Health Summit into the Forum program on September 23, 2027. Community Foundations for Civic Health (CFCH) – an initiative of CFLeads, the Rhode Island Foundation, the National Civic League, and other partners – enables community foundations to confidently strengthen civic health, achieving local impacts at a national scale.

The Summit will bring community foundation CEOs, board chairs, and senior-level staff together to explore the vital role community foundations can play in strengthening civic health and building communities where everyone has the opportunity to participate, contribute, and thrive. Integrating the Summit into the Forum will create additional opportunities for connection and learning across these important areas of community leadership.

Forum Information

📍 Baltimore, Maryland
📅 September 22–24, 2027

Additional details, including this year’s agenda, hotel information, and registration, will be shared in the coming months.

We look forward to seeing you in Baltimore!

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