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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Revitalization for Community Foundations: How to Prevent Displacement & Create Prosperity
DESCRIPTION:Over the past decade\, hundreds of U.S. neighborhoods have increased prosperity while preventing displacement – demonstrating that inclusive growth is possible when leaders implement the right strategies. In this webinar\, Common Good Labs will share a national\, data-driven perspective on what thriving communities did differently and what those lessons mean for community foundations working to advance economic mobility. \nRhett Morris of Common Good Labs and the Brookings Institution will highlight research from hundreds of successful neighborhoods\, surface patterns that distinguish opportunity-rich communities\, and offer actionable insights that foundations can apply locally. The session will also introduce a follow-up\, hands-on workshop opportunity where all community foundations (particularly in medium to larger cities) will receive customized city- and neighborhood-level data and collaborate on evidence-based strategies tailored to their communities. \n\nWebinar Details\n\nDate: March 18\, 2026\nTime: 2 – 3 p.m. Eastern\nRegistration: Click HERE
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/neighborhood-revitalization-for-community-foundations-how-to-prevent-displacement-create-prosperity/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T150000
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SUMMARY:Community Leadership Lab
DESCRIPTION:Not available anywhere else in the field\, this introductory course is designed to build the skills\, knowledge and resources of community foundation staff to embrace and/or deepen their community leadership practice. \nWhether you are new to the community foundation field or just new to the concept of community leadership\, this introductory course is for you! \nCommunity foundation staff who register for this unique course will: \n\nIntroduce and advance practical applications for CFLeads’ Framework for Community Leadership\, meeting people where they are on their community leadership journey\nOrient attendees on how they can leverage their current work and leadership\nProvide and discuss case studies of community foundations that have operationalized the framework at various levels\nHelp participants interact with\, and learn from\, other community foundation leaders through engaging discussions\, small group breakouts and networking opportunities\n\nThese virtual sessions will also feature guest speakers who will share real-life experiences on how community leadership plays out on the ground\, and provide insights on the skills needed to do this important work both now and in the future. \n\nSeries Details\nThe series includes three virtual sessions in a two-hour format over three days in December 2025 \nSession Dates \nDecember 2\, December 4\, December 9 in 2025 | Each session will take place from 3–5 p.m. Eastern \n\nSession I: Building Blocks for Community Leadership\nSession II: Leveraging Your Organizational Assets\nSession III: Deep Dive – Community Leadership for the Current Moment\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \nAny community foundation staff or board member who wants to learn how to bring a community leadership framework to their work is eligible to attend. We encourage multiple staff or board membersfrom a community foundation to attend. \nRegistrants for virtual sessions are expected to attend all three sessions. Virtual sessions will be hosted on the *Zoom Meetings platform. You must use the video and audio for Zoom to participate. \n*To receive the Zoom link\, please register by clicking the button below and following the instructions on the final page of registration titled “Thank you for registering.” \n\nRegistration\nCFLeads Investor Registration | price per person – $299 \nNon-Investor Registration | price per person – $375 \nRegistration for Community Leadership Lab is now CLOSED.
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/community-leadership-lab/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T150000
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SUMMARY:Community Leadership Lab
DESCRIPTION:Not available anywhere else in the field\, this introductory course is designed to build the skills\, knowledge and resources of community foundation staff to embrace and/or deepen their community leadership practice. \nWhether you are new to the community foundation field or just new to the concept of community leadership\, this introductory course is for you! \nCommunity foundation staff who register for this unique course will: \n\nIntroduce and advance practical applications for CFLeads’ Framework for Community Leadership\, meeting people where they are on their community leadership journey\nOrient attendees on how they can leverage their current work and leadership\nProvide and discuss case studies of community foundations that have operationalized the framework at various levels\nHelp participants interact with\, and learn from\, other community foundation leaders through engaging discussions\, small group breakouts and networking opportunities\n\nThese virtual sessions will also feature guest speakers who will share real-life experiences on how community leadership plays out on the ground\, and provide insights on the skills needed to do this important work both now and in the future. \n\nSeries Details\nThe series includes three virtual sessions in a two-hour format over three days in December 2025 \nSession Dates \nDecember 2\, December 4\, December 9 in 2025 | Each session will take place from 3–5 p.m. Eastern \n\nSession I: Building Blocks for Community Leadership\nSession II: Leveraging Your Organizational Assets\nSession III: Deep Dive – Community Leadership for the Current Moment\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \nAny community foundation staff or board member who wants to learn how to bring a community leadership framework to their work is eligible to attend. We encourage multiple staff or board membersfrom a community foundation to attend. \nRegistrants for virtual sessions are expected to attend all three sessions. Virtual sessions will be hosted on the *Zoom Meetings platform. You must use the video and audio for Zoom to participate. \n*To receive the Zoom link\, please register by clicking the button below and following the instructions on the final page of registration titled “Thank you for registering.” \n\nRegistration\nCFLeads Investor Registration | price per person – $299 \nNon-Investor Registration | price per person – $375 \nRegistration for Community Leadership Lab is now CLOSED.
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/community-leadership-lab/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T150000
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SUMMARY:Community Leadership Lab
DESCRIPTION:Not available anywhere else in the field\, this introductory course is designed to build the skills\, knowledge and resources of community foundation staff to embrace and/or deepen their community leadership practice. \nWhether you are new to the community foundation field or just new to the concept of community leadership\, this introductory course is for you! \nCommunity foundation staff who register for this unique course will: \n\nIntroduce and advance practical applications for CFLeads’ Framework for Community Leadership\, meeting people where they are on their community leadership journey\nOrient attendees on how they can leverage their current work and leadership\nProvide and discuss case studies of community foundations that have operationalized the framework at various levels\nHelp participants interact with\, and learn from\, other community foundation leaders through engaging discussions\, small group breakouts and networking opportunities\n\nThese virtual sessions will also feature guest speakers who will share real-life experiences on how community leadership plays out on the ground\, and provide insights on the skills needed to do this important work both now and in the future. \n\nSeries Details\nThe series includes three virtual sessions in a two-hour format over three days in December 2025 \nSession Dates \nDecember 2\, December 4\, December 9 in 2025 | Each session will take place from 3–5 p.m. Eastern \n\nSession I: Building Blocks for Community Leadership\nSession II: Leveraging Your Organizational Assets\nSession III: Deep Dive – Community Leadership for the Current Moment\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \nAny community foundation staff or board member who wants to learn how to bring a community leadership framework to their work is eligible to attend. We encourage multiple staff or board membersfrom a community foundation to attend. \nRegistrants for virtual sessions are expected to attend all three sessions. Virtual sessions will be hosted on the *Zoom Meetings platform. You must use the video and audio for Zoom to participate. \n*To receive the Zoom link\, please register by clicking the button below and following the instructions on the final page of registration titled “Thank you for registering.” \n\nRegistration\nCFLeads Investor Registration | price per person – $299 \nNon-Investor Registration | price per person – $375 \nRegistration for Community Leadership Lab is now CLOSED.
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/community-leadership-lab/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
CREATED:20251017T171145Z
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SUMMARY:Community Foundations for Civic Health: Reflections\, Insights & Next Steps
DESCRIPTION:Community Foundations for Civic Health: Reflections\, Insights & Next Steps\nJoin us for a virtual follow-up to the Community Foundations for Civic Health convening in Chicago. This webinar will bring together participants from the in-person gathering and other interested community foundation leaders to reflect on key themes\, share insights\, and explore actionable next steps in strengthening civic health across our communities. \nCommunity Foundations for Civic Health – an initiative led by CFLeads\, the Rhode Island Foundation\, the National Civic League\, and partners – is committed to increasing the number of community foundations confidently and effectively engaging in civic health work. Strong civic health means stronger communities: better health outcomes\, higher employment\, and increased resilience in the face of challenges. \nIn this session\, we’ll revisit the key takeaways from Chicago\, lift up promising practices from peers\, and look ahead to upcoming opportunities for collaboration and support. \nWebinar Details\n\nDate: Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025\nTime: 2 – 3 p.m. Eastern\nRegistration: Register HERE\n\nWho\nThis webinar is designed for community foundation CEOs and/or one other senior member of your staff who is leading civic health work (or who is likely to be part of future work). \nWhy Civic Health?\nWe believe civic health is the backbone of thriving communities. It’s about the strength of our civic infrastructure: the relationships between people\, between institutions\, and with the places we call home.When civic health is strong\, communities see better outcomes across the board – from improved physical health and employment rates to greater resilience during crises. When it’s weak\, divisions deepen\, and trust erodes.This convening is your opportunity to connect with peers\, learn from national experts\, and walk away with ideas and strategies to move this work forward in your community. \n \n 
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/community-foundations-for-civic-health-reflections-insights-next-steps/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T130000
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CREATED:20250722T235630Z
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SUMMARY:Power in Partnership: Advancing Economic Mobility Through Local-National Funder Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Join CFLeads for an insightful conversation as we bring together national philanthropic leaders from the Gates Foundation and the Mott Foundation to explore how funders can work together to accelerate place-based change. \nThis session – open to community foundations and national funders – will highlight the strategic roles each partner plays in collaborative efforts to advance economic mobility. Learn about promising partnership practices\, evolving strategic priorities\, and how national and local funders can complement each other to drive more effective and equitable outcomes in communities. \nJoin us for this valuable opportunity to strengthen your role in impactful\, place-based philanthropy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin Howard\, Program Officer\, Economic Mobility and Opportunity\, Gates Foundation\nNick Deychakiwsky\, Senior Program Officer\, Civil Society\, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation\nMary L. Thomas\, President & CEO\, CFLeads\nLeonard Brock\, Senior Vice President for Systems Change\, CFLeads\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nDate: Tuesday\, August 19\, 2025\nTime: 1 – 2 p.m. Eastern\n\n\nRegistration\nPlease register for the webinar by using this link. The webinar will take place on Zoom. \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/power-in-partnership-advancing-economic-mobility-through-local-national-funder-collaboration/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
CREATED:20250722T234638Z
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SUMMARY:Foundations for Community Safety Guidebook Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the final webinar in the Foundations for Community Safety Series\, where participants will get an exclusive preview of the Foundations for Community Safety Case Statement and Guidebook. This session offers a first look at the Guidebook\, designed to empower community foundations with actionable strategies to enhance safety and well-being in their regions. Participants will hear directly from the creators about the development journey\, the structure of the Guidebook\, and the essential content that will guide community leaders in their safety efforts. \nIn addition to exploring the Guidebook\, we’ll share effective strategies for its dissemination\, ensuring that community foundations have the tools they need to spread its impact far and wide. You’ll also learn more about the upcoming Milwaukee Regional Convening in September – an exciting opportunity to connect with other foundations and leaders committed to advancing community safety. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the movement and contribute to building stronger\, safer communities. \n\nWebinar Details\n\nDate: Monday\, August 18\, 2025\nTime: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\nRegistration\nPlease register for the webinar by using this link. The webinar will take place on Zoom. \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/10952/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
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SUMMARY:Applying Behavioral Science to Unlock Donor Generosity
DESCRIPTION:Join CFLeads for an insightful webinar with Ideas42\, a leader in behavioral science innovation\, as we explore how behavioral insights can help unlock greater generosity from donors. In this session\, we’ll dive into practical strategies rooted in behavioral science that can boost engagement\, build trust\, and drive more impactful giving.Don’t miss this opportunity to reimagine donor engagement through a behavioral lens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTony Bowen\, Executive Director\, Fidelity Charitable® Catalyst Fund\nEleni Fischer\, Associate Managing Director\, Ideas42\nJulia Ritz Toffoli\, Associate Managing Director\, Ideas42\nMary L. Thomas\, President & CEO\, CFLeads\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar Details\n\nDate: Wednesday\, July 30\, 2025\nTime: 1 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\nRegistration\nPlease register for the webinar by using this link. The webinar will take place on Zoom. \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/applying-behavioral-science-to-unlock-donor-generosity-guidebook-launch/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
CREATED:20250224T201731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T195947Z
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SUMMARY:Leading with Our Values in Uncertain Times: A Peer-to-Peer Learning Series for Community Foundations
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nAre you a community foundation leader hoping to support residents\, nonprofits\, and donors as your community navigates this moment of legal and cultural uncertainty? We invite you to join CFLeads for three virtual conversations among community foundation leaders who are helping their communities lean into their shared values to find common ground\, focus on solutions\, and galvanize action towards a collective community vision. Each session features: \n\nReal-world examples of how community foundations are taking the initiative to lead with values in this current moment\nOpportunities for peer-to-peer learning and exchange in small group discussions\nTools to help your community foundation put its organizational values into practice to build stronger\, more vibrant communities.\n\nThis three-part series is free of charge and open to CEOs and staff of community foundations. Active participation is highly encouraged through small group discussions and peer exchange. Space is limited. \n\nLearning Series Details\nPart 1: Our Values as Our Guide \n\nDate: Thursday\, March 6\, 2025\nTime: 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\nSimeon Banister\, President & CEO\, Rochester Area Community Foundation\nJohn L. S. Simpkins\, President & CEO\, MDC\n\nJohn L. S. Simpkins\, President & CEO of MDC\, introduces our three-part series by highlighting the opportunity that community foundations have to lead with our values in this cultural moment.  Simeon Banister\, President and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation\, follows with a discussion on how the Rochester Area Community Foundation centers its organizational values to bring clarity to its work in an eighty-county region in New York\, especially as community members experience current policy changes\, political shifts\, and uncertainty. \nIn this session\, you’ll have the opportunity to consider how your community foundation’s organizational values can be a guide for your leadership role moving forward. You’ll also hear about an interactive tool that the Rochester Area Community Foundation uses with its board and staff as an organizational pulse check\, and you’ll explore that tool in small group discussions with peers from other community foundations. \n\nPart 2: Standing Our Ground: Making the Case for Thriving Communities \n\nDate: Thursday\, March 13\, 2025\nTime: 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern\n\nFeatured Speaker: Dr. Tiffany Manuel\, President & CEO\, TheCaseMade \nCommunity foundations are uniquely positioned to help make the case for thriving\, resilient communities. This session will focus on how we can use our community position effectively and intentionally\, especially in this difficult and challenging climate.  \nIn this session\, we’ll share strategies for navigating the complex communications landscape\, avoiding common pitfalls that can lead to backfires\, and circumventing misinformation that can undermine community trust. We will also delve into the bridge-building work that is necessary to foster collaboration\, strengthen relationships\, and reinforce shared values.  \nWe’ll end this session by discussing how to empower community partners to enhance their own casemaking\, ensuring that our collective efforts remain effective\, credible\, and deeply impactful. Join us for this essential conversation on standing firm while moving forward together. \n\nPart 3: Lessons from the Field: The Moment Ahead \n\nDate: Thursday\, April 17\, 2025\nTime: 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\nTracy Edgerton\, President & CEO\, Lincoln Community Foundation\nKaren Dubois-Walton\, President & CEO\, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven\nErica Snow\, President & CEO\, Aspen Community Foundation\n\nOur final session features perspectives from community foundation leaders who represent the diversity of places\, priorities\, endowments\, and geographic areas that makes each community unique. \nThese leaders will help us make sense of key themes and take-aways from previous sessions in the series. They’ll also share how their community foundations are adapting to the post-election environment and charting next steps. We will conclude the session by providing a space for you to reflect on the ways in which you can help your community foundation embrace its organizational values and provide leadership irrespective of what lies ahead.\n \n\nRegistration\nPlease register for the learning series by using this link. The webinar will take place on Zoom. \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/leading-with-our-values-in-uncertain-times/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
CREATED:20250224T201731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T195947Z
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SUMMARY:Leading with Our Values in Uncertain Times: A Peer-to-Peer Learning Series for Community Foundations
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nAre you a community foundation leader hoping to support residents\, nonprofits\, and donors as your community navigates this moment of legal and cultural uncertainty? We invite you to join CFLeads for three virtual conversations among community foundation leaders who are helping their communities lean into their shared values to find common ground\, focus on solutions\, and galvanize action towards a collective community vision. Each session features: \n\nReal-world examples of how community foundations are taking the initiative to lead with values in this current moment\nOpportunities for peer-to-peer learning and exchange in small group discussions\nTools to help your community foundation put its organizational values into practice to build stronger\, more vibrant communities.\n\nThis three-part series is free of charge and open to CEOs and staff of community foundations. Active participation is highly encouraged through small group discussions and peer exchange. Space is limited. \n\nLearning Series Details\nPart 1: Our Values as Our Guide \n\nDate: Thursday\, March 6\, 2025\nTime: 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\nSimeon Banister\, President & CEO\, Rochester Area Community Foundation\nJohn L. S. Simpkins\, President & CEO\, MDC\n\nJohn L. S. Simpkins\, President & CEO of MDC\, introduces our three-part series by highlighting the opportunity that community foundations have to lead with our values in this cultural moment.  Simeon Banister\, President and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation\, follows with a discussion on how the Rochester Area Community Foundation centers its organizational values to bring clarity to its work in an eighty-county region in New York\, especially as community members experience current policy changes\, political shifts\, and uncertainty. \nIn this session\, you’ll have the opportunity to consider how your community foundation’s organizational values can be a guide for your leadership role moving forward. You’ll also hear about an interactive tool that the Rochester Area Community Foundation uses with its board and staff as an organizational pulse check\, and you’ll explore that tool in small group discussions with peers from other community foundations. \n\nPart 2: Standing Our Ground: Making the Case for Thriving Communities \n\nDate: Thursday\, March 13\, 2025\nTime: 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern\n\nFeatured Speaker: Dr. Tiffany Manuel\, President & CEO\, TheCaseMade \nCommunity foundations are uniquely positioned to help make the case for thriving\, resilient communities. This session will focus on how we can use our community position effectively and intentionally\, especially in this difficult and challenging climate.  \nIn this session\, we’ll share strategies for navigating the complex communications landscape\, avoiding common pitfalls that can lead to backfires\, and circumventing misinformation that can undermine community trust. We will also delve into the bridge-building work that is necessary to foster collaboration\, strengthen relationships\, and reinforce shared values.  \nWe’ll end this session by discussing how to empower community partners to enhance their own casemaking\, ensuring that our collective efforts remain effective\, credible\, and deeply impactful. Join us for this essential conversation on standing firm while moving forward together. \n\nPart 3: Lessons from the Field: The Moment Ahead \n\nDate: Thursday\, April 17\, 2025\nTime: 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\nTracy Edgerton\, President & CEO\, Lincoln Community Foundation\nKaren Dubois-Walton\, President & CEO\, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven\nErica Snow\, President & CEO\, Aspen Community Foundation\n\nOur final session features perspectives from community foundation leaders who represent the diversity of places\, priorities\, endowments\, and geographic areas that makes each community unique. \nThese leaders will help us make sense of key themes and take-aways from previous sessions in the series. They’ll also share how their community foundations are adapting to the post-election environment and charting next steps. We will conclude the session by providing a space for you to reflect on the ways in which you can help your community foundation embrace its organizational values and provide leadership irrespective of what lies ahead.\n \n\nRegistration\nPlease register for the learning series by using this link. The webinar will take place on Zoom. \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/leading-with-our-values-in-uncertain-times/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
CREATED:20250224T201731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T195947Z
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SUMMARY:Leading with Our Values in Uncertain Times: A Peer-to-Peer Learning Series for Community Foundations
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nAre you a community foundation leader hoping to support residents\, nonprofits\, and donors as your community navigates this moment of legal and cultural uncertainty? We invite you to join CFLeads for three virtual conversations among community foundation leaders who are helping their communities lean into their shared values to find common ground\, focus on solutions\, and galvanize action towards a collective community vision. Each session features: \n\nReal-world examples of how community foundations are taking the initiative to lead with values in this current moment\nOpportunities for peer-to-peer learning and exchange in small group discussions\nTools to help your community foundation put its organizational values into practice to build stronger\, more vibrant communities.\n\nThis three-part series is free of charge and open to CEOs and staff of community foundations. Active participation is highly encouraged through small group discussions and peer exchange. Space is limited. \n\nLearning Series Details\nPart 1: Our Values as Our Guide \n\nDate: Thursday\, March 6\, 2025\nTime: 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\nSimeon Banister\, President & CEO\, Rochester Area Community Foundation\nJohn L. S. Simpkins\, President & CEO\, MDC\n\nJohn L. S. Simpkins\, President & CEO of MDC\, introduces our three-part series by highlighting the opportunity that community foundations have to lead with our values in this cultural moment.  Simeon Banister\, President and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation\, follows with a discussion on how the Rochester Area Community Foundation centers its organizational values to bring clarity to its work in an eighty-county region in New York\, especially as community members experience current policy changes\, political shifts\, and uncertainty. \nIn this session\, you’ll have the opportunity to consider how your community foundation’s organizational values can be a guide for your leadership role moving forward. You’ll also hear about an interactive tool that the Rochester Area Community Foundation uses with its board and staff as an organizational pulse check\, and you’ll explore that tool in small group discussions with peers from other community foundations. \n\nPart 2: Standing Our Ground: Making the Case for Thriving Communities \n\nDate: Thursday\, March 13\, 2025\nTime: 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern\n\nFeatured Speaker: Dr. Tiffany Manuel\, President & CEO\, TheCaseMade \nCommunity foundations are uniquely positioned to help make the case for thriving\, resilient communities. This session will focus on how we can use our community position effectively and intentionally\, especially in this difficult and challenging climate.  \nIn this session\, we’ll share strategies for navigating the complex communications landscape\, avoiding common pitfalls that can lead to backfires\, and circumventing misinformation that can undermine community trust. We will also delve into the bridge-building work that is necessary to foster collaboration\, strengthen relationships\, and reinforce shared values.  \nWe’ll end this session by discussing how to empower community partners to enhance their own casemaking\, ensuring that our collective efforts remain effective\, credible\, and deeply impactful. Join us for this essential conversation on standing firm while moving forward together. \n\nPart 3: Lessons from the Field: The Moment Ahead \n\nDate: Thursday\, April 17\, 2025\nTime: 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\nTracy Edgerton\, President & CEO\, Lincoln Community Foundation\nKaren Dubois-Walton\, President & CEO\, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven\nErica Snow\, President & CEO\, Aspen Community Foundation\n\nOur final session features perspectives from community foundation leaders who represent the diversity of places\, priorities\, endowments\, and geographic areas that makes each community unique. \nThese leaders will help us make sense of key themes and take-aways from previous sessions in the series. They’ll also share how their community foundations are adapting to the post-election environment and charting next steps. We will conclude the session by providing a space for you to reflect on the ways in which you can help your community foundation embrace its organizational values and provide leadership irrespective of what lies ahead.\n \n\nRegistration\nPlease register for the learning series by using this link. The webinar will take place on Zoom. \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/leading-with-our-values-in-uncertain-times/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T140000
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SUMMARY:CFLeads Fellowship Program – Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Information Session\nAre you a graduate student looking for a paid\, remote opportunity to engage in the philanthropic sector? Join this 60-minute information session to learn more about CFLeads and the 2025-2026 Fellowship program. Students\, academic advisors\, and community foundation staff are encouraged to attend\, ask questions\, and share this opportunity with graduate students seeking early career experience in philanthropy. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, February 19\, 2025\nTime: 1 p.m. Eastern\n\nRegister Today \nAbout the Fellowship Program\nThrough this program\, two graduate-level students with a passion for community leadership will have the opportunity to: \n\nGrow awareness and appreciation for community foundations by providing expertise while working on pertinent projects and sharing new perspectives\nGain valuable experience and networking opportunities while practicing meaningful skills to be successful in their early career paths\nDeepen skills in project strategy and implementation\, strategic communications\, and network engagement\n\nThe Fellowship Program is a paid opportunity to work with a fully remote organization that connects with partners nationwide. Stipends of $25\,000 will cover a Fellow’s salary for up to 20 hours per week for three semesters.  \nLearn More \nHow to Apply\nPlease submit a resume and cover letter with a clear declaration of university affiliation\, program degree\, and expected completion date to careers@cfleads.org. Submissions will be accepted until March 7\, 2025. \nApplications will be reviewed\, and interviews will begin in March with decisions by May 2025. \nApply Today
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/cfleads-fellowship-program-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
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SUMMARY:Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) for VPs Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Information Session\nJoin Meghan Cummings\, Senior Vice President of Strategy\, Impact\, and Operations at CFLeads to learn more about the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) for VPs. In this information session\, you’ll hear about program structure\, content\, and application process\, followed by a Q&A. \n\nDate: Thursday\, December 12\, 2024\nTime: 1 p.m. Eastern\n\nRegister Today \nAbout ELI for VPs\nIf you’re a community foundation VP\, Chief of Staff\, Chief Impact Officer\, or CFO interested in advancing your foundation’s community leadership practices and deepening your foundation’s impact\, then this opportunity is for you! \nMeeting Details\n\nMeeting 1: April 23 – 24\, 2025\, In-Person\, Location TBD\nMeeting 2: August 6 – 7\, 2025\, In-Person\, Location TBD\nMeeting 3: November 5 – 6\, 2025\, In-Person\, Location TBD\n\nHow to Apply\nTo apply for this unique learning opportunity\, please visit the link below and submit your application by Monday\, January 13\, 2025. \n*A limited number of scholarships are available for the 2025 ELI for VPs cohort. Please refer to the instructions on the application for more information. \nApply Today
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/executive-leadership-institute-eli-for-vps-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T144500
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
CREATED:20241114T181926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T145026Z
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SUMMARY:Heir's Property Partnerships: Promising Practices from the Southeast
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin CFLeads on December 10 for a conversation with strategic partner\, Results for America\, along with perspectives from the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida and LISC Jacksonville.  Participants will learn about the Results for America’s Economic Mobility Catalog and view how to utilize this resource and case studies to support economic mobility. \nYou’ll also hear about promising practices from the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida and LISC Jacksonville on how their partnership drives Heirs’ Property programming and policy to support homeowners in Northeast Florida. \nWebinar Details\nDate: Wednesday\, December 10\, 2024 \nTime: 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Eastern / 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Pacific \nSpeakers\n\nRoss Tilchin\, Director\, Economic Mobility Catalog\, Results for America\nKristopher Smith\, Community Development Officer\, LISC Jacksonville\nJames Coggin\, Senior Director for Grantmaking and Impact Investing\, Community Foundation for Northeast Florida\nLeslie Grueber\, Associate Director of the Economic Mobility Catalog\, Results for America\n\nRegistration\nPlease register for this webinar by using this link. The webinar will take place on Zoom. \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/heirs-property-partnerships/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
CREATED:20241021T143657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T182416Z
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SUMMARY:Building Meaningful Partnerships with Our Latine Communities
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Connecting Communities in the Americas and Hispanics in Philanthropy on November 14 for an insightful conversation with the co-authors of “Building Meaningful Partnerships with Our Latine Communities” and special guest speakers from Latine-led community foundations who were interviewed for the guide. They’ll discuss some of the strategies and recommendations outlined in the guide and highlight real-life examples from the Latine professionals shaping community philanthropy today. \nWebinar Details\n\nDate: Thursday\, November 14\, 2024\nTime: 1 – 2 p.m. Eastern\n\nSpeakers\n\nCarlos Martínez\, Latino Community Foundation Colorado\nCindy Milian\, Berks County Community Foundation\nÓscar Chávez\, Community Foundation Sonoma County\nCarla Molina\, Community Chair of the Hispanic Impact Fund at the Austin Community Foundation\nMary Thomas\, CEO\, CFLeads\nAna Marie Argilagos\, President & CEO\, Hispanics in Philanthropy\nLisa Schalla (moderator)\, Program Director\, Connecting Communities in the Americas (CCA)\, a CFLeads initiative\nInarú Meléndez Vázquez (moderator)\, Senior Communications Manager\, Hispanics in Philanthropy\n\nRegistration\nPlease register for this webinar by using this link. The webinar will take place on Zoom. \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/building-meaningful-partnerships-with-our-latine-communities/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
CREATED:20241021T145041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T145041Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2025 Community Foundation Cohort – Information Session
DESCRIPTION:ABFE and CFLeads are joining forces to offer a free new cohort program in 2025 for community foundations to collaboratively engage with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advance their racial equity agenda. Combining expertise and peer learning among and within participating organizations\, the 2025 SDG Cohort will help community foundations mobilize stakeholders\, advance their missions\, and increase impact and accountability. \nFor community foundations\, using the SDG framework helps create a platform for collective leadership and impact. Through this SDG Cohort\, ABFE and CFLeads will combine their respective areas of expertise and longstanding relationships with funders across the country to offer a comprehensive program for community foundation staff\, board members\, and donors. \nTo learn more about this exciting opportunity\, download the program overview here. \n\nCohort Details\n\nWho: Community foundation staff\, board members\, and donors.\nWhen:\n\nInformation session – October 31\, 2024\nApplication deadline – November 22\, 2024\nParticipants announced – December 8\, 2024\nCohort A sessions – February 12\, March 12\, April 9\, 2025\nCohort A consulting\, TA\, and coaching – May-July\, 2025\n\n\nWhere: All cohort sessions and consulting sessions will take place virtually.\nCost: Free!\n\n\nInformation Session\nInterested in learning more about the cohort? Join our information session on October 31 at 1 p.m. Eastern to hear further details about the program content and format\, followed by a Q&A. \nRegistration\nPlease register for this webinar by using this link. The session will take place on Zoom. \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/sustainable-development-goals-sdgs-2025-community-foundation-cohort-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Issue Network
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T144500
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
CREATED:20241004T213618Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming Data into Action: Unlocking Potential with Opportunity Insights
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nJoin CFLeads on October 23 for a conversation with Opportunity Insights and Leading on Opportunity\, an entity of Foundation For The Carolinas. In this introductory webinar to Opportunity Insights’ Opportunity Atlas\, participants will learn how community foundations can utilize this resource to support economic mobility. \nAdditionally\, participants will hear from Leading on Opportunity on their use of strategy\, policy\, and local data to drive outcomes. \nWebinar Details\nDate: Wednesday\, October 23\, 2024 \nTime: 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Eastern / 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Pacific \nSpeakers\n\nDavid Forte\, Director of Research Translation and Strategic Initiatives\, Opportunity Insights\nEmily Leff\, Research and Data Communications Associate\, Opportunity Insights\nSherri Chisholm\, Executive Director\, Leading on Opportunity\, Foundation For The Carolinas\nAJ Calhoun\, Director\, Research + Impact\, Leading on Opportunity\,\nFoundation For The Carolinas\nMary L. Thomas\, President & CEO\, CFLeads\nDr. Leonard Brock\, Vice President for Learning and Impact\, CFLeads\n\nRegistration\nPlease register for this webinar by using this link. The webinar will take place on Zoom. \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/transforming-data-into-action/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
CREATED:20240919T211243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T193147Z
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SUMMARY:Community Leadership 101 with CFLeads and Innovia Foundation
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nJoin CFLeads and Innovia Foundation on October 3 for an introductory webinar about community leadership with special insights from your community foundation colleagues. Participants will learn about the importance of embracing a community leadership role when approaching economic mobility work. \nAdditionally\, participants will discover available resources and tools including the five core competencies and Framework for Community Leadership. \nWebinar Details\nDate: Thursday\, October 3\, 2024 \nTime: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern / 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Pacific \nSpeakers\n\nShelly O’Quinn\, Chief Executive Officer\, Innovia Foundation\nMeghan Cummings\, Senior Vice President of Strategy\, Impact\, and Operations CFLeads\nMolly Sanchez\, Chief Community Investment Officer\, Innovia Foundation\n\nRegistration\nPlease register for this webinar by using this link. The webinar will take place on Zoom. \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/community-leadership-101/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
CREATED:20240220T203217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T210802Z
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SUMMARY:Practice and Purpose of Policy: A Training for Community Foundation Leaders
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to be partnering with the Council on Foundations again on a virtual public policy and advocacy training course for community foundations on July 30 and August 6\, 2024. This training will provide community foundation leaders and staff with the knowledge and resources needed to excel in advocating for the nonprofits and communities doing the hard work of social change. \nThis learning opportunity is intended for CEOs and senior leadership staff from community foundations of all sizes that are committed to getting more involved in policy and advocacy work. CFLeads investors are eligible for a discounted registration rate to participate in this course. \nAbout the Course\nThis training will provide community foundations with: \n\nIncreased understanding of the importance of public policy to improve outcomes\nImproved policy practice\nIncreased advocacy action\n\nIn this training\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand a comprehensive picture of possible community foundation strategies to engage in effective public policy advocacy that advances the greater good\nUnderstand the complex dynamics around foundation staff’s relationships with policy advocacy organizations and explore the optimal relationship for your foundation\nLearn how to build support for advocacy among your foundation’s staff and board\nLearn how to improve your foundation’s grantmaking to more effectively participate in policy advocacy\n\nPlease visit the Council on Foundation’s website to learn more and to register for this training. \nDates & Times\n\nTuesday\, July 30\, 2024: 1 – 5 pm Eastern\nTuesday\, August 6\, 2024: 1 – 5 pm Eastern\n\nLocation\nZoom Meeting \nSpeakers\n\nLen Bartel\, Vice President of Learning and Impact (Capacity-Building)\, CFLeads\nJen Holcomb\, Vice President\, Government Affairs and Legal Resources\, Council on Foundations\n\nCost\n\nCFLeads investor or Council on Foundations member*: $440\nInvestor or member pair registration\, per person: $399\nNonmember: $590\n\n*If you are a CFLeads investor\, please contact Rachel Reiss at rreiss@cfleads.org for details on how to access your discount. \nPlease visit the Council on Foundation’s website to learn more and to register for this training.
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/practice-and-purpose-of-policy-a-training-for-community-foundation-leaders-2/2024-08-06/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
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SUMMARY:Practice and Purpose of Policy: A Training for Community Foundation Leaders
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to be partnering with the Council on Foundations again on a virtual public policy and advocacy training course for community foundations on July 30 and August 6\, 2024. This training will provide community foundation leaders and staff with the knowledge and resources needed to excel in advocating for the nonprofits and communities doing the hard work of social change. \nThis learning opportunity is intended for CEOs and senior leadership staff from community foundations of all sizes that are committed to getting more involved in policy and advocacy work. CFLeads investors are eligible for a discounted registration rate to participate in this course. \nAbout the Course\nThis training will provide community foundations with: \n\nIncreased understanding of the importance of public policy to improve outcomes\nImproved policy practice\nIncreased advocacy action\n\nIn this training\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand a comprehensive picture of possible community foundation strategies to engage in effective public policy advocacy that advances the greater good\nUnderstand the complex dynamics around foundation staff’s relationships with policy advocacy organizations and explore the optimal relationship for your foundation\nLearn how to build support for advocacy among your foundation’s staff and board\nLearn how to improve your foundation’s grantmaking to more effectively participate in policy advocacy\n\nPlease visit the Council on Foundation’s website to learn more and to register for this training. \nDates & Times\n\nTuesday\, July 30\, 2024: 1 – 5 pm Eastern\nTuesday\, August 6\, 2024: 1 – 5 pm Eastern\n\nLocation\nZoom Meeting \nSpeakers\n\nLen Bartel\, Vice President of Learning and Impact (Capacity-Building)\, CFLeads\nJen Holcomb\, Vice President\, Government Affairs and Legal Resources\, Council on Foundations\n\nCost\n\nCFLeads investor or Council on Foundations member*: $440\nInvestor or member pair registration\, per person: $399\nNonmember: $590\n\n*If you are a CFLeads investor\, please contact Rachel Reiss at rreiss@cfleads.org for details on how to access your discount. \nPlease visit the Council on Foundation’s website to learn more and to register for this training.
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/practice-and-purpose-of-policy-a-training-for-community-foundation-leaders-2/2024-07-30/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20240718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20240718T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
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SUMMARY:Peer Resource Sharing: Storytelling to Build Community
DESCRIPTION:Peer Resource Sharing: Storytelling to Build Community\n \nJoin us in this 2-session workshop to explore how community foundations are using storytelling to lift up and connect voices\, encourage philanthropy\, and give impact a face and meaning. We welcome the marketing specialist and former CEO Becky Nurnberg of the Emporia Community Foundation in Kansas in June and co-founder of the Ayiti Community Trust in Florida\, Dr. Guerda Nicolas\, in July to share their strategies. You will also work on your own piece and have the chance to get feedback from your peers if you attend both sessions. \nPart I\nDate:    Thursday\, June 20 \nTime:   1 – 2:30 p.m.\, Central \nRegister here \n  \nPart II\nDate:    Thursday\, July 18 \nTime:   1 – 2:30 p.m.\, Central \nRegister here \n  \nInterpretation services will be offered in English\, Spanish and Portuguese – Haitian Creole will also be spoken during the July session \n\nContar historias para fomentar comunidad\nÚnase a nosotros en este taller de dos sesiones para explorar cómo las fundaciones comunitarias están utilizando la narración para elevar y conectar voces\, fomentar la filantropía y darle rostro y significado al impacto. Damos la bienvenida en junio a Becky Nurnberg\, especialista en marketing y CEO anterior de Emporia Community Foundation en Kansas y en julio\, a Dra. Guerda Nicolas\, cofundadora de Ayiti Community Trust en Florida. Cuando asistes a ambas sesiones\, tendrás la oportunidad de trabajar en tu propia pieza y recibir retroalimentación de otras colegas. \nPrimera parte\nFecha:   el jueves\, 20 de junio \nHora:    de 12:00 a 1:30 p.m. MT\, CDMX\, Costa Rica / 13:00 a 14:30 CT\, Colombia\, Perú / 15h a 16.30h Brasil\, Argentina \nRegistración aquí \n  \nSegundo parte\nFecha:   el jueves\, 18 de julio \nHora:    de 12:00 a 1:30 p.m. MT\, CDMX\, Costa Rica / 13:00 a 14:30 CT\, Colombia\, Perú / 15h a 16.30h Brasil\, Argentina \nRegistración aquí \n  \nSe ofrecerán servicios de interpretación en inglés\, español y portugués. En la sesión de julio también se hablará criollo haitiano
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/peer-resource-sharing-storytelling-to-build-community/2024-07-18/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T141500
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
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SUMMARY:Launchpad for Hosts: Start Giving Circles at Your Institution for Community Impact
DESCRIPTION:Collective giving is an undeniable upward trend in American philanthropy that is ushering in a new era of democratized giving and reimagining a more inclusive and vibrant sector built for and in partnership with communities. Giving circles are a fully customizable collective giving model that makes philanthropy a collaborative\, social experience while pooling community resources — knowledge\, skills\, networks\, and money. \nPhilanthropy Together’s Launchpad For Hosts is the only training program of its kind to help community foundations like yours start giving circles.  \nCFLeads is excited to partner with Philanthropy Together to facilitate two guided sessions\, where we’ll examine case studies and gain tools to help you and your team determine your circle’s vision\, examine how to align giving circles with your mission\, and create buy-in with stakeholders. \nWith big philanthropy at a crossroads\, there is no better time to showcase your dedication and belief in your community—as givers and receivers. Start a giving circle within your institution to engage your community\, diversify members\, connect with local\, grassroots nonprofits\, and strengthen your organization’s mission in the community. \nJoin us for this free 2-part workshop to begin your giving circle-hosting journey! \nWorkshop Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 1: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, June 12\, 2024\nTime: 1 – 2:15 p.m. Eastern/ 10 – 11:15 Pacific\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 2: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, June 26\, 2024\nTime: 1 – 2:15 p.m. Eastern/ 10 – 11:15 Pacific\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\nZoom Meeting \nFacilitators\n\nSara Lomelin\, CEO\, Philanthropy Together\nIsis Krause\, Chief Strategy Officer\, Philanthropy Together\nTyeshia Wilson\, Senior Director of Community\, Philanthropy Together\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease use this link to register for one or both parts of this workshop.
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/launchpad-for-hosts-start-giving-circles-at-your-institution-for-community-impact/2024-06-26/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20240620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20240620T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
CREATED:20240611T210017Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Resource Sharing: Storytelling to Build Community
DESCRIPTION:Peer Resource Sharing: Storytelling to Build Community\n \nJoin us in this 2-session workshop to explore how community foundations are using storytelling to lift up and connect voices\, encourage philanthropy\, and give impact a face and meaning. We welcome the marketing specialist and former CEO Becky Nurnberg of the Emporia Community Foundation in Kansas in June and co-founder of the Ayiti Community Trust in Florida\, Dr. Guerda Nicolas\, in July to share their strategies. You will also work on your own piece and have the chance to get feedback from your peers if you attend both sessions. \nPart I\nDate:    Thursday\, June 20 \nTime:   1 – 2:30 p.m.\, Central \nRegister here \n  \nPart II\nDate:    Thursday\, July 18 \nTime:   1 – 2:30 p.m.\, Central \nRegister here \n  \nInterpretation services will be offered in English\, Spanish and Portuguese – Haitian Creole will also be spoken during the July session \n\nContar historias para fomentar comunidad\nÚnase a nosotros en este taller de dos sesiones para explorar cómo las fundaciones comunitarias están utilizando la narración para elevar y conectar voces\, fomentar la filantropía y darle rostro y significado al impacto. Damos la bienvenida en junio a Becky Nurnberg\, especialista en marketing y CEO anterior de Emporia Community Foundation en Kansas y en julio\, a Dra. Guerda Nicolas\, cofundadora de Ayiti Community Trust en Florida. Cuando asistes a ambas sesiones\, tendrás la oportunidad de trabajar en tu propia pieza y recibir retroalimentación de otras colegas. \nPrimera parte\nFecha:   el jueves\, 20 de junio \nHora:    de 12:00 a 1:30 p.m. MT\, CDMX\, Costa Rica / 13:00 a 14:30 CT\, Colombia\, Perú / 15h a 16.30h Brasil\, Argentina \nRegistración aquí \n  \nSegundo parte\nFecha:   el jueves\, 18 de julio \nHora:    de 12:00 a 1:30 p.m. MT\, CDMX\, Costa Rica / 13:00 a 14:30 CT\, Colombia\, Perú / 15h a 16.30h Brasil\, Argentina \nRegistración aquí \n  \nSe ofrecerán servicios de interpretación en inglés\, español y portugués. En la sesión de julio también se hablará criollo haitiano
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/peer-resource-sharing-storytelling-to-build-community/2024-06-20/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T141500
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
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SUMMARY:Launchpad for Hosts: Start Giving Circles at Your Institution for Community Impact
DESCRIPTION:Collective giving is an undeniable upward trend in American philanthropy that is ushering in a new era of democratized giving and reimagining a more inclusive and vibrant sector built for and in partnership with communities. Giving circles are a fully customizable collective giving model that makes philanthropy a collaborative\, social experience while pooling community resources — knowledge\, skills\, networks\, and money. \nPhilanthropy Together’s Launchpad For Hosts is the only training program of its kind to help community foundations like yours start giving circles.  \nCFLeads is excited to partner with Philanthropy Together to facilitate two guided sessions\, where we’ll examine case studies and gain tools to help you and your team determine your circle’s vision\, examine how to align giving circles with your mission\, and create buy-in with stakeholders. \nWith big philanthropy at a crossroads\, there is no better time to showcase your dedication and belief in your community—as givers and receivers. Start a giving circle within your institution to engage your community\, diversify members\, connect with local\, grassroots nonprofits\, and strengthen your organization’s mission in the community. \nJoin us for this free 2-part workshop to begin your giving circle-hosting journey! \nWorkshop Details\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 1: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, June 12\, 2024\nTime: 1 – 2:15 p.m. Eastern/ 10 – 11:15 Pacific\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 2: \n\nDate: Wednesday\, June 26\, 2024\nTime: 1 – 2:15 p.m. Eastern/ 10 – 11:15 Pacific\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\nZoom Meeting \nFacilitators\n\nSara Lomelin\, CEO\, Philanthropy Together\nIsis Krause\, Chief Strategy Officer\, Philanthropy Together\nTyeshia Wilson\, Senior Director of Community\, Philanthropy Together\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease use this link to register for one or both parts of this workshop.
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/launchpad-for-hosts-start-giving-circles-at-your-institution-for-community-impact/2024-06-12/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
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SUMMARY:Addressing Affordable Housing with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, May 29 for the final webinar in a new series with CFLeads and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s International and Philanthropic Affairs Division! \nWe’re excited to announce that for the final webinar\, we’ll be joined by Funders Together to End Homelessness and Funders for Housing and Opportunity (FHO) to discuss The Role of Community Foundations in Addressing Affordable Housing and Homelessness. Leaders from Funders Together to End Homelessness and Funders for Housing and Opportunity will share information about their work and discuss ways in which philanthropy is working to address these issues. \nThis webinar series is designed to help strengthen communication and coordination between HUD and community foundations. \nWebinar Details\nDate: Wednesday\, May 29\, 2024 \nTime: 2 – 3 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers\n\nJeanne Fekade-Sellassie\, Executive Director\, Funders for Housing and Opportunity (FHO)\nAmanda Misiko Andere\, CEO\, Funders Together to End Homelessness\nMary L. Thomas\, President & CEO\, CFLeads\n\nRegistration\nPlease register for this webinar by using this link. The webinar will take place on Zoom. \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/addressing-housing-supply-with-u-s-department-of-housing-and-urban-development-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20240516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20240516T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
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SUMMARY:Peer Resource Sharing: Paths to Foundation Growth
DESCRIPTION:Peer Resource Sharing: Paths to Foundation Growth\n \nIn this Peer Resource Sharing session\, we will hear from Sheridan County Community Foundation in rural Kansas and Annauma Community Foundation in the Nunavut territory of Canada about their approaches to foundation growth\, followed by time to share ideas and strategies in small groups. \nDate:    Thursday\, May 16 \nTime:   1 – 2:30 p.m.\, Central \nRegister here \nInterpretation services in English\, Spanish\, and Portuguese. \n\nCaminos hacia el crecimiento\nEn esta sesión\, escucharemos de Sheridan County Community Foundation en la zona rural de Kansas y Annauma Community Foundation\, en el territorio Nunavut de Canadá sobre sus caminos hacia el crecimiento de sus fundaciones\, seguido de amplio tiempo para compartir ideas y estrategias en grupos pequeños. \nFecha:   el jueves\, 16 de mayo \nHora:    de 12:00 a 1:30 p.m. MT\, CDMX\, Costa Rica / 13:00 a 14:30 CT\, Colombia\, Perú / 15h a 16.30h Brasil\, Argentina \nRegistración aquí \nSe ofrecerán servicios de interpretación en inglés\, español y portugués.
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/peer-resource-sharing-paths-to-foundation-growth/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
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SUMMARY:Building Stronger Communities: The Community Heart & Soul Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Small towns have big assets. Their residents are leaders with the ingenuity\, expertise and drive to build strong\, vibrant communities. The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque has successfully implemented two community initiatives that work together to create an exciting opportunity for rural communities. \nJoin the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque as they discuss the Community Heart & Soul® initiative\, which brings communities together to connect the dots between issues like rural quality of life\, economic development and academic achievement\, and to work collaboratively toward holistic solutions. Through their Small-town Dreams Initiative\, participating towns can receive funds to start an endowment for the community by raising matching amounts locally. By the end of the campaign\, communities will have built up an endowment that will grow in perpetuity and pay out annually for grantmaking. \nIn this webinar\, the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque will share how meaningful community engagement and local endowment building can work together with inspiring results. Please join us\, and invite your staff\, to learn more about this program. \nWebinar Details\nDate: Monday\, April 22\, 2024 \nTime: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers\n\nNancy Van Milligen\, President & CEO\, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque\nMary L. Thomas\, President & CEO\, CFLeads\nJason Neises\, Community Development Officer\, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque\nMary Jo Jean-Francois\, Vice President of Impact\, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque\n\nRegistration\nPlease register for this webinar by using this link. The webinar will take place on Zoom. \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/8304/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20240418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20240418T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
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SUMMARY:Peer Resource Sharing: Working with Local Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Peer Resource Sharing: Working with Local Leaders\n \nHow do we identify and build trusting relationships with local leaders who are already doing the work that we could support? They may be nonprofit leaders or simply neighbors who have vision and strong social networks. Join us as we hear stories from community foundations in Brazil\, Haiti and Canada. We encourage program staff to attend this session. \nDate:    Thursday\, April 18 \nTime:   1 – 2:30 p.m.\, Central \nRegister here \nInterpretation services in English\, Portuguese and Haitian Creole. \n\nTrabalhando com líderes locais\nComo identificamos e construímos laços de confiança com os líderes locais que já estão a fazer o trabalho que queremos apoiar? Podem ser líderes de organizações sem fins lucrativos ou simplesmente vizinhos que tenham forte capital social e visão. Fundações comunitárias do Brasil\, Haiti e Canadá apresentarão suas experiências nesta sessão. Os responsáveis pelos programas e projetos são especialmente bem-vindos! \nFecha:  Quinta-feira\, 15 de fevereiro \nHora:    de 12:00 a 1:30 p.m. MT\, CDMX\, Costa Rica / 13:00 a 14:30 CT\, Colombia\, Perú / 15h a 16.30h Brasil\, Argentina \nRegistración aquí \nOs serviços de interpretação estarão disponíveis em crioulo haitiano\, inglês e português.
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/peer-resource-sharing-working-with-local-leaders/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
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SUMMARY:Addressing Housing Supply with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to the 160+ people who joined us and participated in the first webinar in a new series with CFLeads and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s International and Philanthropic Affairs Division! \nBased on participant feedback\, we’re excited to announce the next webinar in this series featuring The Role of Community Foundations in Addressing Housing Supply. \nThe series of webinars is designed to help strengthen communication and coordination between HUD and community foundations. \nThe second webinar in this three-part series will be held on Wednesday\, March 27 and will feature presentations from both HUD and community foundations\, who will share their unique perspectives\, promising practices\, and challenges faced in addressing the U.S. housing supply. \nWebinar Details\nDate: Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024 \nTime: 2 – 3 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers\n\nMary Thomas\, President & CEO\, CFLeads\nKera Package\, Chief of Staff\, Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development\nWalker Sanders\, President\, The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro\nShandra Richardson\, Program Director of Strategic Initiatives\, The Chicago Community Trust\nLeonard Brock (moderator)\, Vice President for Learning and Impact (Issues)\, CFLeads\n\nRegistration\nPlease register for this webinar by using this link. The webinar will take place on Zoom. \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/addressing-housing-supply-with-u-s-department-of-housing-and-urban-development/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T101637
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SUMMARY:Press Forward Locals – Catalyzing Your Local Journalism Ecosystem.
DESCRIPTION:CFLeads and Press Forward\, a national philanthropy movement powered by The Miami Foundation\, invite you to a collaborative webinar\, Catalyzing Your Local Journalism Ecosystem. \nPress Forward focuses their work on how foundations can strengthen community by reinvigorating local news. The work begins close to home and many place-based funders are stepping up to lead local and regional Press Forward Chapters. \nIn this webinar\, we will explore the importance of local journalism\, how community foundations can start a Press Forward chapter and how national funders can support you in your efforts. You will also hear from community foundation colleagues and private foundations about their experiences leading Press Forward Chapters. \nWebinar Details\nDate: Wednesday\, March 20\, 2024 \nTime: 1 – 2 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers\n\nDale R. Anglin\, Director\, Press Forward \nMary Thomas\, President & CEO\, CFLeads\nCourtney Bengston\, Chief Strategy Officer\, Wichita Foundation\nTeresa Gorman\, Associate Director\, Democracy Fund\nLen Bartel (moderator)\, Vice President for Learning and Impact (Capacity-Building)\, CFLeads\n\nRegistration\nPlease register for this webinar by using this link. The webinar will take place on Zoom. \n  \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/press-forward-locals-catalyzing-your-local-journalism-ecosystem/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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