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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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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
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DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
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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
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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
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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:20260414T120537
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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:20260414T120537
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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:20260414T120537
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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:20260414T120537
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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
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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:20260414T120537
CREATED:20240509T163332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T163409Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20240620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20240620T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
CREATED:20240611T210017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T135507Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T141500
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
CREATED:20240509T163332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T163409Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
CREATED:20240509T154506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T160148Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20240516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20240516T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
CREATED:20240501T211330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T211407Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
CREATED:20240408T190405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T203950Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20240418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20240418T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
CREATED:20240403T214719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T214743Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
CREATED:20240325T163902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T163902Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
CREATED:20240309T001716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T001908Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20240215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20240215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
CREATED:20240124T162044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T162222Z
UID:10000132-1708002000-1708007400@cfleads.org
SUMMARY:Peer Resource Sharing: Partnering with Local Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Peer Resource Sharing: Partnering with Local Businesses\n \nDo you have an example of a great partnership with one or more local businesses in your area that helps build community? Would like to learn what other community foundations are doing with local businesses? Then this session is for you! Please bring any resources on building business partnerships that you can share with others. \nDate:    Thursday\, February 15 \nTime:   1 – 2:30 p.m.\, Central \nRegister here \nInterpretation services in English\, Portuguese and Spanish. \n\nAlianzas con empresas locales\n¿Tienes un ejemplo de una alianza con una o más empresas locales en su territorio? Si es así\, o si te gustaría conocer ejemplos de otras fundaciones comunitarias\, ¡esta sesión es para tí! Habrá la oportunidad de compartir documentación sobre la creación de alianzas con el sector empresarial con los demás participantes. \nFecha:   el jueves\, 15 de febrero \nHora:    12 a 1:30 p.m.\, CT\, CDMX\, Costa Rica/ 3h a 4.30h\, Colombia/ 5h a 6:30h Brasil \nRegistración aquí \nHabrá servicios de interpretación en español\, inglés y portugués. 
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/peer-resource-sharing-partnering-with-local-businesses/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
CREATED:20240123T205744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T205940Z
UID:10000131-1706709600-1706715000@cfleads.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Affordable Housing and Homelessness with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
DESCRIPTION:CFLeads and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s International and Philanthropic Affairs Division are pleased to announce a new series of virtual webinars about The Role of Community Foundations in Addressing Affordable Housing and Homelessness. \nThe series of webinars is designed to help strengthen communication and coordination between HUD and community foundations. \nThe first of three webinars will be held on January 31 and will feature presentations from both HUD and community foundations\, who will share investments\, interventions\, promising practices\, and challenges faced in addressing affordable housing and homelessness. \nHUD will provide an overview of its efforts to address affordable housing and homelessness\, and the community foundations will share ways they work locally to address these issues. This will be followed by a group discussion to facilitate learning amongst participants. \nWebinar Details\nDate: Wednesday\, January 31\, 2024 \nTime: 2 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers\n\nMia Bailey\, Senior Program Analyst·International and Philanthropic Affairs Division (IPAD) of the Office of Policy Development and Research\, at the U.S. Department\nSolomon Greene\, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research·Office of Policy Development and Research at the U.S. Department\nKhanh Russo\, Vice President of Policy and Innovation·San Francisco Foundation\nMaggi Spartz\, President·Unity Foundation of La Porte County\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-affordable-housing-and-homelessness-with-u-s-department-of-housing-and-urban-development/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
CREATED:20231221T215329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T215329Z
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SUMMARY:Building a More Inclusive and Vibrant Democracy: Community Foundations' Role
DESCRIPTION:  \nActive civic engagement\, including voting\, contributes to the health and economic vitality of local communities however\, our nation’s democracy is distorted by gaps in voter participation. \nAs trusted messengers deeply rooted in local communities and invested for the long term\, community foundations are well-positioned to engage the communities they serve in voting and democracy. \nJoin CFLeads and Nonprofit VOTE on January 17 for a webinar about how community foundations can utilize the new Philanthropy for Voter Engagement Toolkit. In this webinar\, you’ll learn about tips\, best practices\, and case studies for foundations to explore voter engagement. \nYou will also hear from community foundation colleagues about their experiences using the toolkit and how it supported their communities’ voter engagement strategies. \nWebinar Details\nDate: Wednesday\, January 17\, 2024 \nTime: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers\n\nAllison Levine\, Vice President for Marketing & Communications\, Delaware Community Foundation\nChinedum Nnodum\, Director of Community Strategies\, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation\nAngie Jean-Marie\, Philanthropy for Voter Engagement Consultant\, Nonprofit VOTE\nLen Bartel (moderator)\, Vice President for Learning & 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/building-a-more-inclusive-and-vibrant-democracy-community-foundations-role/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T140000
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SUMMARY:CFLeads & Welcoming America Community of Practice: Information Session
DESCRIPTION:CFLeads is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Welcoming America! \nCommunity foundations are invited to apply now to participate in a new Community of Practice offered by CFLeads and Welcoming America. Welcoming America is a nonprofit organization leading a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by ensuring everyone belongs\, including immigrants. \nThis Community of Practice is designed to support community foundations in deepening their welcoming and belonging work and knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). \nAbout the Community of Practice\nFifteen community foundation staff members will be selected to participate in this Community of Practice. It is recommended that participating community foundations identify one or two staff to participate. \nFor more details about the Community of Practice\, visit our Welcoming & Belonging webpage. \nApplication Information\nApplications are due January 19\, 2024. Please submit your application via email to Caroline Merenda at cmerenda@cfleads.org. Download the application HERE. \n\nInformation Session\nTo learn more about the Community of Practice and the application process\, CFLeads and Welcoming America are hosting a joint information session where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the application. \nDate: Tuesday\, January 9\, 2024 \nTime: 1 – 2 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers\n\nCaroline Merenda\, Chief of Staff\, CFLeads\nDaniel Valdez\, Chief External Affairs Officer\, Welcoming America\nNancy Fasching\, Vice President of Community Impact\, Southwest Initiative Foundation\nThan Than Kyaw\, Community Engagement Specialist\, Southwest Initiative Foundation\n\nRegistration\nPlease register for this information session by using this link. The session will take place on Zoom. \n  \nWe hope you can join us!
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/cfleads-welcoming-america-community-of-practice-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T150000
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SUMMARY:Empowering Local Communities: Urban Institute's Upward Mobility Framework and How Community Foundations Can Use It
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third webinar in our economic mobility series\, featuring community foundations and partners working to advance economic mobility in their communities! \nIn this webinar\, Empowering Local Communities: Urban Institute’s Upward Mobility Framework and How Community Foundations Can Use It\, Urban Institute will share its framework for increasing upward mobility and explore how community foundations can play a key role in cross-sector partnership. \nWe will also explore the practical use of the Urban Institute’s Upward Mobility Framework and how community foundations\, as grantmakers and conveners\, can use this tool to lead cross-sector efforts. \nWebinar Details\nDate: Thursday\, December 14\, 2023 \nTime: 2 – 3 p.m. Eastern \nCost: Free \nSpeakers\n\nTina Chelidze\, Policy Associate\, Urban Institute\nWill Engelhardt\, Senior Training and Technical Assistance Manager\, Urban Institute\nArezo Aziz\, Policy Assistant\, Urban Institute\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/empowering-local-communities-urban-institutes-upward-mobility-framework-and-how-community-foundations-can-use-it/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Issue Network
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20231019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20231019T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
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SUMMARY:Peer Resource Sharing: Promoting Local Economic Growth
DESCRIPTION:Promoting Local Economic Growth \nPhotos by CNYCF and FEYAC\nHow are community foundations across the Americas promoting economic mobility in their communities? During this 90-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to hear about two examples: the Central New York Community Foundation on its impact investing program and Fundación del Empresariado Yucateco (FEYAC) of Mexico on their PICIP program for integrative community development. \nThere will also be time to break out into smaller groups to share additional strategies and questions. \nDate:    Thursday\, October 19 \nTime:   1 – 2:30 p.m.\, Central \nRegister here \nInterpretation services in English\, Portuguese and Spanish. \n\nPromoviendo el crecimiento económico local\n¿Cómo están promoviendo las fundaciones comunitarias la movilidad económica a lo largo del continente americano? Durante esta sesión de 90 minutos\, tendrás la oportunidad de escuchar dos ejemplos: la Central New York Community Foundation en su programa de inversión de impacto y la Fundación del Empresariado Yucateco (FEYAC) de México en su programa PICIP para el desarrollo comunitario integrador. Habrá tiempo para compartir estrategias y preguntas adicionales en grupos más pequeños. \nFecha:   el jueves\, 19 de octubre \nHora:    12 a 1:30 p.m.\, CDMX/ Colombia 3h a 4.30h Brasil \nRegistración aquí \nServicios de interpretación en español\, inglés y portugués.
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/peer-resource-sharing-promoting-local-economic-growth/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
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SUMMARY:Powering Change Through Data-Driven Initiatives: Cincinnati’s Innovative Strategy
DESCRIPTION:CFLeads is pleased to announce the second webinar in our new economic mobility series\, featuring community foundations and partners working to advance economic mobility in their communities. \nIn this second webinar\, Powering Change Through Data-Driven Initiatives: Cincinnati’s Innovative Strategy\, the Greater Cincinnati Foundation will share how they used data to determine a target population for their grantmaking and how to begin to measure community impact. The foundation will also discuss how to work with board members in understanding systems-level outcomes. \nWebinar Details\nDate: Wednesday\, October 4\, 2023 \nTime: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers\n\nMeghan Cummings\, Vice President\, Civic Advancement\, Greater Cincinnati Foundation\nRasheda Cromwell\, Vice President\, Community Strategies\, Greater Cincinnati Foundation\nDenisha Porter\, Executive Director\, All-In Cincinnati & Senior Advisor to the CEO\, Greater Cincinnati Foundation\nAnn M. Schwister\, former Greater Cincinnati Foundation board member and Procter & Gamble Senior Executive\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! \n 
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/powering-change-through-data-driven-initiatives-cincinnatis-innovative-strategy/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20230921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20230921T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
CREATED:20230829T202608Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Resource Sharing: Accountability and Partnerships in the Face of Natural Disasters
DESCRIPTION:Community foundations are increasingly called upon to lead through preparedness\, response and recovery from human and natural disasters in their regions. We will hear from the Puerto Rico Community Foundation about their experience and accountability strategy and then give you time to share your own ideas and opportunities during this 90-minute session. \nDate:    Thursday\, September 21 \nTime:   1 – 2:30 p.m.\, Central \nRegister here \nInterpretation services in English\, Portuguese and Spanish. \n\nRendición de cuentas y alianzas frente a desastres naturales\nLas fundaciones comunitarias están cada vez más llamadas a liderar la preparación\, la respuesta y la recuperación de los desastres humanos y naturales en sus regiones. Durante esta sesión de 90 minutos\, la Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico presentará sobre su experiencia y estrategia de rendición de cuentas\, después de lo cual habrá tiempo para intercambiar sus propios enfoques e ideas. \nFecha:   el jueves\, 21 de septiembre \nHora:    12 a 1:30 p.m.\, CDMX \nRegistración aquí \nServicios de interpretación en español\, inglés y portugués.
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/peer-resource-sharing-accountability-and-partnerships-in-the-face-of-natural-disasters/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Menominee:20230817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Menominee:20230817T143000
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
CREATED:20230807T151811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T151917Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Resource Sharing: CCA Learning Exchange – 2023 Grantee Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Connecting Communities in the Americas announces the August Peer Resource Sharing session! \nCCA Learning Exchange – 2023 Grantee Experiences\nPhoto by Instituto Baixada/Fundación Comunitaria Oaxaca\n  \nJoin us as the first round of CCA Learning Exchange grantees share their experiences of visiting each other’s foundations and how this has helped to strengthen their local impact. Participating foundations include: \n\nInstituto Cacimba\, Sao Paulo\, Brazil\nTaboa Fortalecimento Comunitário\, Bahia\, Brazil\nSt. Croix Foundation for Community Development\, Virgin Islands\, USA\nFoundation for Appalachian Kentucky\, Kentucky\, USA\nBlack Belt Community Foundation\, Alabama\, USA\nFundación Comunitaria Oaxaca\, Oaxaca\, Mexico\nInstituto Baixada\, Maranhense\, Brazil\nFundación Punta de Mita\, Nayarit\, Mexico\nFondo Comunitario Monteverde\, Puntarenas\, Costa Rica\nWest Central Initiative Foundation\, Minnesota\, USA\nThe Winnipeg Foundation\, Manitoba\, Canada\n\nDate:    Thursday\, August 17 \nTime:   1 – 2:30 p.m.\, Central \n  \nRegister here \nInterpretation services in English\, Portuguese and Spanish. \n\nConectando Comunidades en América presenta la sesión de agosto de ¡Compartamos Recursos! \nIntercambio Institucional CCA – Experiencias en 2023\nLes invitamos escuchar las experiencias de la primera ronda de fundaciones comunitarias del programa Intercambio Institucional de CCA y como la oportunidad ha servido de fortalecimiento para el impacto local. Las fundaciones participantes están enumeradas anteriormente. \n  \nFecha:   el jueves\, 17 de agosto \nHora:    12 a 1:30 p.m.\, CDMX (3h a 4.30h Brasil) \n  \nRegistración aquí \nServicios de interpretación en español\, inglés y portugués.
URL:https://cfleads.org/learning-opportunity/peer-resource-sharing-cca-learning-exchange-2023-grantee-experiences/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230727T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T120537
CREATED:20230712T170634Z
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SUMMARY:Collaborating Across Sectors: The Impacts of Local-level Partnership on Economic Mobility
DESCRIPTION:CFLeads is pleased to launch our new economic mobility webinar series\, featuring community foundations and partners working to advance economic mobility in their communities. \nIn our first webinar\, Collaborating Across Sectors: The Impacts of Local-level Partnership on Economic Mobility\, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo and the regional chamber of commerce Buffalo Niagara Partnership will share how they work in partnership on a number of economic mobility initiatives in the region\, including the Benefits Cliff Calculator. \nWebinar Details\nDate: Thursday\, July 27\, 2023 \nTime: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Eastern \nSpeakers\n\nBetsy Constantine\, President & CEO\, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo\nDottie Gallagher\, President & CEO\, Buffalo Niagara Partnership\nFelecia Beard\, Associate Vice President\, Racial Equity Initiatives\, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo\nMaria Whyte\, Chief Community Impact Officer & Chief of Staff\, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo\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/collaborating-across-sectors-the-impacts-of-local-level-partnership-on-economic-mobility/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="CFLeads":MAILTO:rreiss@cfleads.org
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