CFLeads Forum

CFLeads Forum
DeRay McKesson, activist, speaks to Fall Forum participants after his keynote presentation "New Power, New Movements: The Case for Hope."

The CFLeads Forum takes place every two years and is offered exclusively for community foundation CEOs and Board chairs (or another Board member). This multi-day event is designed to bring the most forward-looking community foundation CEOs and Board members from across the country together to:

  • Discuss the role and responsibilities of community foundations as community leaders.
  • Dive into promising practices of community leadership.
  • Gather with like-minded peers to build relationships and achieve greater learning.
  • Define the future for community foundations committed to community leadership.

The CFLeads Forum features thought-provoking keynote speakers who are well-versed in issues that affect the community foundation field. We also create plenty of space at the Fall Forum for frank and provocative conversations among peers.

CFLeads Forum 2025

Our next Forum will take place on April 1 – 3, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. If you are interested in partnering on or presenting at our 2025 Forum, please contact Danka Klein at dklein@cfleads.org.

Fall Forum 2023

The 2023 Fall Forum took place on October 26 – 27 in Fort Myers, FL for CFLeads investors.

2021 Fall Forum

Our 2021 Fall Forum took place virtually.

2019 Fall Forum

Our 2019 Fall Forum took place on October 22-24 at the Pittsburgh Foundation.

2017 Fall Forum

Our 2017 Fall Forum took place on October 3-4 in Seattle, Washington.

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