Relationships and Power: Listening Well
Join us to explore how intentional practices of listening can help shift power between philanthropic families and their partners, within grantmaking relationships, and among communities that funders serve; deepen relationships; and support equitable outcomes.
Participants will reflect on how families …
Community Foundation Brown Bag Lunch: Leading as a Board Chair
Community foundation leaders come from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, and inevitably face new challenges leading this unique type of nonprofit. Join this series of casual lunchtime calls about leadership, featuring conversations with longtime community foundation CEOs and …
Data Centers and Community Primer
Midwestern communities are powering the future of artificial intelligence and cloud computing through the exponential growth of data center operations breaking ground in our region. These infrastructure investments have impacts on economic and environmental resources that are not always well-understood …
Navigating Across Generations at Work
In today’s dynamic workplace, generational diversity presents both unique challenges and extraordinary opportunities. Understanding and leveraging these differences can transform team dynamics, drive innovation, and create a more collaborative work environment. Join us for “Navigating Across Generations at Work,” where …
Grantmaking 201
An Advanced Guide to Philanthropic Effectiveness
Grantmaking 201 is a two-day course that offers a next-level look at effective grant management processes. We will dig deep into emerging trends and learn strategies to refine the purpose, enhance the practice, and …
Grantmaking 101
Informing the Context for Philanthropic Work
Grantmaking 101 is a two-day course that helps staff and board members new to philanthropy better understand the sector. This interactive course will present a historical overview of philanthropy, review a foundation’s leadership and …
