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IFIP Learning Institute
International Funders for Indigenous Peoples
When: April 11-13
Where: New York, NY
The IFIP Learning Institute will support funders to strengthen, develop and adopt funding strategies and practices that values Indigenous Peoples, respects their rights and incorporates their values in what and how donors engage with Indigenous communities.
ABFE Conference 2018: The Fierce Urgency of Now
ABFE
When: April 14-16
Where: Memphis, TN
Join the nation’s largest gathering of Black professionals in philanthropy at ABFE’s 2018 “The Fierce Urgency of Now” Conference. It will present members, stakeholders and partners an agenda aimed at increasing public and private investments in Black communities and will also call attention to investment strategies that build and protect Black institutional, political and economic power.
AGAG 2018 Annual Conference
Africa Grantmakers' Affinity Group
When: April 17-18
Where: New York, NY
The AGAG 2018 Annual Conference will launch AGAG2020, a series of special events over the next three years culminating in AGAG’s 20th anniversary. AGAG2020 will explore how we can disrupt the silo mentality that limits our potential to formulate the strategies that will lead to more robust, effective and responsive philanthropy across the African continent.
The Changing Context for Global Philanthropy: What Does it Mean for Local and Global Communities?
Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
When: April 18
Where: Cummins Indianapolis (Main lobby)
The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy will present the latest findings from the recently released Global Philanthropy Environment Index, followed by a discussion led by corporate, government, and nonprofit leaders on what the results mean for Indiana.
2018 SCG Public Policy Conference
Southern California Grantmakers
When: April 23
Where: Los Angeles, CA
The legislation currently being debated in Washington, DC and Sacramento could result in significant changes for the philanthropy sector and our communities. This conference will take an in-depth look at the latest policy analysis and research and address key issues impacting our work. This year's program will have a special focus on the 2020 Census, supporting full federal and state funding for a fair and accurate count, as well as higher education policy changes.
Trustee Essentials Seminar
Exponent Philanthropy
When: April 24
Where: Chicago, IL
This one-day seminar is designed for board members and trustees of leanly staffed foundations who need a crash course or refresher in the basic tenets of foundation governance, tax and legal issues, and financial oversight and investments.
2018 GEO National Conference
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
When: April 30 - May 2
Where: San Francisco, CA
Hosted in partnership with Philanthropy California, the 2018 National Conference will provide participants with the information, connections and experiences to continue improving and pursuing smarter grantmaking practices that positively impact nonprofit effectiveness.
Media Impact Forum
Media Impact Funders
When: May 10
Where: Philadelphia, PA
This year's Media Impact Forum will focus on two distinct but related topics: excellent practice in the communication of scientific information, and new ideas in the science of communications. The Forum will help philanthropy focus on the special role of science in our national debates, the importance of sharpening the communication of science and broader issues about how to understand when communications and storytelling make a difference.
Mission Forward!: MIE's 2018 National Conference
Mission Investors Exchange
When: May 14-16
Where: Chicago, IL
The 2018 conference will focus on bold innovations in the field and the unique leadership role of philanthropy in the impact investing marketplace. Issues of racial equity, diversity, and inclusion will be critical topics woven throughout the conference.
Rising Together to Strengthen Our Democracy
Funders' Committee for Civic Participation (FCCP)
When: May 15, 2018
Where: Denver, CO
The 2018 Convening takes place during a time of important opportunities and unprecedented threats. Against this backdrop, the FCCP community will convene to be strategic about the critical questions facing our sector, take time to re-energize, be open and honest about shortcomings and failings, embrace collaboration and collectively build what the field needs right now to strengthen democracy.
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