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Effective Board Service: How to Identify and Train Executives
An extension of today’s Skills-Based Volunteering 101, this hands-on session will focus on how to successfully train executives for nonprofit board service.
Common Impact will share insights and best practices from its two decades of experience in skilled volunteerism, including board matching and service. Participants will learn how to identify suitable candidates, introduce them to the fundamentals of board governance, and equip them to make a positive impact through their service.
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Date & Time:
06/03/2020 -
3:30pm to 4:45pm
Conscious Capitalism: Business as a Force for Good
Business today needs to be about more than just profits! This session will introduce you to Conscious Capitalism—a growing movement, both globally and here in Indiana, that believes the entrepreneurial spirit can truly elevate humanity. We'll discuss four key principles that guide companies to develop higher purpose, stronger leaders, and richer culture—all while maximizing profits.
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Date & Time:
06/03/2020 -
9:00am to 10:00am
Preparing New Generations to Serve on Family Foundation Boards
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Family foundations have some of the strongest values for philanthropic giving, and many of those values endure through generations of family involvement. But how do you best prepare new generations to serve on a foundation board?
Back to Basics: Why Basic Civics Impacts Outcomes
Hear from a team of Indiana leaders as they discuss the importance of civic participation and share examples of how funders and corporations can engage in civic efforts. Chuck Dunlap, Executive Director of the Indiana Bar Foundation and co-author of the 2019 Indiana Civic Health Index, will review the report’s findings and recommendations and discuss how they relate to the work of Indiana philanthropy. Sheila Kennedy, professor of law & public policy, will explore how civic literacy relates to all avenues for service and community development.
Date & Time:
06/03/2020 -
1:45pm to 3:00pm
Youth Philanthropy Helpful Links
These organizations may provide additional research, resources, toolkits, and ideas to guide and assist with youth philanthropy work.
Youth Philanthropy Councils
A resource page for foundations of all types with Youth Philanthropy Councils to promote and raise the awareness of youth philanthropy.
Youth Philanthropy
IPA offers guidance on effective youth philanthropy by providing consultation, resources, and learning opportunities for adults and youth.