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Overview & Governance

This session covers the following topics:

CF OVERVIEW

Definition, roles, history
National Standards
IRS Code; tax exempt orgs
Legal concepts & documents


GOVERNANCE

Key legal concepts
Governance vs. management
Unique challenges of boards
Board leadership
Board orientation/education
Board & executive roles
Strategic planning

Date & Time: 
11/05/2025 -
10:30am to 1:00pm

Overview & Governance

This session covers the following topics:

CF OVERVIEW

  • Definition, roles, history
  • National Standards
  • IRS Code; tax exempt orgs
  • Legal concepts & documents

GOVERNANCE

  • Key legal concepts
  • Governance vs. management
  • Unique challenges of boards
  • Board leadership
  • Board orientation/education
  • Board & executive roles
  • Strategic planning
Date & Time: 
02/26/2025 -
10:30am to 1:00pm

Film Screening: The Working Hungry

Grab your breakfast and join a screening of "The Working Hungry," a documentary that reveals the often-overlooked challenges of food insecurity faced by almost 1 million Hoosiers, many of whom are working full-time jobs. You will also be the first to get a sneak peek of the new film, “Food, Insecurity.” After the screening, a panel will share the film’s impact, including over 65 screenings across Indiana that have sparked conversations about solutions.

Date & Time: 
10/09/2024 -
7:45am to 8:45am

Peer Community Gatherings

Unwind, share nuggets of wisdom, and exchange contact info with your IPA Peer Community before heading home. 

ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

  • Communications Peer Community | Council
  • Scholarships Peer Community | Chamber
  • Grantmaking Peer Community | Caucus
  • Development Peer Community | Cabinet
  • Young Leaders Peer Community | Cameral

 

Date & Time: 
10/09/2024 - 2:30pm

Evening Welcome

The Indianapolis Foundation invites you to their office's Social Hub for refreshments at this conference welcome event. Continuous transportation from The Westin to the event and back will be provided.

LOCATION

The Indianapolis Foundation
615 N. Alabama St. #300
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317.634.2423 ext. 145
 

Thanks to The Indianapolis Foundation for sponsoring this event!

Date & Time: 
10/07/2024 - 5:00pm

Advancing Civility: Bridging Divides in Challenging Times

With less than a month before a contentious federal election, tensions may rise regardless of the result.  How can philanthropy as a most-trusted institution in America act to shield communities and individuals from harm and polarization?  During this session, you will engage in a table exercise that will demonstrate the brain science of polarization.  Learn how you or your organization can use that knowledge to build a bridge to civility.

Date & Time: 
10/08/2024 -
2:00pm to 3:15pm

Hello, Is It You I'm Looking For? Understanding Your Audience with Persona Building

... and communicate the work you do? Enter personas. Persona building is an essential tool for grantmakers as they try to ... on Foundations' recent report Philanthropy’s New Voice: Building Trust With Deeper Stories and Clear Language . The ... I'm Looking For? Understanding Your Audience with Persona Building ...
Date & Time: 
10/09/2024 -
9:00am to 10:15am

Field Trip: Visit Glick's Affordable Housing and Community Support Center (Pre-Registration Required)

... HERE  (FREE) - Space is limited! The health of our neighbors and the strength of our communities rely on quality affordable housing and strong ... on the Far Eastside of Indianapolis. We’ll start our discussion by understanding the state of affordable ...
Date & Time: 
10/09/2024 -
7:45am to 11:30am

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