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By fostering a culture of learning and development, boards transform into proactive contributors, driving innovation and strategic direction. Join this session and discover essential strategies to cultivate a dynamic board and nurture a robust pipeline of leaders. Discover how to foster effective CEO-board interactions, optimize board meetings, and leverage intentional communication to propel your organization forward.
Discover how to implement trust-based philanthropy practices in your grantmaking efforts. Our panel of peers from Indiana, along with moderator Phil Li (back by popular demand!), will share real-life examples and lessons learned. We’ll explore concrete strategies that streamline processes and promote open, impactful relationships between funders and grantees. From multi-year, unrestricted funding to transparent communication and beyond, discover practical ways to shift from traditional grantmaking to a more trust-based approach.
Discover how to embrace conflict and grow together as a family foundation.
Americans interact with foundations and nonprofits on a daily basis, but research shows that most people don’t know what philanthropy actually does. How do you reach the communities you work with and communicate the work you do? Enter personas.
Persona building is an essential tool for grantmakers as they try to form meaningful connections with grantees and communities. Attend this session to learn how to use research to understand the values, worldviews, and identities of your audiences, and craft messages that actually resonate with the people you’re trying to reach.
How do you build data processes that last and empower your organization to make better decisions?
Philanthropy has great stories to tell, but our sector's obsession with jargon is getting in the way of spreading our messages.