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SmallBox Design Thinking
You are likely already plugged in to the local assets and needs of rural residents. Through a design thinking activity, facilitators with SmallBox will help you bring information and ideas shared earlier in the day into your own context. This excercise will help define what prosperity looks like in your community and how it can be achieved, while crafting meaningful points of discussion for your work ahead.
Date & Time:
06/07/2022 - 1:15pm
Panel Discussion
Through the lens of a notable example of community development and cross-sector collaboration, you will learn about the creation of River Valley Resources (RVR) by the Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County and their community partners.
Date & Time:
06/07/2022 - 11:00am
Rural-Focused Research & Trends
Rural demographer Emily J. Wornell of the Indiana Communities Institute at Ball State University will lead an interactive morning session centered on the latest research, trends, and drivers of sustained rural prosperity. Despite popular economic development wisdom of the last century, research is increasingly showing that quality of life, not being “business friendly,” is the linchpin of sustainable, successful communities.
Date & Time:
06/07/2022 - 10:00am
GIFT Experts in Residence
... Assistance Advisor Alisa Winters at askalisa@inphilanthropy.org . Types of Requests Succession Planning: Community ...
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:
11/02/2022 -
10:30am to 1:00pm
Making an Impact Through Mission-Aligned Investment Strategies
Resource for members only
Discover how the Cleveland Foundation has made significant strides in incorporating equity into their work and used their foundation’s endowment to strengthen their commitment to organizational values.
Family Giving Lifecycle Toolkit
Resource for members only
... of clarity. Rooted in intentional philanthropy, the Family Giving Lifecycle framework names these critical points and ... at each stage of your philanthropic lifecycle. Family Giving Lifecycle Toolkit ...