Funder Gathering: From Research to Action – Supporting Nonprofits in a Volatile Environment

Funders, please join Social Innovation Forum as Executive Director Wyona Lynch-McWhite leads a conversation with Phil Buchanan, President of the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), on their recent report, “State of Nonprofits 2026: What Funders Need to Know”. Phil will share the key learnings that funders should take away from the report, highlight important action items, and answer questions about what’s next. We’ll then hear from two funders on how their teams are adjusting and responding to the challenges their nonprofit partners are facing. Attendees will be invited to ask questions and will have time for networking and continued conversation.

Speakers:
Phil Buchanan | President, Center for Effective Philanthropy
Rayana Grace | Senior Program Officer, Island Foundation
Wyona Lynch-McWhite | Executive Director, Social Innovation Forum
Lawrence “Larry” Wallach | President, Viney Wallach Foundation

To RSVP, please email Emily Bottie at ebottie@socialinnovationforum.org.