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We are entering a unique moment in Southern California. While the nation and the world feel increasingly divided, there is growing global interest in the economic, environmental, and cultural potential of our region. Major sporting events coming to Los Angeles, including the 2026 World Cup, the 2027 Super Bowl, and the 2028 Olympics and Summer […]

Our community of philanthropy will come together this fall for the CMF 52nd Annual Conference - a gathering for creating new and deepened connections, engaging in shared learning and advancing our collective equity journey. This year, we invite you to join your Michigan philanthropy colleagues Monday, October 7 – Wednesday, October 9 in Northern Michigan […]

BREAKOUT SESSION: FUNDING NONPROFIT ENDOWMENTS AS AN EQUITY STRATEGY Funding nonprofit endowments can ensure the stability of an organization as well as advance equity and shift power to frontline organizations. However, little is known about the degree to which foundations engage in funding nonprofit endowments or about attitudes of foundation leaders on this topic. This […]

This year's Annual Meeting will arrive at a critical juncture for our region and country. Amid a time of division, we will look to our Leading Lights: Connection, Community & Courage to help us navigate the challenges ahead, embrace shared goals, and work toward a brighter future for the South and all its people. Why We Must […]

The Exponent Philanthropy Conference is your exclusive opportunity to connect, recharge, and revolutionize your giving. This is NOT your typical, impersonal donor summit. It’s a dynamic and intimate gathering designed specifically for YOU, the lean funder making a difference in their community. Unveiling fresh strategies for maximizing your impact with limited resources. Connecting with a […]

Counted Out investigates the biggest crises of our time—political polarization, racial and economic inequity, global pandemic and climate change–through an unexpected lens: math. In our current information economy, math is everywhere. The people we date, the news we see, the influence of our votes, the candidates who win elections, the education we have access to, […]

Welcome Plenary | Meeting the Moment: Philanthropy’s Role in a Time of Change How should philanthropy lead in today’s constantly changing environment to ensure Virginia communities are thriving? How do we use active listening in our work with grantees to demonstrate empathy and understanding when they face the pressures of uncertain funding and negative public […]

In the wake of significant funding shifts on the federal level, philanthropic investment has never been more important. The philanthropic sector is uniquely positioned to take bold, timely action to address some of the impacts that revised funding streams will have on nonprofits – we can be flexible, move nimbly and take risks that others […]

  This event is Virtual & In-Person At a pivotal moment for the nonprofit sector, the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) at the Urban Institute will host the first in a series of 30th-anniversary convenings, beginning with an exploration of the rapidly evolving relationship between government and nonprofits. Centered on three guiding questions—What forces […]

Join us on March 26 for an important conversation about the state of the nonprofit sector. On March 26 at 1:00 PM ET, Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Ph.D. from the Center for Effective Philanthropy will share key insights from CEP’s national research report, A Sector in Crisis. We’ll discuss what the latest data reveals about […]

How do we address the gap between nonprofits and foundations? Foundations and nonprofits are navigating an increasingly volatile environment and determining how best to connect with audiences and maintain commitments to serving the public good. Despite the many values we hold in common and the staggering need for our services, the gap between nonprofits and […]

Guest Speaker: Seara Grundhoefer As nonprofits face historic challenges under the current federal administration, data collected last fall from the Center for Effective Philanthropy reveals that nonprofit organizations are concerned about their ability to continue to operate and are asking for greater support from their funders. In CEP's new report, “A Sector in Crisis: How […]

The Nonprofit GPS initiative invites you to save the date for a special update for private philanthropy regarding the financial condition of the sector and its component fields of practice. This session, which has been carefully researched, is designed to inspire and inform funder practice during this particular era. Among other things we will discuss: […]

Insight, Impact, and What Comes Next: 2026 Annual Meeting Philanthropy is navigating a moment of change. Public sentiment, policy conversations, and evolving expectations are reshaping the role of charitable organizations—and the way impact happens. Join the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis to reflect on the past year of community investment and consider what this moment […]