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  • Giving Done Right: A Conversation with Author Phil Buchanan

    The Argyros Performing Arts Theater 120 South Main St, Ketchum,, ID, United States

    Join Spur Community Foundation for an evening with Phil Buchanan, president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) and author of Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count—named Best Philanthropy Book of the Year (2019) by Inside Philanthropy. A passionate advocate for effective giving and a strong nonprofit sector, Buchanan has worked […]

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  • Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Annual Member Gathering

    The Meeting House 5885 Robert Oliver Pl, Columbia, MD, United States

    Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Annual Member Gathering is an opportunity for members to connect, rejuvenate, and celebrate as a philanthropic community. In response to the enthusiastic request from our members, we are excited to offer additional in-person networking opportunities during this year’s all-member convening. Members of Maryland Philanthropy Network, along with guests, will come together for […]

  • How can philanthropy support grantee AI Capacity?

    During this session, hosted by the Philanthropy Working Group at the Natural Language Processing Community of Practice (NLP-CoP), we will look more closely at the role of philanthropy in supporting grantee capacity to make decisions about their own internal use of AI and their integration of AI into their programming. We will start by learning […]

  • AI With Purpose: Philanthropy’s View of AI Use

    Northern California Grantmakers 160 Spear St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    The AI revolution is upon us. It’s in the news and in the ether, with emerging news reports and stories on a daily basis. Nonprofits and foundation staff are using AI tools on the regular, but is our sector prepared? Are we ready to address the promise and the perils of this burgeoning technology? Last […]

  • The Evolving Relationship Between Nonprofits and Government: Past, Present, and Future

    Urban Institute 500 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC, United States

      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 […]

  • The State of the Nonprofit Sector

    Virtual Event

    Powering Nonprofits: Insights and Action Series The State of the Nonprofit Sector Monday, March 30 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Virtual Register here: tinyurl.com/z5dh3azy Nonprofits are facing a difficult moment.  Demand for services is rising, funding is becoming more uncertain, and nonprofit leaders are navigating increasing pressure to support their communities with fewer resources. Recent research from […]

  • 3rd Meeting of the Mathematical Sciences Education Board (Hybrid)

    Keck Center – Room 100 500 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

    Hybrid Panel: STEM Education Landscape: Federal Shifts and Foundation Responses Moderator: Mark Green Speakers: Tyler Kloefkorn, Office of Government Relations, American Mathematical Society Ellie Buteau, Center for Effective Philanthropy (virtual)

  • Communicating Values in Volatile Times – MIND THE GAP

    Stupski Foundation 90 New Montgomery Street, Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Facing a Nonprofit Sector in Crisis

    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 […]

  • Nonprofit Financials & BDO – Funder Briefing

    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: […]

  • Community Foundation of Greater Memphis – 2026 Annual Meeting

    Memphis Botanic Garden 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN, United States

    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 […]