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SUMMARY:State of Nonprofits 2026: What Funders Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Under extraordinary pressure\, nonprofits across the U.S. continue to serve their communities in countless vital ways. But how are these organizations — and their leaders — faring?What is their outlook for the coming year\, and what do they need donors to understand?  \nIn this session\, the Center for Effective Philanthropy will present the 2026 findings of its annual State of Nonprofits survey\, now in its fourth year. This newly collected data reveals the challenges facing nonprofits\, concerning trends emerging over the years\, and how leaders are adapting to meet this moment.   \nJoining the discussion are: \n\nDiane Yentel\, President and CEO\, National Council of Nonprofits \n\n\nDr. Laura Gerald\, President\, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust \n\n\nSister Norma Pimentel\, Executive Director\, Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley (CCRGV) and one of 2026 Time Magazine’s Women of the Year \n\n\nElisha Smith Arrillaga\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, Research\, CEP \n\n\nStephanie Beasley\, Fellowship Director and Senior Writer\, Chronicle of Philanthropy (Moderator) \n\n 
URL:https://cep.org/event/state-of-nonprofits-2026-what-funders-need-to-know/
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SUMMARY:Learning from Grantees to Drive Effectiveness
DESCRIPTION:Philea Forum in Copenhagen \nThe Center for Effective Philanthropy is organizing a specialised workshop focused on how learning from grantees drives effectiveness. CEP will share data on high-impact funder-grantee relationships\, followed by insights from European foundations that have successfully acted on feedback from their Grantee Perception Reports \nSpeakers \n\nFrom Partner Foundations:\nCasper Thulstrup\, Head of Strategic Development\, Quality & Analysis\, Hempel Foundation\nCorey Oser\,  Senior Vice President of Programs\, Global Fund for Children\nElisabeth Wilmer\, Senior Learning Specialist\, Porticus\nIlan Vuddamalay\, Senior Programme Manager\, Laudes Foundation.\nRuth Adamson\, Regional Engagement Manager Europe & Middle East\, Z Zurich Foundation\nFrom CEP:\nKevin Bolduc — VP\, Assessment & Advisory Services\nNatalia Kiryttopoulou — Lead\, Global Assessment & Advisory Services\n\n\n\nIf you are interested in attending this event\, please reach out to Natalia (nataliak@cep.org).
URL:https://cep.org/event/learning-from-grantees-to-drive-effectiveness/
LOCATION:Tivoli Hotel\, Arni Magnussons Gade 2\, 1577\, København\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:Speaking Engagement
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SUMMARY:GEO Conference
DESCRIPTION:Rooted and Ready: Endowments as a Driver of Equity and a Foundation for Institutional and Movement Durability\nSpeakers\nElisha Smith Arrillaga\, Vice President of Research\, Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP)\nDarren Isom\, Partner\, San Francisco\, Bridgespan Group\nGeorge Suttles\, Executive Director\, Commonfund Institute \nThis session explores the transformative potential of nonprofit endowments as a strategic tool for equity and long-term sustainability\, especially for Black-led and frontline organizations. Drawing on research from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) and The Bridgespan Group\, participants will explore how endowments have historically been deployed and the growing role they play in advancing outcomes in historically underserved communities. In a moment of political volatility\, retreat from equity commitments\, and unstable funding\, durable institutions and bold ideas are more vital than ever. Past nadirs inspired Black communities to build institutions that still stand today–from the NAACP to cultural and movement organizations. This moment calls for similar resolve. When equitably deployed\, endowments provide leaders with the freedom to lead boldly\, unlocking the brilliance and creativity already present in communities. They provide the long-term resources needed to ensure today’s work endures and fuels lasting progress. With new data\, case studies like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s approach\, and open dialogue\, this session will challenge assumptions\, demystify endowment grantmaking\, and offer tools to normalize this powerful strategy. It will also show how endowment capital amplifies the inherent genius of leaders of color and those rooted in community\, enabling them to drive innovation and sustained impact.
URL:https://cep.org/event/geo-conference/
LOCATION:The Westin Seaport District\, 425 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking Engagement
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SUMMARY:PEAK2026 Second Set Series
DESCRIPTION:Measuring What Matters:\nExploration and Rethinking of Reporting Processes\nWednesday\, July 8\, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. ET\nWeaving together Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) research\, data from a recent study commissioned by the Grove Foundation about current and alternative reporting processes\, and insights from grantmakers themselves\, this session will provide grantmakers with new data to inform to their strategies and processes\, sample tools and practices\, and peer-tested approaches to develop essential competencies in equitable\, efficient\, and learning-oriented reporting. \nAttendees will:\n\nShare findings from CEP’s dataset and research on funder reporting processes.\nGain exposure to practical tools and real-world examples of alternative reporting approaches.\nParticipate in dialogue to identify actionable steps to strengthen reporting practices at their organizations.\n\nSpeakers\nKevin Bolduc\, Center for Effective Philanthropy\nBlanch Vance\, The Grove Foundation\nRory Neuner\, Barr Foundation\nRebecca McCoy\, Annie E. Casey Foundation
URL:https://cep.org/event/peak2026-second-set-series/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Engagement,Speaking Engagement|Webinar
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