An ongoing pandemic, widespread economic misery, deep political dysfunction, and a national reckoning about structural racism in the United States and elsewhere has roiled our society. In this context, what is philanthropy’s role in supporting the movement for racial justice? Has the broader conversation about race helped to move philanthropy towards more equitable giving practices?...
COVID has changed everything, including funding for nonprofits. Join funders & nonprofits for a discussion about the future of funding. ABOUT THIS EVENT How can funders truly support the growth and success of nonprofits? How can nonprofits and funders work together to create long-term change? Nonprofits closest to the communities most affected by diet-related...
Panel Discussion - Foundations & Policy Influence: Current Practice & Where We Go From Here Foundations’ engagement in public policy has contributed to many advances in society. Yet philanthropy has a unique opportunity – and, as some funders see it, an obligation – to step boldly into the policy arena and advocate for policy changes...
ECCF’s annual Institute for Trustees (IFT) brings hundreds of nonprofit leaders together each year for a full day of educational workshops led by experts in the sector. Now in its 12th year, the IFT is attended by more than 400 nonprofit executive directors and their board chairs and is known for its powerful education and...
Perhaps one of the few things that Americans can agree on is the fact that the nation is deeply polarized and divided. But like with so many other things, Americans differ on the importance and implications of this division — with some calling for concerted efforts for healing and coming together, and others believing we...
Foundations Respond to Crisis: A Moment of Transformation? Towards Equity? To respond to 2020's unprecedented challenges, foundations are being called on to change how they approach their work, including providing more flexible funding, shifting power, relaxing grant requirements, trusting nonprofits, and increasing payout. Foundations are also being called to come to terms with how they...
Purpose-Driven Board Leadership: Reconceiving Foundation Governance In a new SSIR article, “The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven Board Leadership,” BoardSource’s CEO, Anne Wallestad, calls for a reset on board leadership and offers a new framework for consideration. Join CEP and BoardSource for a conversation about the implications for foundation board governance, which will build on some...
Philanthropy Northwest Corporate Member Briefing - Spring 2021 Shortfalls in government spending have become apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, and philanthropy has an important role in addressing the aftermath. At this quarter's briefing, we will be focusing on the recently released report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy - Foundations Respond to Crisis: Toward Greater Flexibility...
The Future of Philanthropy What has changed in the world of philanthropy following the historic events of the last year? What is in store in the coming years for giving and how can philanthropy at all levels play a role in collaborating to serve the common good? Join us for this insightful discussion with some...
Join us for an interactive discussion of findings from a new resource from CEP on the state of nonprofits. About this event Over the past 15 months, many nonprofit organizations grappled with the devastating impacts of multiple compounding crises and the pandemic’s disruption to their work within their communities. As the sense of crisis wanes...
We have experienced and learned a lot in these past long months. The disparities exposed by the pandemic, the violence exacerbated by it, and the renewed spotlight on racial injustice have led us to a point of inflection. We can take this opportunity to broaden our leadership, reexamine our missions and values, and act in...