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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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