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Discover how funders can help nonprofits navigate their toughest hurdles.
Grab a refreshment and take some time to talk with your fellow attendees.
Grab a refreshment and take some time to talk with your fellow attendees.
If you are part of a peer community at IPA, stay after the conference to gather with your group! Rooms to be announced.
Grab a refreshment and take some time to talk with your fellow attendees.
Join the early birds for a breakfast full of conversation and connection with your peers.
Conference sponsors are treating you to dinner! Dine-arounds are filling up fast. More details to come soon!
Private foundations face unique challenges in meeting the 5% annual payout requirement while navigating record-high investment returns and inflation. This session will share innovative approaches to effectively utilize excess funds without compromising long-term goals. Discover practical solutions to optimize charitable spending, enhance impact, and ensure compliance. Join us to explore creative ways to embrace abundance and make informed decisions for your foundation’s mission.
As more foundation leaders and boards choose to undertake Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, some are faced with concern from community members. How might your foundation bring others along on the path you identified? Learn how to set the stage for DEI work and how to craft a message that inspires instead of divides.
Does it ever feel like your life is one never ending Zoom meeting as you dash from task to task? Do you find yourself unable to make a quick grocery run because community members all want just a moment of your time? Does it feel like you’re literally carrying the weight community even on the weekends? If so, then you’re in need of a little “me time.” Come to this session and discover techniques to decompress and strategies to make your work day more manageable. Leave the conference feeling ready to take on the world!
At a time when Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are being vilified on the national stage philanthropy professionals must band together to correct the narrative and protect this impactful tool. The DAF Research Collaborative (DAFRC) conducts empirical research that enhances the public understanding of these funds. This year, DAFRC released the most extensive independent study on DAFs to date—the National Study on Donor Advised Funds.
With best practices evolving at a rapid pace, operational excellence often feels out of reach. Attend this session to arm yourself with the latest trends, processes, and tricks in operations. Learn about shifts in the human resource and financial regulatory environment and explore tools designed to optimize productivity and streamline workflow, empowering your organization to achieve more with less. You’ll be prepared to optimize opportunities and stay ahead of current and future threats.
By fostering a culture of learning and development, boards transform into proactive contributors, driving innovation and strategic direction. Join this session and discover essential strategies to cultivate a dynamic board and nurture a robust pipeline of leaders. Discover how to foster effective CEO-board interactions, optimize board meetings, and leverage intentional communication to propel your organization forward.
Succession planning at foundations can feel like an intricate maze. This session gives you the tools to navigate every twist and turn. Learn how to craft seamless transitions, involving key stakeholders from board to leadership. Uncover the perfect timing to ignite your succession strategy and infuse it into your hiring process for long-term success. Plus, we'll tackle the challenge of preserving institutional knowledge amidst staff turnover.
What's stopping your grantees from applying?
How to you build a genuinely inclusive culture?
Discover how to implement trust-based philanthropy practices in your grantmaking efforts. Our panel of peers from Indiana, along with moderator Phil Li (back by popular demand!), will share real-life examples and lessons learned. We’ll explore concrete strategies that foster equity, streamline processes, and promote open, impactful relationships between funders and grantees. From multi-year, unrestricted funding to transparent communication and beyond, discover practical ways to shift from traditional grantmaking to a more trust-based approach.