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Courtney Roberts, president of Ivy Tech Foundation, will moderate. Learn from grantmakers and thought-leaders as they share their insights and experience that has led them to incorporate and center community voice in their work. Walk away with ideas of how to adapt their experiences and lessons learned into your own grantmaking and community leadership efforts.
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Exploring Community Polarization and Seeking Common Ground
Facilitated by: Mark Baird, Executive Director, Tipton County Foundation
A thought-provoking discussion delving into the causes and consequences of community polarization and finding solutions to foster unity and understanding.
Real World Challenges and Ethics in Asset Development and Grantmaking
Facilitated by: Bill Barnes, President & CEO, Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County
How do ethics apply to challenging situations we all face, but rarely discuss, like working with a grieving donor hours after the loss of a relative.
Grantmaking that truly supports nonprofits and the communities they serve requires a deep understanding of organizational culture and its connection to nonprofit success. But how we initiate conversations about culture within our organizations, and how we make the connection to our external work, is not always clear. Through individual reflection and small group discussion, this session will help you understand and begin to assess your current organizational culture and how it impacts your effectiveness and the success of your nonprofit and community partners.