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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.
Women in Leadership
Facilitated by: Mary Gibble, President/CEO, Community Foundation of Hancock County
Holding a seat at the table and working in male-dominated space.
Smooth Sailing Ahead: Navigating Troublesome Waters - Handling Problematic Board Members without Walking the Plank
Facilitated by: Tami Wenning, Executive Director, Decatur County Community Foundation
While capacity building is a critical part of our work, traditional models of capacity building do not always account for culture, systems, and power in their design, failing to keep equity centered in their approach. GEO’s latest publication, Reimagining Capacity Building, explores principles for centering equity in our capacity-building efforts, explores the way inequities can show up, and offers steps we can take to address and mitigate those inequities.
Panelists: David Bennett, Bill Stanczykiewicz,
In between talking with exhibitors at the Idea Exchange, make time for one or more Quick Hits. These 45-minute sessions cover a variety of funding areas: arts & culture, early childhood education, environment, equity & inclusion, grantee perspective, housing, public health, and workforce.