The overall theme for this year's conference is "Community Foundation Opportunities in Polarized Times", where we will examine the road ahead for the U.S., for community foundations, and for foundation leaders.
Click here for the detailed agenda, with timing and locations. The main conference will be held in the Point Loma Ballroom.
Tuesday February 18: 5:30 - 7pm
Drop-in welcome reception at the hotel (optional): Cabo Garden & Courtyard
Wednesday February 19: 8:30am-4:30pm
Welcome/Intro
Keynote: Community Foundations & Civic Renewal: Daniel Stid, Lyceum Labs
- David Cicilline, Rhode Island Community Foundation
- Deborah Ellwood, Maine Community Foundation
- Javier Soto, The Denver Foundation
Universities as Crucibles for Equity: moderated by Dr. Pamela Luster, Board Chair, San Diego Foundation
- Pradeep Khosla, Chancellor, University of California San Diego
- Dr. Ellen Neufeldt, President, California State University San Marcos
- James Harris, DEd, President, University of San Diego
Immigration & Belonging:
- Anna Maria Chávez, Arizona Community Foundation
- Amy Freitag, New York Community Trust
- Miguel Santana, California Community Foundation
Community Foundation Climate Action:
- R.T. Rybak, The Minneapolis Foundation
- Lisa Schroeder, The Pittsburgh Foundation
- Rhea Suh, Marin Community Foundation and Chair, Community Foundation Climate Collaborative
Reception and Dinner at the hotel: Kona Kai Beach
Thursday February 20: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Welcome/Intro
Keynote: Two Nations in One Country - A Conversation with Steve Phillips
Influencing/Sustaining Federal Resources and Relationships:
- Brookings Institute Report
- Owen Washburn, Affiliate, Brookings Metro; Founder and Principal, Piedmont Strategies
- Tax Policy and the CF Agenda
- Frank Fernandez, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
- Debbie Wilkerson, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Community Foundation Business Model/Aspen Project
- Fred Blackwell, San Francisco Foundation
- Alesha Washington, Seattle Foundation
CEO and Board Chair Breakout Sessions
Dinner and Entertainment by Young Lions Jazz Conservatory at Bali Hai Restaurant
Friday February 21: 8:00am - 12noon
Welcome/Intro
- The Science of Gratitude: Dr. Danny Kim, Senior Director of People, Culture and Diversity at San Diego Foundation
Future-Focused: Dev Patnaik, Jump Associates
Staff Safety and Well Being
- Table discussion and sharing
"Last Chance Breakouts" for CEOs and Board Chairs
