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

Immigration & Belonging:

  • Anna Maria Chávez, Arizona Community Foundation
  • Amy Freitag, New York Community Trust
  • Miguel Santana, California Community Foundation

Community Foundation Climate Action:

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

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