Whether you are a senior or emerging leader, the Generational Leadership Program at The Summit has something for you.
The Generational Leadership Program will provide a rare opportunity for foundation staff, board, and family members from the emerging/next generation (those born since 1965) to collaboratively learn, network, and gain insight into the philanthropic world. It will offer attendees context, knowledge, and tools to address generational issues in foundations, with grantees, and in the wider philanthropic and nonprofit sectors.
Individuals from every generation and career level contribute valuable insights and experiences in understanding the next generation of philanthropy. Foundation leaders, board members, executives, and staff members will have the opportunity to learn from and engage with emerging philanthropic leaders, through the Generational Leadership Program.
This is an unprecedented opportunity to advance the personal and professional development of both emerging and seasoned leaders in your foundation. Senior foundation leaders and management staff are encouraged to bring their next-generation staff members and trustees to The Summit to participate in the entire Summit experience and the Generational Leadership Program.
Here is some of what you can expect: The Generational Leadership Program at the Summit [pdf]
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
“The Emerging Leaders Salon was a fabulous and unique opportunity to speak with one of the best and brightest leaders in the field. Great experience for a young professional.”—Emerging Leaders Salon Participant, Council on Foundations Annual Conference 2007
This schedule is subject to change. The final version will be available in the Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) Next-Generation Lounge in Resource Central and the Next-Generation Hosted Suite.
Emerging Leader Salon with Susan V. Berresford, Retired President, Ford Foundation
Sunday, May 4, 5:00pm–6:00pm
Free tickets available at Registration Desk
This salon will offer informal dialogue between next-generation participants and the featured guest speaker. Emerging Leader Salons were wildly successful at the Council’s 2007 Fall Conference for Community Foundations and 2007 Annual Conference. Pick up your free ticket and get room information at the registration desk in Resource Central.
| SUNDAY |
The EPIP Next-Generation Lounge
Resource Central
An informal space within the Summit’s main registration and exhibition area, the lounge will provide a space for next-generation attendees and their allies to meet, hold meetings during breaks, and find information about the Generational Leadership Program as well as other resources.
Next-Generation Retreat for Family Members
Sunday, May 4, 1:00pm–6:00pm
$165 per person; pre-registration is required and space is limited
Don’t miss an opportunity to meet with your peers aged 18 to 35 who are involved in family philanthropy or are preparing for future involvement. Start building relationships with others who are exploring complex questions of responsibility, opportunity, and family legacy. Consider attending with other family members—such as siblings, cousins, or partners—for candid conversation in a safe space.
Welcome Session—Next-Generation Philanthropy Professionals
Sunday, May 4, 2:00pm–3:00pm
Free, no registration required
Before diving into The Summit, connect with other emerging philanthropy professionals. We will orient you to The Summit and the Generational Leadership Program itself. And we will provide a facilitated opportunity for you to meet, connect with, and learn from your peers at The Summit.
Emerging Leader Salon with Sherece West, President, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Sunday, May 4, 3:00pm–4:00pm
Free tickets available at Registration Desk
Sherece West is nationally known for her leadership in the areas of community development, public policy, and, most recently, disaster recovery. Prior to the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, West served as CEO of the Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation. She is passionate about helping others, addressing issues related to poverty, race and social justice, education, and community development. In addition to heading WRF, she currently serves on the boards of the Council on Foundations and the Neighborhood Funders Group. This salon will offer informal dialogue between next-generation participants and the featured guest speaker. Emerging Leader Salons were wildly successful at the Council’s 2007 Fall Conference for Community Foundations and 2007 Annual Conference. Pick up your free ticket and get room information at the registration desk in Resource Central.
Emerging Leader Salon with Susan V. Berresford, Retired President, Ford Foundation
Sunday, May 4, 5:00pm–6:00pm
Free tickets available at Registration Desk
This salon will offer informal dialogue between next-generation participants and the featured guest speaker. Emerging Leader Salons were wildly successful at the Council’s 2007 Fall Conference for Community Foundations and 2007 Annual Conference. Pick up your free ticket and get room information at the registration desk in Resource Central.
| MONDAY |
The EPIP Next-Generation Lounge
Resource Central
An informal space within the Summit’s main registration and exhibition area, the lounge will provide a space for next-generation attendees and their allies to meet and to find information on the Generational Leadership Program and other resources.
A New Generation of Foundation CEOs: Fresh Leadership Perspectives from the Top
Monday, May 5, 10:30am–Noon
The world of philanthropy is changing, and so are the leaders of many of our foundations. Join us for an exciting interactive panel discussion on how generations of leadership are influencing our field. Our panelists, all CEOs, reflect the diversity of philanthropic forms and foundation leadership. Topics will include philanthropy’s role in society, social change around the world, and how generational demographics may make an impact on the missions, strategies, and grantmaking of foundation donors, trustees, and CEOs.
Kathryn E. Merchant
Co-designer, Committee Liaison, Moderator
President and CEO
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Monique Mehta
Speaker
Executive Director
Third Wave Foundation
Nathaniel Choike Williams, Ph.D.
Speaker
Executive Director
Hill-Snowdon Foundation
Nicole Taylor
Speaker
President and Chief Executive Officer
East Bay Community Foundation
Rusty Morgen Stahl
Co-designer, Moderator
Executive Director
Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy
Emerging Leader Salon with Julie Rogers, President, Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
Monday, May 5, 2:00pm–3:00pm
Free tickets available at Registration Desk
This salon will offer informal dialogue between next-generation participants and the featured guest speaker. Emerging Leader Salons were wildly successful at the Council’s 2007 Fall Conference for Community Foundations and 2007 Annual Conference. Pick up your free ticket and get room information at the registration desk in Resource Central.
Nurturing the Next Generation of Foundation Professionals
Monday, May 5, 3:00pm–4:30pm
How are foundation trustees, executives, and staff members cultivating partnerships with emerging leaders to guide the philanthropic sector? A diverse cross-section of panelists and philanthropic professionals will frame and facilitate a groundbreaking dialogue on cross-generation collaboration. Seasoned and emerging leaders will discuss how to develop models that support generational advancement within foundations and how to bridge gaps between generations in order to sustain and improve the future of foundations. Both experienced and future leaders are critical to this discussion and will provide invaluable perspectives on inter-generational challenges across cultures within philanthropic communities.
Brittany D. Buckingham
Co-moderator and Co-designer
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Charles Fields
Speaker
Program Officer
Marguerite Casey Foundation
Luz A. Vega-Marquis
Speaker
President & CEO
Marguerite Casey Foundation
Rusty Morgen Stahl
Co-designer, Committee Liaison
Executive Director
Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy
Trista Harris
Speaker
Program Officer
The Saint Paul Foundation
Yolanda Alindor
Co-moderator
Multicultural Fellowship Program Coordinator
The San Francisco Foundation
Emerging Leaders Annual Reception
Monday, May 5, 7:30pm–9:30pm
A celebration for emerging leaders and their Summit friends and allies! Come get the best food and drinks of the evening and learn about innovative resources for the next generation. Co-sponsored, as always, by the Third Wave Foundation, Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy, Resource Generation, 21/64, Changemakers, and Jewish Funders Network
| WEDNESDAY |
Multi-Generational Family Philanthropy
Wednesday, May 7, 10:00am–11:30am
Ten years ago, the “transfer of wealth” research unleashed a conversation in the philanthropic realm about preparing and engaging the next-generation for their imminent roles in stewarding philanthropic dollars. Now, multiple generations are involved in family philanthropy and learning to work together around decision-making tables. This interactive session will illuminate the stories of family members involved in various forms of multi-generational philanthropic activities, engage session participants in a conversation about cross-generational collaboration, and offer strategies for participants to explore back home.
Daniela Nascimento Fainberg
Speaker
Founder and Executive Director
Generation Institute
Howard Buffett
Speaker
Consultant
Jason Franklin
Moderator
Deputy Director for Programs and Development
21st Century School Fund
Mary Emeny
Speaker
Chair
Tecovas Foundation
Mary L. Galeti
Speaker
Vice Chair
Tecovas Foundation
Rusty Morgen Stahl
Committee Liaison
Executive Director
Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy
Sharna Goldseker
Co-designer
Vice President
Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, Inc.
Taij Kumarie Moteelall, M.A.
Co-designer
Executive Director
Resource Generation
Millennials and the Moment
Wednesday, May 7, 10:00am–11:30am
We are at a historic moment where youth activists are changing the face of politics and influencing social change movements. With a unique social consciousness and world view shaped by events such as the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and Hurricane Katrina, the Millennials—individuals born between 1980 and 1995—are using innovative technologies, social networking opportunities, and new models of collaboration to get out the vote, get on the political agenda, and influence change. In this session, you will hear from inspiring young leaders who will discuss how they are developing projects that incorporate elements of civic engagement, activism, and movement building.
Andrew Gillum
Speaker
Director
Young Elected Officials Network
Anna Lefer Kuhn
Co-designer, Moderator
Managing Director
Rock the Vote
Carmen Berkley
Speaker
Vice President
United States Students Association
Christopher T. Gates
Committee Liaison
Executive Director
Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement
Debra Ross
Co-designer
Executive Director
Funders' Committee for Civic Participation
Eduardo Morales
Speaker
Deputy Director for Community Leadership
Center for Community Change
Jessy Tolkan
Speaker
Executive Director—Programs
Energy Action Coalition
Advanced Practice Institute: Generations in the Nonprofit Workforce: A Critical Opportunity for the Funding Community
Wednesday, May 7, 2:00pm–5:00pm
The verdict is in: Generational change in the nonprofit sector is happening. The Greatest Generation is establishing its legacy; the Baby Boom Generation is struggling with questions of retirement and ongoing engagement; Generation X is taking strides in defining its leadership role; and the Millennial Generation is entering the workforce in a significant way. At this critical moment, the support system for nonprofit talent—everything from recruitment through retirement—remains under-developed and under-resourced. This Advanced Practice Institute will explore the roles that funders can take in addressing these urgent generational and workforce issues. An extraordinary group of funders, researchers, and practitioners will share their experiences and engage you in conversation using a highly interactive format.
Michelle DePass
Speaker
Program Officer
Ford Foundation
Patrick A. Corvington
Speaker
Senior Associate
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Richard Brown
Speaker
Vice President
American Express Company
Richard L. Moyers
Speaker
Director, Nonprofit Sector Fund
Eugene & Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
Russ Finkelstein
Speaker
Associate Director
Action Without Borders
Frances Kunreuther
Speaker
Director
Building Movement Project, Demos
James Weinberg
Speaker
Founder and CEO
Commongood Careers
Rusty Morgen Stahl
Session Designer, Speaker
Executive Director
Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy
Caroline Altman Smith
Speaker
Program Officer
Lumina Foundation for Education
Emily Davis
Speaker
Emily Davis Consulting
Hosted Suite
Evenings, Sunday–Tuesday, at the Gaylord
This semi-formal space will provide emerging leaders with a venue for late night debriefing on the day, amazing refreshments, blogging, music, and good conversation. The exact room number will be announced during pre-conference activities, and posted in the EPIP Next-Generation Lounge.
NEXT GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Council on Foundations and Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy established a Scholarship Fund to help reduce the financial barrier related to attendance at The Summit. The scholarships are available to next generation leaders to ensure widespread participation at this unique opportunity for significant educational and networking opportunities. Please note: This deadline has passed.
Learn more about The Summit Generational Leadership Program.