2010 FALL CONFERENCE FOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS | Pre-Conference Sessions
Pre-Conference Sessions



Community Foundation Fundamentals Course - SOLD OUT

Saturday, September 11 - Sunday, September 12, 2010
8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Designed for people just starting their community foundation careers AND for more experienced staff who have not had formal community foundation training and would like a review, this course is applicable to individuals from community foundations of all sizes and job types.

Agenda
Download and view the Community Foundation Fundamentals Course agenda (pdf).

Faculty (view faculty bios)

  • Carol Golden, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, The Rhode Island Foundation
  • Jennifer Leonard, President, Rochester Area Community Foundation
  • Kelly Shipp Simone, Deputy General Counsel, Council on Foundations


Questions? Contact leaders@cof.org for more information.



Financial Administration for Community Foundations Course

Saturday, September 11 - Sunday, September 12, 2010
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

This course for community foundation CEOs, managers, or trustees with fiscal responsibility is ideal for those new to finance and fiscal administration. It provides a head start in understanding the complicated aspects unique to community foundation finances.

Agenda
Download and view the Financial Administration for Community Foundations Course agenda (pdf).

Faculty (view faculty bios)

  • Missy Batman, Vice President of Operations and Finance, The Community Foundation of Decatur/Macon County
  • Brad Bumgardner, Executive Director, Parke County Community Foundation
  • Nancy E. Jones, President, Community Foundation of North Texas
  • Michael A. Miller, Managing Director, Colonial Consulting LLC
  • Kelly Shipp Simone, Deputy General Counsel, Council on Foundations

Registration
Separate registration is required for this two-day course. Register early, space is limited.

Continuing Professional Education Credits
CPAs who participate in this group live event will earn 15 CPE credits. This course is intended for beginner to intermediate learners. No prior knowledge is required and no advanced preparation is needed.

The Council on Foundations is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219.

Questions? Contact leaders@cof.org for more information.



CEONet Retreat - SOLD OUT

Saturday, September 11, 2010
5-8 p.m.

Welcome reception and dinner conversation with Emmett Carson, CEO and president, Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Sunday September 12, 2010
8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Peer facilitated discussion (breaks and meals included)

Back by popular demand! Join your community foundation colleagues for this two-day CEO Network Retreat to discuss the issues you face daily and to build stronger ties with your peers.

CEONet Steering Committee

  • Michael Batchelor, president, The Erie Community Foundation
  • Meredith Jones, president and CEO, Maine Community Foundation
  • Randy Royster, executive director, Albuquerque Community Foundation
  • Sherry Risk Stark, president and CEO, Heritage Fund—the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

What previous attendees are saying
“I was looking for new ideas, new ways of thinking, confirmation that I’m on the right track in one-on-one conversations with colleagues…the retreat met these expectations and more!”

“The retreat offered a good interchange of ideas—great networking—and revitalized my enthusiasm for the job I love.”

“I was hoping to find ways to improve my performance as a CEO. Absolutely met my expectations—this has been a very valuable experience.”

Questions? Contact Kensei Brittain at kensei.brittain@cof.org or 703-879-0753 for more information.