Training

Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals Course - Dallas, TX - CANCELLED

Due to rapidly escalating health concerns relating to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Council on Foundations has decided to cancel this Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals Course. We will work with the Communities Foundation of Texas and Philanthropy Southwest to find an alternate date to offer the course.

Date & Time

Central to
Central

Location

Communities Foundation of Texas
Mabel Peters Caruth Center
Community Room
5500 Caruth Haven Lane
Dallas, Texas 75225-8146

Communities Foundation of Texas is located just minutes from downtown Dallas at the southwest corner of Caruth Haven Lane and Central Expressway.

Parking can be found in spaces at the front of the building for access to the main entrance under the port cochere or by driving around to the rear of the building and entering through the courtyard entrance.

Nearby Hotels

Doubletree by Hilton Hotels Dallas Campbell Centre
8250 N Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75206

Hyatt House Dallas/Lincoln Park
8321 N Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75225 

Cost

Members = $595
Nonmembers = $850

Regional Partners = $725

Due to rapidly escalating health concerns relating to the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Council on Foundations has decided to cancel this Community Foundation Excellence (CFE) Fundamentals Course. This decision was made out of concern for the health and well-being of our attendees.

We will work with the Communities Foundation of Texas and Philanthropy Southwest to find an alternate date to offer the course, ideally in 2020, subject to the containment of COVID-19 and ability to travel.

 

CFE Fundamentals logoA well-trained staff and an informed board are critical to the success of community foundations in our fast-changing world. This two-day course helps new and growing community foundation staff build the essential skills they need to balance governance and management with the broader understanding of community foundations within the philanthropic sector.

Created and led by experienced leaders, this course includes:

  • Basic information on governance, resource development and donor relations;
  • Updates on key legal and legislative issues;
  • Information on grantmaking; and
  • Review of community leadership and fiduciary responsibilities.

Developed in conjunction with Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy, these courses help community foundation staff, board members and volunteers master the unique aspects of the community foundation field. You'll learn about effective practices, get helpful tools and information, and have the opportunity to network with others in the field. Comprehensive and engaging, these courses are an efficient and affordable way to increase your knowledge of the field. Please note, this course is limited to Community Foundation staff and Board members only. 

*Council events are not opportunities for solicitation of any kind, including asking for business, fund management, or grants. All types of solicitation are strictly prohibited. For more information, read our no solicitation policy.

Facilitators

Judy SjostedtJudy Sjostedt
Executive Director
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation & Regional Affiliates

Dan TemplinDan Templin
Executive Director
DeKalb County Community Foundation

Course Agenda

Day One

  • Review community foundation's history, emerging goals, unique characteristics and future trends
  • Discuss governance and board responsibilities respective to their roles and goals
  • Engage in a discussion on why and how donors give to community foundations
  • Learn of various gift types, developing gift agreements and planned giving

Day Two

  • Understand resource development procedures in attracting gifts
  • Listen and learn from the Council legal team to comprehend all legalities from nonprofits to donor control 
  • Ascertain key tips and tools about stewardship, accountability and fiduciary responsibilities within your community foundations
  • Discover ways to set grantmaking priorities and understand roles in community leadership

Thanks to the Communities Foundation of Texas and Philanthropy Southwest for co-hosting this event with the Council on Foundations. 

Philanthropy SouthwestCommunities Foundation of Texas

 

Questions?

Connect with Council Staff

Daniela Rodriguez Ranf

Director, Leadership Development and Training

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