SCG's 2023 Family Philanthropy Town Hall — REIMAGINE: Power and Practice

Join us for three powerful Ignite Talks where we will hear from our nonprofit partners who will respond to our Town Hall’s core question: What is one thing the philanthropic sector can reimagine? They will provide their perspectives on how the sector can support nonprofit leadership, lean into trust-based principles and invest in communities.

How can family foundations be more supportive of their grantees, not just in theory but in action? Our Opening Panel Conversation will feature a trio of philanthropists who will share how they have built authentic relationships with their grantee partners and how our sector can (re)balance power in its practices and relationships. Our Speakers will also identify several opportunities and approaches for philanthropy to ensure its work is reflective and responsive to the community’s ever-changing needs.

Navigating family and organizational dynamics, succession planning, and supporting the increased needs of nonprofit partners continue to be priorities for family philanthropy. However, the possibility of economic instability continues to loom large in foundation operations. Despite market fluctuations, there is an opportunity for family philanthropy to reimagine their practices and future investments from a place of abundance. Our Closing Panel Conversation will feature two dynamic philanthropic leaders, Nick Tedesco (President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Family Philanthropy) and Annie Chang (Vice President of the Nonprofit Finance Fund), for a candid conversation centered around family philanthropy’s future impact, investments, and how we can move the needle toward action.