Attendance at the following events is limited to Donors Forum members, non-member funders and professional advisors who provide in-depth guidance to the philanthropic community. All programs are solicitation-free environments.

To RSVP for the following programs, please contact Amanda Kah

 

August 2007 Events

Wednesday, August 29th, 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. ET,
“When Disaster Strikes: Strategies for Corporate Involvement”

Join presenters Dan Ludwig Senior Vice President Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Management for DHL Americas, Kelly Keogh, Director of Corporate Citizenship for DHL Express, and Stephen Jordan, Senior Vice President and Executive Director of Business Civic Leadership Center of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as they discuss issues around corporate disaster relief preparation and short/long-term recovery. Please RSVP by Friday, August 24th.

Cost: $50 for Donors Forum members, $75 for non-members
Location: via webinar

September 2007 Events

Monday, September 10th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.,

“Donors Forum Annual Board Retreat"

Location: Knight Foundation offices

Wednesday, September 19th, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.,

"Key West Funders Lunch and Meet the Funders"

Join us in Key West for a funders luncheon followed by a "Meet the Grantmakers" session with nonprofits.

Cost: Free for Donors Forum members

Location: Key West

Thursday, September 20th, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.,

"What's Family Got to Do with It? The Value of Family in Family Philanthropy"

National Center for Family Philanthropy Founder and President Ginny Esposito presents a special teleconference on the unique virtues and challenges of family philanthropy.  What distinguishes family philanthropy from other types of giving?  Why involve family?  How does a family effectively navigate the unique challenges while capitalizing on the special opportunities of family giving? These and other questions will be addressed while exploring the exceptional and vital role that family philanthropy plays in our democratic society. Brought to you through our partnership with the National Center for Family Philanthropy.

 

Cost: Free for Donors Forum members

Location: via webinar