Are you attending the Fall Conference for Community Foundations and interested in learning more about impact investing? Consider attending any or all of the Impact Investing Sessions at the 2012 Fall Conference.

 

Monday, September 10

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Impact Investing through the Community Foundation Lens Meeting Room: Celestin Ballroom IV, Level Three

Panelists from rural and urban community foundations will share their experiences with impact investing and discuss risk-taking, intermediary relationships, donor engagement, and navigating organizational culture. Presenter(s): Michael Brown, Vice President, Community Leadership, The Seattle Foundation; Debra D. Rooney CPA, Finance Director, The Vermont Community Foundation; Jennifer Southard, Director, Philanthropic Services, Maine Community Foundation; Michael Wilson, CFO, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation; Session Designer(s): Ms. Ellen Remmer, Managing Partner, The Philanthropic Initiative

 

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Social Impact Bonds 101

Meeting Room: Bucktown Meeting Room, Level Two

Social Impact Bonds are making news across the country—but what are they? How do Social Impact Bonds work, and what do they mean for your organization? This session will explain the Social Impact Bond concept and answer common questions about their scope and function. Presenter(s): Kristina Costa, Research Assistant, Center for American Progress; Session Designer(s): Kristina Costa, Research Assistant, Center for American Progress

 

Tuesday, September 11

2:00 pm – 3:30 am

Leader to Leader: The Risks and Rewards of Impact Investing for CEOs and Trustees

Meeting Room: Johnson, Level Two

Open to CEOs and Board Members, Pre-registration required

Impact investing is an excellent way for community foundations to unleash more capital into their communities using assets such as debt and equity in addition to grants. Join us for a high-level overview of impact investing from both a governance and operational perspective using discretionary and donor-advised dollars. Presenter(s): Kathryn E. Merchant, President and CEO, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation; Session Designer(s): Kathryn E. Merchant, President and CEO, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation; Laura Tomasko, Council on Foundations

 

If you would like to learn more about what the Council on Foundations is doing to support the field, please contact Laura Tomasko to set up a time to talk.