Who Should Attend: Boards and staffs of family foundations and others who work with families on their philanthropy.  This FPN-NCFP teleconference is open to the staffs and boards of FPN member organizations.
Cost: No charge.
To Register: Register Online.
Presenters: Julie Fisher Cummings, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, and Kara Carlisle, Kellogg Foundation and Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement.


Volunteer service is on the rise and is placing increasing demands on nonprofits to fully utilize this incredible resource.  At the same time, funders are beginning to see service itself as a solution to many issues facing at-risk communities.  This teleconference will explore how funders can help their grantees and other nonprofits build their capacity to maximize the use of volunteers.  Speakers include Julie Fisher Cummings, managing trustee of the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, and Kara Carlisle, Kellogg Foundation program officer and close member of the Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement funders affinity group.