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As we find ourselves in increasingly polarizing times, we must embrace the importance of cultural and narrative strategy in both expanding and strengthening our movements. The work of artists – whether it be visual art, theater, or the stories and characters we connect with through our favorite tv shows and films – has historically been viewed as secondary or supplemental to movement infrastructure, rather than as essential to our work. The reality is that when we invest in and integrate strategies that leverage art, stories, and culture as powerful vehicles for change, we expand what is possible.

With a new President, Administration, and Congress, critical federal safety net programs that support children and families including Medicaid, SNAP, housing, and early childhood, are likely to face serious cuts this year. A high-stakes tax policy debate that includes $4 trillion in tax cuts from the expiring 2017 Tax Cuts and Job Act will set the stage for reductions in health and human service programs that will impact every community in America and touch every corner of philanthropic work — early childhood, health care, state and local government services, climate change, housing, senior services, family support services, and much more. Learn more about key battles and opportunities and what’s at stake and in play in 2025 and beyond.

Join us for a virtual informational session to learn more about our upcoming 2025 Rising Leaders Cohort, launching January 2025. The Rising Leaders Cohort is a unique opportunity to focus on your leadership journey within philanthropy and build the skills that support you in your current role and as you look to grow.

Traditional grant reporting often prioritizes compliance over impact, leaving little room for shared learning between funders and nonprofits. How can funders move beyond transactional reporting toward a more meaningful, equity-centered approach?

This session will explore the role of change management in shifting reporting practices. We’ll discuss the role of senior leadership, fostering cross-team collaboration, and centering nonprofit perspectives can help drive systemic change. Through real-world case studies and interactive discussion, participants will gain insights into the power of learning-driven reporting and leave with concrete strategies for advancing this shift within their organizations.

Change starts from within. But where do you begin?

This final session will equip philanthropy professionals with practical tools to initiate reporting reform in their organizations. We’ll discuss how to identify key entry points for change, engage internal champions, and build momentum for a shift toward learning-centered reporting.

In our commitment to advancing racial, social, and economic justice, it is essential that we closely examine the patterns present in grantmaking practices. By diligently gathering and analyzing demographic data about the organizations being funded, philanthropy can gain valuable insights and make meaningful strides toward achieving racial equity. With this clear framework in place, we can hold the sector accountable for our funding decisions and transparently assess our progress year after year, ensuring that our efforts contribute to real and lasting change.

The recent Los Angeles wildfires have inflicted unprecedented damage, resulting in significant economic and social challenges. Estimates suggest total economic losses ranging from $95 billion to $275 billion, potentially making this the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.