2026 Series

This live series ran July 28 through August 11, 2026.
Session recordings will be available soon for on-demand learning. 

Get up to speed on foundation essentials in this series on the key components of running a foundation: getting started, governance basics, legal issues, grantmaking, and investments. Learn the basics about the importance and the impact of each facet of foundation operations and come away with usable tips. 

Participants are encouraged to purchase the Foundation Guidebook to complement their learning experience. 

Series Schedule

• Module 1: Intro to Philanthropy and Foundation Administration – July 28, 2026
• Module 2: Governance Basics – July 30, 2026
• Module 3: Legal Basics – August 4, 2026
• Module 4: Investment Management Oversight –  August 6, 2026
• Module 5: Grantmaking Basics – August 11, 2026