CCP 2022 Conference Recap and Resources

We captured the conference in photos, community art projects, and round table discussions. You can find materials and notes on the conference below. 

CCP's 2022 Conference Program Booklet >>

KEY TAKEAWAYS

One thing was clear across the conference: now is the time to act. Philanthropy has an opportunity to leverage once-in-a-generation federal and state investments to address deep systemic issues that have been exacerbated during the pandemic. Karla, Jay, and Frances discussed how philanthropy can have real impact when we collaborate and are guided by long-term vision, even as we work to seize this moment to create real change. Speakers stressed how community and connection are key to the work of philanthropy, and how to enter into conversations with partners in ways that strengthen relationships and enhance our work.

Topics included:

• The workforce, education, and affordable housing as areas where social change is needed now more than ever before.
• How philanthropy can harness both money AND knowledge to help create real change. Presenters discussed how pooling resources and forming partnerships will allow funders to have greater influence on social issues.
• The importance of having a clear vision for your philanthropy and ensuring that your vision is bigger than your tenure in order to be truly impactful.
• The role of having a north star to guide your philanthropic strategy and ensure it is aligned with the broader community's needs and issues.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

CCP Annual Conference Word Cloud

Across the conference, attendees engaged in conversations to give input on what philanthropy should focus on going forward, and the values currently driving their work. Through roundtable discussions, our values board, feedback and more - you made your voices heard. We've compiled a visual representation in the above word cloud.

NETWORKING ROUNDTABLES

Conference Afternoon

After years of Zoom calls, we knew how important it was to be able to reconnect and recharge with colleagues. The afternoon was dedicated to conversation and our networking roundtables. Attendees had the chance to talk with a wide variety of peers with dedicated spaces for connecting around roles, organization type, mission, and more. Conversations were engaging and inspiring!

KEYNOTE

Let's Talk About Hard Things

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In her keynote, author and podcast host Anna Sale outlined the crucial role of connections and the need for authentic conversations in creating community. She invited us to consider how we can use our relationships to help us find our way, and how we can use the power of connection to discuss difficult topics with others. 

Journalist, political reporter, interviewer, and host of an award-winning WNYC podcast, Anna is the author of the book Let's Talk About Hard Things, which The New Yorker wrote "shows us how supportive listening happens." Since 2014, she's been doing interviews focused on "the things we think about a lot and need to talk about more."

LIVE INTERVIEW 

How Can We Move Philanthropy Forward?

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 CONFERENCE SPONSORS

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