Giving by Foundations: Trends and Insights
Webinar (60 minutes)
This webinar and panel discussion demystifies the latest trends in philanthropy and provides insights on how to engage donors in this new giving landscape. Alford Group presents the numbers and an expert panel of sector leaders share their own experiences in growing donor support.
About Giving USA
First published in 1956, Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the longest running, most comprehensive report on philanthropy in the United States. It is researched and written by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. The Giving USA 2023 report was released June 20th by The Giving Institute. Alford Group is a longtime supporter of Giving USA and member of The Giving Institute. Alford Group’s President and CEO Brenda B. Asare is currently serving as the Chair of The Giving Institute.
Resources and Downloads
Presenters
Sharon Tiknis
Chief Client Experience Officer, Alford Group
Sharon Tiknis has held leadership positions in the nonprofit sector for over 35 years, developing distinguished philanthropic programs and assembling influential volunteer leaders to build organizational capacity and drive results. Having worked previously with Alford Group, Sharon returned to the firm in 2014.
Donald A. Cooke
Vice President, Alford Group and former SVP, Robert R. McCormick Foundation
Donald A. Cooke, Vice President at Alford Group and former SVP, Robert R. McCormick Foundation (he/him/his) recently served as Senior Vice President for Philanthropy of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. His responsibilities included providing strategy and oversight to the grant-making programs in democracy and civics, communities, education, justice reform, veterans and special initiatives.
Liz Thompson
CEO, The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group (CAFE)
Liz Thompson, CEO of The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group (CAFE) (she/her/hers) is deeply engaged in the nonprofit community and passionate about youth development. The CAFE is focused on college access, career readiness and attainment. Through the Foundation, Liz mentors students and young professionals as they transition through life.
Phillip Lanham
President and CEO, Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Phillip Lanham, President and CEO of Gulf Coast Community Foundation (he/him/his) leads the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, including strategy, programs, operations and investments. Previously, Phillip served as the Chief Philanthropy Officer with Greater Cincinnati Foundation and is a past president of AdNet, a network of community foundation philanthropy professionals.