Events & Webinars | Regional Convenings

Trends in Family Philanthropy: A Houston Funder Convening

Join your Houston-based peers and NCFP to explore the latest trends in family philanthropy, based on findings from NCFP’s recent study, Trends 2025. Hear about changes in the sector across the last decade, including how family philanthropies are learning about new ideas and approaches. Understand your practices relative to your peers and how to use this information to make data-driven, Read More
Blog | Effective Family Philanthropy in Action

Bridging Generations: Transforming Family Philanthropy Through Racial Equity Learning Journeys

Racial justice and systemic inequities can be tough topics to grapple with as a family. Impact Experience’s Jenna Nicholas and Olabayo Allen-Taylor consider the ways that racial equity learning journeys not only provide an education for philanthropic families, but also draw families together across generations through shared experiences and knowledge as well as increased empathy.  Working together as a family Read More

Olabayo Allen-Taylor

December 20, 2024
Olabayo Allen-Taylor is an accomplished COO renowned for leading strategies to secure equitable capital investments in communities of color, especially within the environmental and educational sectors. She played a pivotal role in pioneering the Community Schools model and the Restorative Justice program for the Oakland Unified School District, initiatives that now benefit over 30,000 students and families. Additionally, Olabayo engages Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Save the Date: First Quarter Engaging Youth Peer Network

March 20, 2025
NCFP’s Engaging Youth Peer Network, chaired Cadence Miller, is a learning and connection space for donors, trustees, and staff members who work at family foundations in NCFP’s member network. This network gathers several times a year to share resources, tools, and strategies for inspiring and engaging youth in family philanthropy. More information about the topic for this event is forthcoming. Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Save the Date: Fourth Quarter BIPOC Leaders Peer Network

November 20, 2025
NCFP’s BIPOC Leaders Peer Network, chaired by Audrey Jacobs and Dr. LaTonya Penny, is a learning and connection space for leaders of color in family philanthropy. Designed for donors, trustees, staff members, and advisors of family philanthropies, the network offers opportunities to to address the challenges and opportunities BIPOC leaders encounter within family philanthropies and family systems. More information about Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Save the Date: Third Quarter BIPOC Leaders Peer Network

June 12, 2025
NCFP’s BIPOC Leaders Peer Network, chaired by Audrey Jacobs and Dr. LaTonya Penny, is a learning and connection space for leaders of color in family philanthropy. Designed for donors, trustees, staff members, and advisors of family philanthropies, the network offers opportunities to to address the challenges and opportunities BIPOC leaders encounter within family philanthropies and family systems. More information about Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Save the Date: Second Quarter BIPOC Leaders Peer Network

April 17, 2025
NCFP’s BIPOC Leaders Peer Network, chaired by Audrey Jacobs and Dr. LaTonya Penny, is a learning and connection space for leaders of color in family philanthropy. Designed for donors, trustees, staff members, and advisors of family philanthropies, the network offers opportunities to to address the challenges and opportunities BIPOC leaders encounter within family philanthropies and family systems. More information about Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: How Solidarity & Connection to Philanthropic Affinity Groups Can Support Your Work

February 20, 2025
Having diverse voices and perspectives in philanthropic organizations helps to advance, inform, and support effective grantmaking and operations practices. While the participation of BIPOC professionals in family philanthropy is essential for impactful work, turnover remains high. Join us to discuss the importance of affinity spaces and learn about the work of organizations providing resources to support BIPOC practitioners and their Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

BIPOC Leaders Peer Network: Unpacking Reparations Through a BIPOC Lens

December 12, 2024
Following the webinar A Racial Reparations Framework for Family Philanthropy, the BIPOC Peer Network will meet to continue the discussion of this important topic. Join us on December 12 for a conversation facilitated by BIPOC Leaders Peer Network Co-chairs Audrey Jacobs and Dr. LaTonya Penny.  Unpack what it means to do reparative work as a BIPOC professional.  Join us for Read More

President and CEO

December 12, 2024
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s mission is Community Impact Powered by Philanthropy. Our motto — “Be the One” — reflects our deeply-held belief that anyone can be a philanthropist and give back to our community, regardless of means. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County seeks a leader who will drive growth through gathering input for, visioning, and communicating an Read More