Donor Events
The Community Foundation organizes regular educational opportunities and resources for our donors.
Upcoming events
Strategies for Private Foundations
Thursday March 25, 2026
4:30-6:00 PM at the Quad Cities Community Foundation
The Community Foundation will host an in-depth conversation on trust-based philanthropy and grantmaking specifically designed for private foundation leaders. Community Foundation staff will share how trust-based philanthropy and practical grantmaking strategies are being applied locally through private foundations. The conversation will include:
An overview of trust-based philanthropy and why it matters
Practical grantmaking strategies
Testimonials from private foundation holders, including
Gene Holst, Jenny Molyneaux, and Steve Morency
An overview of private foundation conversion opportunities
Time for questions and discussion
No matter why you give, this session is designed to offer concrete insights and real-world examples to help you support the causes that matter to you in the most effective way possible. As a private foundation holder, you are invited to join peers for thoughtful dialogue, shared learning, and connection around the future of your philanthropy.
To learn more and RSVP, email Rocío Ayard Ochoa at rocioayard@QCCommunityFoundation.org.