Schedule

– Conference Schedule –

Please Note: The conference schedule is evolving as we continue to finalize plans. Specific events and times may change as details are confirmed.

DAY ONE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH

Pre-Conference Session (11:30am – 2:30pm)

All About Albany: A Look at the Legislative Landscape and a Capitol Tour Join us for a pre-conference session that will pull back the curtain on our capital city. Marissa Martin, the Advocacy Institute’s Executive Director will lead a session on the current legislative landscape in Albany. We will discuss the impact of the 2018 elections and what advocates and insiders observed during this first session.  After the presentation, session attendees will head out on a tour of the Capitol Building led by former NYS Assemblyman from the 104th District, Jack McEneny. The pre-conference session is generously sponsored by Health Foundation for Western and Central New York. Please note: Separate fee and registration is required, lunch is included with your registration. Register Here.

Reception for CEOs and Trustees (4:00pm – 5:15pm)

Join other CEOs, Executive Directors, and Trustees attending the conference for a light reception before the Keynote Dinner. Please email Emily to register. 

Conference Registration (3:00pm – 6:00pm)

**The conference formally begins for all attendees at approximately 5:00pm**

Exhibitor Hall Open (3:00pm – 6:00pm)

Visit our 2019 Exhibitors in the East Gallery of the Hilton Albany. Get your Exhibitor Passport stamped by all exhibitors and be entered to win a prize! 

Keynote Address and Formal Dinner (5:30pm – 7:30pm)

This year’s conference will kick off with a Keynote Address by Eric Liu, CEO of Citizen University and Director of the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship and American Identity Program. Mr. Liu will explore how we, as individuals, grantmakers, corporations, and communities can reinvigorate the meaning and spirit of citizenship in America. The Keynote Address is generously sponsored by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. Please RSVP during registration.

Dessert Reception (7:30pm – 9:00pm)

After the completion of the Keynote Dinner, finish your evening with a dessert reception for funders offering time to reflect with your colleagues about the Keynote Address.

DAY TWO: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th

Sunrise Yoga (6:30am – 7:15am)

Focus your mind and body for a day full of learning with our Morning Yoga sessions. Yoga mats are included for each participant. Please note: separate fee and registration is required. Register Here.

Breakfast (7:30am – 8:30am)

Exhibitor Hall Open (7:30am – 2:00pm)

Visit our 2019 Exhibitors in the East Gallery of the Hilton Albany. Get your Exhibitor Passport stamped by all exhibitors and be entered to win a prize! 

Bookseller Open (8:00am – 2:00pm)

Interested in reading other books by our plenary speakers? Want to brush up on the newest trends in philanthropy? Shop the selection of books provided by Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza in the East Gallery of the Hilton Albany. The bookseller is generously sponsored by the Health Foundation for Western and Central NY.

NY Funders Alliance Annual Meeting and Opening Plenary Session (8:30am – 10:00am)

In her plenary presentation, Kristen Cambell, Executive Director of PACE, will provide insights into the national landscape of civic engagement funding, and explore ways the New York philanthropic community can make investments in civic engagement and create spaces for people to come together around complex issues. This plenary session is generously sponsored by the Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions (10:30am – 11:45am) See full descriptions here

• • • How Funders Can Support a Legacy City Revitalization Initiative That WORKS
    • How Well Do You Know Your Grantees’ Capacity Needs?
    • It’s A Matter of Trust
    • Measurement Blueprint: Getting to Impact
    • Opportunities for Impact: How Grantmakers Can Leverage Opportunity Zones

Luncheon Plenary (11:45am – 1:30pm)

Family Pictures USA premiered last month on PBS and Executive Producer, Don Perry, will join us to share reflections from the show, which utilizes family photographs to uncover hidden family histories, highlight our common values, and connect the past to the present and future. Bring a family photo with special meaning to you and take part in the photo-sharing event with all attendees! This plenary session is generously sponsored by the John R. Oishei Foundation. 

Site Visits around the Capital Region (2:00pm – 4:30pm)

These sessions will take you literally or metaphorically out into the field to engage with change-leaders and see the power of philanthropy’s impact first hand. The site visits are generously sponsored by the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region. See full descriptions here. Conference registrants can sign up for one site visit here. 

• • • • The Economic Value of Cultural Tourism: Preserving Our Historic Homes
      • Community Engagement as a Driver of Neighborhood Revitalization
      • Old Buildings, New Futures: Re-Imagining Historic Properties for Community Benefit
      • The Upstate Alliance for the Creative Economy: Transforming the Capital Region (ONSITE)

Welcome Reception for all Attendees (5:00pm – 7:00pm)

Enjoy a trolley ride from the conference venue to the Renaissance Hotel (144 State Street) for a reception featuring light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. This reception is generously sponsored by the Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation.

Dine-Arounds with Colleagues and Friends (7:00pm)

DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH

Sunrise Yoga (6:30am – 7:15am)

Focus your mind and body for a day full of learning with our Morning Yoga sessions. Yoga mats are included for each participant. Please note: separate fee and registration is required. Register Here.

Coffee and Light Refreshments (7:30am – 8:15am)

Grab some coffee and fuel up for a day full of engaging sessions but save your appetite for our brunch plenary presentation later in the morning.

Exhibitor Hall Open (7:30am – 2:00pm)

Visit our 2019 Exhibitors in the East Gallery of the Hilton Albany. Get your Exhibitor Passport stamped by all exhibitors and be entered to win a prize! 

Concurrent Breakout Sessions (8:15am – 9:30am) See full descriptions here.

• • • An Innovative Collaboration: Leveraging Convenings to Serve Justice-Involved Veterans
    • Place-Based Funding Across Generations
    • The Power of Partnership: Building Authentic Constituent Partnerships to Enhance Impact and Equity
    • Theory Into Practice: Building Strong Local Networks to Improve Community Health
    • Think Tank: Funders and Civic Engagement 

Brunch and Closing Plenary (9:30am – 11:30am)

An increasing rate of change makes the already challenging work of doing good, even more difficult. We are all are trying to make the world a better place but are often using yesterday’s information to do so. What if we could predict the future and prepare for the coming realities that will impact our grantees and our communities? In her remarks, Trista Harris will take attendees on an interactive journey and uncover tools to help funders create the future. This plenary session is generously sponsored by Dyson Foundation.

Concurrent Breakout Sessions (11:45am – 1:00pm) See full descriptions here.

• • • 2020 Census: Place-Based Thinking Toward a Complete Count and Beyond
    • The Opioid Crisis: How to Uncover its Impact on Communities, Businesses, and the Economy
    • To What End? Promoting Lifelong Success at the Community Level
    • What You Need to Know About Rural Health

Lunch (1:00pm – 2:00pm)

**The conference formally concludes for all attendees at approximately 2:00pm**