Plus Member Peer Connections - August 2026
Topic: Managing Geographic Affiliates
Learn from and engage in conversation with your fellow Council on Foundations Plus Members during this virtual peer event. Geographic affiliates play an important role in expanding reach, strengthening local relationships, and supporting community foundation growth. This peer discussion for CF Insights Plus Members will explore how foundations structure, manage, and support geographic affiliates, including governance models, operational processes, and data considerations for CF Insights reporting.
Participants will have the opportunity to share challenges, compare approaches, and learn from peers about what is working – and what to watch for – when partnering with geographic affiliates.
Speaker: Luis Leon, Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, Community Foundation of the Ozarks
During this peer event, you will:
- Gain insights from peers on how they’ve leveraged CF benchmarking data to inform decision-making,
- Share challenges, opportunities, and best practices with peers in a collaborative setting,
- Leave with concrete next steps for how to make the most of your Council on Foundations Plus Membership.