CCEF Launches Regional Networking Program

 

CCEF is on the move and looking forward to another dynamic, productive school year. We have adopted a bold new leadership vision and are moving aggressively to enhance the capacity and impact of the Consortium on local education foundations (LEFs) in California. CCEF is upgrading its web site, expanding member resources, and reaching out to California LEF leaders in a comprehensive way.

Over the next few months, CCEF is creating a broad-based regional networking program to connect foundation leaders with their colleagues to share best practices, receive training and information, and dialogue about the common challenges LEFs face as they work to support public education in the Golden State. Members of the CCEF Board are contacting LEF leaders and educators across the state to encourage them to get involved in this exciting new program. Your work on behalf of California's public schools is more important than ever. Our commitment as a statewide organization is to help you achieve your goals by providing the connections, resources and support you need. Our board looks forward to your input and continuing involvement in the California Consortium of Education Foundations.

To find out more about the CCEF Regional Network click here.

CCEF unveils new one-day format for Annual Conference

Education Foundations

The New Imperative for Public Schools
In a new one-day format, CCEF is offering identical programs in two separate convenient locations this year. Each session runs from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration includes handout materials, workshop panels, luncheon, keynote speaker, exhibits, LEF roundtables, idea sharing, and refreshments.

Northern California Session
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Stanford University
Southern California Session
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County

Topics Covered Include:

• CCEF’s New Regional Networking Initiative

• Legal & Tax Update for Foundation Operations

• The New Landscape: Fund Raising in Demanding Times
  General Session Keynote Address by Kay Sprinkel Grace

• Fiscal Forecast: When Will the Storm Clouds Pass?

• The Pressure for Equity & Equal Access (ACLU lawsuit)

• District Policies to Channel Personnel/Program Funding Through LEFs

• Experience Sharing About Successful Foundation Programs & Activities

• Ten Steps to Launching a Successful Foundation (beginning)

• Advocating without Becoming Politicized or Jeopardizing Your Tax Status

• CCEF Apple Awards Showcasing Best Practices & Exemplary Programs

• Building Relationships, Marketing & Messaging in the Internet Age

 

$75 registration for CCEF members; $95 for non-members. Group discounts available.

For a program agenda summary click here

For a conference registration form click here

Call (650) 324-1653 to register today!

 

CCEF Foundation Fundamentals Workshop

Workshop agenda covered:

• Organizing & Creating Your Foundation
• Meeting Legal & Financial Requirements
• Developing Your Board & Volunteers
• Engaging in Effective Planning & Governance
• Complying with Conflict of Interest & Tax Issues
• Raising More Funds & Cultivate Public Support
• Branding & Marketing Your Foundation

The full-day workshop in Sacramento featured top-notch experts and interactive sharing of best practices. We appreciate National University for hosting the event at their Sacramento campus and Elisa Taylor for handling registration and set-up. Special thanks to presenters Bob Caine, Nice Alterman, Lawrence Schwab, Terri Montgomery, Tom DeLapp and Susan Sweeney for donating their time and expertise to the program.

If you’d like CCEF to conduct a Foundation Fundamentals workshop in your district, county or region call:
Susan Sweeney at (650) 324-1653