Peer Learning Exchanges

AdNet offers peer learning exchanges that provide community foundation professionals with opportunities to collaborate, share best practices, and learn from one another. These sessions are structured as facilitated discussions and focus on fund development, philanthropic advising, and donor services.

Key features:

  • Virtual discussions throughout the year
  • Emphasis on real-world challenges and solutions
  • Exclusive Member Benefit – Free for members as part of their organizational membership

Upcoming Webinars

The programs committee is working to finalize the remaining sessions for 2026 based on feedback received at the conference in March. The next anticipated webinar will be during second quarter and slated for early May. Stayed tune for more information.

Past Webinars

 

So You’re New To The Field

January 27, 2026 – 2 pm ET, 1 pm Ct, 12 pm MT, 11 am PT (60 minutes)

As we well know, a community foundation is a unique model for philanthropy that offers distinct opportunities and challenges for advancement professions. Even if you have come from the nonprofit sector, there’s a lot to learn and absorb when you are new to this field.

This session will offer a brief educational overview and additional resources, a break-out group discussion with your peers, and a Q&A time with senior-level AdNet members.

This webinar is open to AdNet members and non-members within the community foundation field. Please share with your community foundation advancement colleagues!