"I had the privilege of attending Community Foundation Boot Camp during my first month on the job. It provided a strong foundation that I brought back to my organization and continue to apply more than nine months later. Attending alongside a colleague made the experience even more valuable, as we could immediately connect concepts to our work and strengthen our collaboration in new ways. I highly recommend Community Foundation Boot Camp!” 

Chelsea Richard, Ph.D., MSPH, Vice President of Operations, Central Carolina Community Foundation 

Philanthropy Southeast's Community Foundation Boot Camp returns June 24-25 in Nashville, Tennessee! Over two days, you'll have the opportunity to connect with community foundation peers while learning the what, why and how of these unique philanthropic organizations from an expert faculty.

This year's Boot Camp includes eight modules: 

Throughout the Boot Camp, you’ll learn how community foundations play a vital role throughout the region, not only as place-based funders but also as highly visible institutions that provide leadership, create pathways to charitable giving, and work with a variety of partners across multiple sectors.  

Join us June 24-25 in Nashville to learn all about this important work – and make valuable connections along the way. 

Meet this year’s Boot Camp instructors: 

We are excited to once again partner with the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance on this year's Boot Camp. Our instructors include: 

Eric Hessel
Vice President of Programs
Hendricks County Community Foundation

Terri Johnson
Former IPA Director, GIFT Program
Indiana Philanthropy Alliance

Linda Speed
President & CEO
Community Foundation of Southern Indiana

Cost: 

· Philanthropy Southeast Members: $825 
· Non-Members: $850 

Schedule: Community Foundation Boot Camp takes place over two full days, beginning at 8:00am ET on Wednesday, June 24, and concluding at 4:00pm ET on Thursday, June 25. Please plan your travel accordingly. 

Hotel: We have secured a block of rooms at Staybridge Suites Nashville-Vanderbilt (350 22nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203) – book your room here! 

Venue: Boot Camp sessions will take place at the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (3421 Belmont Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37215). Transportation between the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee and the Staybridge Suites Nashville-Vanderbilt will be provided. 

Meals: Breakfast and lunch will be provided on both days. We will host a reception the evening of June 24. After the reception, you are free to make your own dinner plans at one of Nashville’s many great restaurants! 

Refund and Cancellation Policy: If you wish to cancel your registration for this event, please contact Utoia Wooten at [email protected] or by calling (404) 524-0911. If you cancel your registration 14 days or more before the event, you will receive a full refund, minus a $50 administrative fee. We are not able to process refunds after June 1. Registrations can be transferred to another person within your organization at no charge.

Questions? Contact Utoia Wooten, manager, programs, events and impact, at [email protected].