Description

Establishing a new fund is typically a reason for celebration, but this becomes more complex when the donors are grieving the loss of a loved one. Community and Family Foundations are invited to this webinar to explore the topic of grief and how it affects families, whether it’s the tragic loss of a young person or a beloved elderly spouse. 

In the first half of the webinar, Rev. Ken Weaver, Hospice Chaplain for Parkview Health, will lead a discussion about the grieving process. The second half of the webinar will feature two community foundation CEOs sharing their advice and experiences working with grieving donors. We’ll explore motivations donors may have for starting a fund while grieving, share tips for navigating those tough conversations, and identify things within your control that can make the situation easier to manage.

Audience & REgistration

Our colleagues at Philanthropy Indiana are hosting this webinar. While they designed it with Community Foundations in mind, we think some Family Foundation staff may also find it particularly valuable. Any PhilMO Member or Missouri funder may register.

Please register via the new PhilMO website. PhilMO Members may participate for free. If this is your first interaction with the new PhilMO website, choose “Create New Account” when registering. And keep your eyes peeled for a more detailed introduction to the many features of the new website later this week!

Non-Member Missouri grantmakers may participate for a fee of $75. Non-Members should choose “Register as a Guest” to register and submit payment.

If you encounter any challenges registering for this program or otherwise navigating the new website, help is available by contacting info@philmo.org.

Featured speaker

Reverend Ken Weaver, LCSW, LMFT, LCAC

Rev. Weaver has been providing spiritual and bereavement care for Parkview Hospice in northeast Indiana since 1995,  and Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in LaGrange, Indiana, since 2005. A multi-licensed mental health therapist, teacher and administrator; his previous experience includes outpatient therapist/pastoral counselor at Swanson Center, Director of Outpatient and Acute Care Services at Northeastern Community Mental Health Center, and adjunct teaching faculty in graduate Counselor Education at Purdue University, Fort Wayne.

Jennifer Danic, President & CEO, Steuben County Community Foundation

Jennifer has led the Steuben County Community Foundation since 2011. She values her emotional connections with donors, community members, and more. She obtained her Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University and her Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) Certification, Nonprofit Management Certification, and Certificate in Fundraising Management. In addition to raising two rambunctious little boys, Jennifer and her husband, Dave, enjoy spending time at a family cottage on a nearby lake.

Beth Tevlin, President & CEO, Wabash Valley Community Foundation

Beth Tevlin has been with the Wabash Valley Community Foundation since it opened its offices in 1992. Beth assures that the Community Foundation is meeting its donors’ charitable goals in an effective and efficient manner. In addition to overseeing the operations of the Community Foundation, Beth works with area residents or their professional advisers to assist them in creating the fund that will achieve their charitable desires. An attorney, Beth is involved in the West Central Illiana Estate Planning Council, the Terre Haute Bar Association, and the Indiana State Bar Association. She has presented numerous programs for attorneys, accountants, brokers and financial planners on working with the Community Foundation

What is the midwest partnership?

The Midwest Partnership is a collaboration between the Council of Michigan Foundations, Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, Philanthropy Missouri, and Philanthropy Ohio. 

The Midwest Partnership publishes an annual Midwest Grantmaker Salary Report and hosts joint programs, including monthly webinars connecting funders across the four states. Webinars are typically designed for community foundations, corporate foundations and giving programs, and/or family foundations. Occasionally, a program will be relevant to all foundation types -- and all foundation types may register for any program. 

Participation in webinars and access to the annual Salary Report is free for Member organizations. Non-Members may not access the report but may register for most webinars by contributing a $75 fee.