Foundations for Change Leadership - 2026 Remote Learning Series

Foundations for Change Leadership Registration

2026 Remote Learning Series
Foundations for Change Leadership 2026 Remote Learning Series Dates and Times

Dates		Time
Wednesday, September 23	Naming the Change; Grounding Our Purpose	2-4 PM ET
Wednesday, October 7	Examining Power and Our Relationship to Change	2-4 PM ET
Wednesday, October 21	Making Culture Visible	2-4 PM ET
Wednesday, November 4	Seeing Systems, Shaping Change	2-4 PM ET
Wednesday, November 18	Commitments, Courage and Collective Action	2-4 PM ET

Registration deadline Thursday, September 10th.

Visit our website for more information! Please don't hesitate to contact Program Development Manager Joyce Kim McDonough if you have any questions.

Note: All participating registrants will receive pre-reading, series materials and the Zoom meeting link one week prior to the start of the series.

Registrant Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Pronouns (ex. she/her/hers)*
Job Title*
Organization*
Email (this will be the primary contact for all communications)*
example@example.com
Phone Number *
Please enter a valid phone number at which you are most readily available during business hours. Format: (000) 000-0000.
What type of grantmaking institution is your organization?*

Community FoundationCorporateDonor-Advised FundFamily FoundationGovernmentOperating FoundationPrivate/IndependentUnited WayOther
Which of the following best describes your role/function at your organization?*

CEO/Executive Director/PresidentCommunicationsEvaluation, Learning, Knowledge Management, Strategy and/or ResearchGrants ManagerOperationsPolicy/AdvocacyProgramsTrustee/Board MemberOther Executive OfficerOther
What's the size of your staff at your organization?

1-45-1011-2021-5051+
How many years have you worked in philanthropy?*
This range can be approximate.
Your contact information (see registrant information above) will be included in the group roster. This information will only be shared with your peers in the 2026 Community-Driven Philanthropy Series cohort.*

Yes, I understand my information will be included in the group roster.
Demographic Information

To be as effective as possible in supporting communities to solve society’s most deep-rooted problems, we must all do more to intentionally incorporate racial diversity, inclusion and equity into our work. We are asking for the following demographic data as a step toward understanding and creating a diverse cohort experience in our programming.
Gender*

Different IdentityFemaleGenderqueer/Gender non-conformingMaleTransPrefer not to sharePrefer to self-describe
What is your race or ethnicity? (Select all that apply)*

Asian/Pacific IslanderBi/Multi-racialBlack/African AmericanHispanicLatine/LatinxMiddle EasternNative Indigenous/American IndianWhitePrefer not to sharePrefer to self-describe
Short Answer Questions

Your responses will help GEO facilitators tailor the series and curate small groups we call peer assist groups, whom you will meet with throughout the series. Please keep your answers brief (3 - 5 sentences maximum).
At an individual, team, and organizational level, what are you grappling with? What motivated you to register for the series?*

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What are you hoping to take away from this series? What area interests you most about this topic? *

0/250
In a remote learning environment, what gives you energy and helps you stay engaged in learning? What might be the barriers that prevent you from full participation? Do you have any notes or concerns about attending a specific session date?

0/250
GEO works to ensure that our learning spaces are accessible. We currently offer live captioning in English using Zoom during our virtual programs. Are there any additional accommodations GEO can offer to ensure that you can participate fully in the series?*

0/250
Code of Conduct
Our Remote Learning Series spaces are dedicated to learning, but participants can’t learn if they don’t feel safe. GEO is committed to creating a harassment free environment for everyone. We do not tolerate harassment of anyone including participants, staff, or speakers in any form and reserve the right to remove anyone from a program if such conduct occurs. GEO appreciates your partnership in ensuring that the learning environment we share is one defined by mutual respect and inclusiveness, where dignity and diversity are valued.
Please check the boxes below to indicate you acknowledge and understand:*

Yes, I agree to the Code of Conduct above.At the time of registering, I am available to attend the scheduled session dates and times above.I understand this is a cohort style learning series where peer-to-peer connection, engagement and support is expected.I understand that GEO recommends collaborating with my supervisor and/or team, where appropriate, so I can plan to dedicate uninterrupted time each week to this learning opportunity.I understand that once I register, GEO will not offer any refunds for the program registration fee.
Program Eligibility
GEO Remote Learning Series are open to current GEO members; all staff and trustees of grantmaking institutions; staff of philanthropy-supporting infrastructure groups, such as regional associations of grantmakers and affinity groups; and staff of academic institutions and programs focused primarily on the study of philanthropy and the practice of giving.

Our Remote Learning Series participant eligibility policy intends to create a space where participants can speak openly and candidly about challenges within their work while also allowing people from a variety of grantmaking and philanthropy-supporting organizations to participate in the series.

GEO will only accept participant registrations that are in accordance with our eligibility policy. GEO has the discretion to edit your submission, in accordance with our policies, and will alert participants to any changes.

Additionally, we encourage organizations to have multiple individuals at their organization participate in order to apply your learning together. Please contact our team if you are interested in enrolling a group of three or more colleagues for a 10% promo code.

If you are not a GEO member and are interested in becoming a member, please visit our membership page or email our membership team via membership@geofunders.org.
Program Registration
GEO's Remote Learning Series is a program offered to the GEO member community and to GEO eligible participants. You can review our participant eligibility policy above.*

I confirm that my organization is a current GEO member.My organization is not currently a GEO member and I would like to engage in this series as a non-member.

Please select your ticket type based on your organizations GEO membership status below. If you are unsure of your member status, please do not register - first reach out to our membership team at membership@geofunders.org. If you have three or more individuals from your organization register, we are offering a 10% discount. First contact Joyce at mcdonough@geofunders.org for the promo code.*

Current GEO Member

$650.00

Non-GEO Member

$1,000.00

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Total

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Foundations for Change Leadership Registration

Foundations for Change Leadership 2026 Remote Learning Series Dates and Times

Registrant Information

Demographic Information

Short Answer Questions

Code of Conduct

Program Eligibility

Program Registration