A vibrant and stimulating learning environment, The Foundation Incubator offers many ways for philanthropy colleagues to come together to learn from the experiences, challenges, and success stories of other foundations and nonprofit organizations. You will be exposed to new ideas and gain new perspective on your work.

To join us at any of our events, contact TFI at 650-354-1600 or info@foundationincubator.org. All programs are held at The Foundation Incubator, 1804 Embarcadero Road, Suite 200, Palo Alto, California 94303, unless indicated otherwise.

Learning Opportunities

WORKSHOPS (click here for complete listing)

LEARNING EXCHANGES are ongoing groups of 10-12 Affiliate Members who meet monthly for facilitated dialogue on topics of their choice, including collaborative grant reviews and current challenges, successes and solutions.

MENTORING with an experienced philanthropic colleague for a three-month period is available (e.g. weekly phone and in-person contacts, introductions to others working in the issue area, a window into the work of another foundation).

ONE-ON-ONE COACHING is provided to Affiliate Members who have specific questions that arise during the course of their work.

REFERRALS TO EXPERTS connect Affiliate Members with a network of community experts or fellow Bay Area grantmakers in specific fields (e.g. education, youth development, environment, health), professional advisors (lawyers, accountants, investment experts), or philanthropic affinity groups.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS are customized programs for targeted groups of Affiliate Members.