Learn alongside others who care about our region
Our programs help you build confidence in your giving decisions, understand the challenges and opportunities facing our region, and meet other donors who share your interests. Whether you are new to philanthropy or have been giving for decades, donors who take part often find their giving more rewarding.
Our signature learning programs
Insights & Impact
Join our expert staff, as well as community leaders, for short conversations that either highlight a large-scale project shaping our region or practical strategies for giving with greater impact and satisfaction.
Giving Together Insights
Take a deep dive into the one issue facing our community with other donors. Tour nonprofits, talk openly with local leaders, build a strategic giving plan, and get to know fellow changemakers. Each participant's contribution that is granted to nonprofits at the end of the program.
GIVING TOGETHER INSIGHTS IN ACTION
"You don't really understand what a community needs unless you intentionally go there."
A 2025 cohort participant
What donors learned in Southside
Over six sessions, our 2025 cohort visited nonprofits, schools, housing counselors, and a neighborhood park across Southside Richmond to see how housing, education, and work connect in families' lives.
Topics we explore often
Our learning sessions focus on the practical questions donors ask us most.
More ways to learn and connect
Looking for upcoming events? See what is on our calendar, or ask your advisor to add you to invitation lists.
Connect With An Expert
We’re here to help you make an impact. Let’s connect and explore the possibilities.