Diverse Voices, Values and Traditions:
Philanthropy in the 21st Century

NFG Conference and 25th Anniversary Celebration
September 11-13, 2005
Pointe South Mountain, Phoenix, Arizona

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Theme Statement

Exciting New Additions for 2005 Conference:

Pre-Conference Overnight Learning Tours

Respecting Tradition and Implementing Change: Hopi and Navajo Community and Economic Development
Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11, 2005

NFG Conference Border Tour
Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11, 2005

During the past 10 years, a major demographic shift has occurred in the United States, transforming neighborhoods in the process. In light of global security concerns, changing policy priorities and federal budget cuts, it is more important than ever to understand current demographics. The economic, social and policy changes that accompany population shifts have created serious tensions and potential conflicts over jobs, housing and public funding for low- and moderate-income communities.

These challenges have funding implications that will inevitably change the way we do business in the future. Changes in the composition of the communities we serve will determine the issues nonprofits, foundations, governments and policymakers face. Diminishing natural resources, economic disparities tied to education levels, evolving generation gaps and an aging population will have a major impact on the social and economic opportunities available to individuals.

As we begin the 21st century, we are faced with a new challenge: How do we acknowledge the fundamental interests that unite us while respecting the differences that make us separate and distinct? There is a complex pattern of racial and ethnic diversity emerging in our country. Already in California, minorities make up the majority of the population, and a similar trend can be seen in other states. The competing interests created by this phenomenon could lead to greater disparities between the “haves” and “have-nots.”

The 2005 NFG conference will focus on the effect population shifts have had and will continue to have on the communities we serve, as well as their public policy implications and impact on our grantmaking. We also will explore some of the other critical issues and topics our members wrestle with each day.

Join us in Phoenix to learn more about the changing face of America and the unique challenges facing our colleagues in that part of the country.

Bruce Astrein, Arizona Community Foundation
Chantel Walker, Marguerite Casey Foundation
Conference Co-Chairs

Diverse Voices, Values and Traditions: Philanthropy in the 21st Century

Theme Statement

Diverse Voices, Values and Traditions:
Philanthropy in the 21st Century