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Coffee and Conversation on Fridays in April

April is all about conversation and coffee
Join us on Friday mornings in April as we talk to funders, storytellers and collaborators. What a great start to your weekend! Meet just a few of our panelists…
Larkin Page-Jacobs, NPR 
Angela Garcia, Global Links
Rick Sebak, WQED
Kate McKenzie,
Pittsburgh Foundation
Ryan Kish,
Alcoa Foundation
Working with Our Foundation Allies – Friday, April 1
Come reflect with a few of our region’s most thoughtful foundation leaders. Learn how they help secure regional nonprofits by making every dollar count.
Panelists: David K. Roger, Hillman Family Foundations and Ryan Kish, Alcoa Foundation 

Moderator: Peggy Morrison Outon, Bayer Center

The Sharing Economy: Establishing Non-Traditional Partnerships – Friday, April 8
Hear from three nonprofits creatively using the sharing economy and see how this unique and collaborative strategy is already creating excitement throughout our region.

Panelists: Angela Garcia, Global Links; Danielle Hardy, Goodwill of Southwestern PA; Rebecca Young, The Forbes Funds
Moderator: Peggy Morrison Outon, Bayer Center

Donor-Advised Funds: A Conversation with Community Foundations – Friday, April 15
Community foundation leaders discuss their thoughts about the current landscape of donor-advised funds and trends looking forward.
Panelists:  Betsie Trew, Washington County Community Foundation and Kate McKenzie, Pittsburgh Foundation
Moderator: Paul Homick, Allegheny Health Network

Media Storytellers: What Makes a Good Story – Friday, April 22
Everyone knows Pittsburgh gave the world steel, but we also gave the world Mr. Rogers, who taught us the magic of a good story. Hear from three of Pittsburgh’s most well-known storytelling pros about what makes a good story and a good storyteller.
Panelists: Larkin Page-Jacobs, NPR; Rick Sebak, WQED; Kelly Flanagan Dee, The Moth
Moderator: Jeff Forster, Bayer Center

Fee: $40 each ($30 if paid online) OR $100 for all four sessions. 
Register online or call Shelby Gracey at 412-397-6000.