2025 MCF CEO Peer Gathering

Join your MCF CEO peers for a gathering focused on you. We heard from you that you want more opportunities to spend time together, engaged in peer conversations, and digging into the topics that matter most to you and your organization.

Whether you’re the CEO, the president, or the SVP of corporate giving – you know that leadership today is complex. Each leader must figure out the best way to balance the needs of staff, the board of directors, nonprofit partners, and the broader community.

On this day, come together to discuss pressing questions and leave a little lighter knowing that you’re supported by a strong network of peers.

Planning for this year's CEO Gathering is being guided by Steve Joul, President & CEO, CommunityGiving and Alene Sussman, Executive Director, Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation.

Event Details

• Participants are invited to come for the whole day. Or, come for a few hours, as your schedule allows. 
• This is a free event for MCF member CEOs.
• Lunch will be provided. Please update your online MCF profile with any dietary restrictions or contact Khin Oo, [email protected]. We will attempt to accommodate all requests made at least one week prior to the event. 
• Thank you to Olivia Jefferson and Best Buy for hosting this event.
• Directions: Please review this document, which includes:
  • Driving directions and parking information
  • Specific information on page 3, which explains how to enter the building

Schedule at a Glance

• 10:00 – 10:30: Registration, networking, and light refreshments
• 10:30 – 11:00: Welcome and introductions
• 11:00 - 12:30: First round of peer conversations: How We Work
  • These conversations will focus on the decisions we make about how we do our work, and how those decisions affect our people, our communities, and our impact. The specific themes will be selected on-site by attendees.
• 12:30 - 1:30: Networking lunch
• 1:30 - 3:00: Second round of peer conversations: What We Do
  • These conversations will focus on timely and topical themes about the content of our work. The specific themes will be selected on-site by attendees.
• 3:00 - 3:30: Closing activity and adjourn
• 3:30 – 4:00: Optional open space for networking

For additional information, reach out to Paul Masiarchin, [email protected].