
4G - Education Sessions
Before the 4G gathers in person on June 6, 2025, we felt it was important to program a handful of education sessions that provide history and context, not only to the work of the Foundation, but also to M.B. and Edna’s values, vision, and their “why?” We encourage the 4G to attend as many of these sessions as possible, as these sessions will be rich in information.
At a minimum, for the Foundation to pay for our costs to attend the retreat, we are asking the 4G to attend at least four out these seven sessions. With enough advance notice, we are hoping you will be able to adapt your schedule accordingly.
All times listed below in central time (CT).
Monday, July 8, 2024. 4PM CT.
Figuring out our why? Generational transitions and continuity planning.
Featuring Ashley Blanchard, Chair of the National Center for Family Philanthropy.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024. 6pm CT.
The why & what behind the Foundation board meeting.
Featuring Margie Plough, Olivia Zale, and Emily Hargrove.
Sunday, October 20, 2024. 5pm CT.
The history of the Foundation.
Featuring Gloria and Jerry Landsberg and Donald Zale
Tuesday, December 10, 2024. 5pm CT.
What is philanthropy?
Featuring Ruth Suzman and Dana Gerard.
Tuesday, January 28, 2025: Laird Norton Family Foundation.
Learning about other models of giving
Part of the 2025 Strategic Planning and 4G Retreat.
To be rescheduled: Date TBD.
Understanding nonprofits and their needs.
Featuring Sheryl Bogen and nonprofit partners.
Monday, March 3, 2025. 6pm CT.
Governance: How does the Foundation actually work?
Featuring Karen Seltzer.
May 2025. TBD.
Investing for long-term success and why this matters for the Foundation.
Speakers to be announced.