This two-night, two-day intimate gathering will provide Forward Global Members with the time, tools, and community to take inventory of the relationships, leadership skills, and strategies shaping their giving. Each attendee will share their personal journey and do a deep dive into their philanthropy’s strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. In between these sessions, attendees will have valuable down time to recharge, reconnect, and reflect on the values, sense of purpose, and joy that is most meaningful to this work.

Location

Shaftsbury, VT. Exact address to be provided upon RSVP.

Transportation

BY CAR: Approximately 3.5-4 hours from Manhattan

BY AIR: Albany Airport (commercial & jets), Bennington Airport (non jets)

BY TRAIN: Approximately 5.5 hours. Amtrak to Albany

BY TRAIN: 2 1/2 hours by Amtrak to Albany, then 1 hour by car from Albany

Rides can be arranged from airport or train station to the estate 

Amenities

Private accommodations with bathrooms

Wi-fi

Screening room

Walking trails

Gym

Pool table

Catered meals

Agenda

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 | 6:00 PM ET – 9:00 PM ET

ARRIVAL ANY TIME AFTER 1:00 PM

6:00-7:00 PM Happy Hour

7:00-9:00 PM Welcome Dinner

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 | 8:00 AM ET – 7:00 PM ET

8:00-9:00 AM BREAKFAST

9:15-10:15 AM Outdoor activity

10:30 AM-12:00 PM Session I: Inventory

12:00 PM-1:00 PM LUNCH

1:15 PM-2:30 PM Session II: Challenges

2:45 PM-4:15 PM Session III: Workshops

4:30 PM-5:15 PM Wrap-up

6:00 PM Happy Hour/ DINNER

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 7 | 8:00 AM ET – 4:00 PM ET

8:00-9:00 AM BREAKFAST

9:15-10:30 AM Session: Workshops & Action Plans

10:45: AM-11:45 PM Outdoor activity

12:00 PM-1:30 PM Session: Visioning & Feedback

1:30 PM LUNCH

3:00 PM Closing session

4:00 PM Program Close 

There are limited spaces available, so we invite you to RSVP today to reserve your place. If you have any questions, please contact Leslie Gross, at leslie@forward-global.org.