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Events
The following are events sponsored by TFEC, its special initiatives, or community projects. If you have any questions or issues registering for an event, please contact us at info@tfec.org or 717.236.5040.
Celebrating Community Investment in Franklin County 2026
Building Franklin County’s Future
At The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, we believe philanthropy should feel both deeply rooted and boldly forward-looking. The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF) invites neighbors, nonprofit partners and community champions to gather in celebration of the 2026 grants awarded to organizations serving Franklin County. We will celebrate the grantees of the Palmer Family Foundation Fund, the Harold L. and Dolores K. Brake Legacy Fund and the Franklin County Community Fund. All of these grant opportunities help strengthen the community we love so much.
This is more than a grant reception – it is a testament to what happens when generosity meets purpose.
Together, we will honor the organizations and individuals strengthening families, expanding opportunity and stewarding the vitality of our rural communities. You will hear stories of local ingenuity and resilience, meet the leaders doing the work, and experience firsthand how collective giving transforms a place we all call home.
If you care about Franklin County – its people, its promise and its potential – this evening is for you.
Who Should Attend
- Donors, fundholders and anyone curious about the power of local philanthropy
- Nonprofit leaders and volunteers shaping community solutions
- Local officials and civic partners invested in regional vitality
- Business owners and professional advisors who believe in strategic generosity
What to Expect
- Recognition of the grantees and the work they are advancing
- Compelling stories from nonprofits serving our community
- Meaningful time to connect with neighbors, partners and fellow changemakers
- Light refreshments and relaxed conversation with your neighbors
This complimentary gathering is designed to spark meaningful connections and strengthen the fabric of Franklin County.
Kindly register in advance so we may thoughtfully prepare seating and refreshments for all who plan to join us.
Building Franklin County’s Future At The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, we believe philanthropy should feel both deeply rooted and boldly forward-looking. The Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF) invites neighbors, nonprofit partners and community champions to gather in celebration of the 2026 grants awarded to organizations serving Franklin County. We will celebrate the grantees of the… Read More
Mission Meets Marketing: A Nonprofit Roundtable
Nonprofits are doing incredible work, but how do you make sure your mission gets heard in an increasingly crowded and noisy world?
Join American Marketing Association Central PA and Kinectiv, with support from The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), for an interactive nonprofit marketing roundtable designed to spark meaningful conversations, share ideas and tackle the real marketing challenges nonprofits face today.
This moderated discussion brings together nonprofit professionals, board members and marketing professionals to learn from one another. Attendees will share successful campaigns and strategies from the past six months, explore challenges they are currently facing and work together to identify practical solutions.
Register to Attend
Why attend?
This isn’t a presentation. It’s an opportunity to learn from the experiences of your peers and contribute your own perspective. You’ll hear what’s working for other organizations, discover new approaches to common challenges and leave with ideas you can put into action.
Come prepared to share a recent marketing success, challenge or question. Handouts and examples are encouraged to help bring the conversation to life.
Who should attend?
This roundtable is for anyone interested in strengthening nonprofit marketing, including nonprofit staff, executive directors, board members, marketing and communications professionals, fundraising and development professionals and marketers who work with or support nonprofits.
Whether marketing is your full-time job or just one of the many hats you wear, you’ll have something to contribute to the conversation and something to take away.
Lunch will be provided.
Nonprofits are doing incredible work, but how do you make sure your mission gets heard in an increasingly crowded and noisy world? Join American Marketing Association Central PA and Kinectiv, with support from The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), for an interactive nonprofit marketing roundtable designed to spark meaningful conversations, share ideas and tackle the… Read More
Lebanon Valley Non-Profit Leadership Conference
Designed specifically for executive directors, non-profit professionals, and board leaders, this new Non-Profit Leadership Conference will provide practical strategies, meaningful connections, and fresh ideas to strengthen your organization and community impact.
Seating is limited to 100. Register now to hold your seat.
Program includes:
- Breakfast and lunch
- Networking
- Keynote
- Breakout sessions
- Peer-to-peer discussions
Agenda:
- 8:00 AM Registration, breakfast and networking
- 9:00 AM Opening remarks
- 9:15 AM Keynote
- 10:00 AM Break
- 10:15 AM Breakout session 1 (see options below)
- 11:05 AM Breakout session 2 (see options below)
- 12:00 PM Lunch/Networking
- 12:45 PM Moderated Peer Group Discussions
- 1:45 PM Break
- 2:00 PM Breakout session 3 (see options below)
- 2:45 PM Closing remarks
- 3:00 PM Program concludes
Register >
Designed specifically for executive directors, non-profit professionals, and board leaders, this new Non-Profit Leadership Conference will provide practical strategies, meaningful connections, and fresh ideas to strengthen your organization and community impact. Seating is limited to 100. Register now to hold your seat. Program includes: Breakfast and lunch Networking Keynote Breakout sessions Peer-to-peer discussions Agenda:… Read More
Fund for Women and Girls Annual Grantee Breakfast
Join us for a celebration of philanthropy impacting women and girls in your community!
At The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), we believe that a grant can ignite change impacting the lives around us. The Fund for Women & Girls is a powerful initiative from TFEC that puts women and girls at the focus of philanthropy. This breakfast event is a chance to celebrate the nonprofit grantees receiving funding for their missions impacting the lives of women and girls in our region. Hear stories of impact and join other like-minded women who are leading the charge in change at this unforgettable event.
Who Should Attend
- Women and allies dedicated to shaping a better world for those around them
- Dream Team Members who believe in the mission of the Fund for Women & Girls
- Nonprofit leaders and volunteers shaping community solutions
- Local officials and civic partners invested in the welfare of women and girls in our region
What to Expect
- Meaningful time to connect with neighbors, partners and fellow changemakers
- Recognition of the grantees and the life-changing work they’re doing
- An uplifting morning featuring inspiring and motivational stories
- A delicious breakfast and relaxed conversation with friends old and new
- A memorable celebration where you see the change the Fund makes
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Join us for a celebration of philanthropy impacting women and girls in your community! At The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC), we believe that a grant can ignite change impacting the lives around us. The Fund for Women & Girls is a powerful initiative from TFEC that puts women and girls at the focus of… Read More
Gathering in Gratitude: Mechanicsburg’s Community Celebration
Spreading Thankfulness in Mechanicsburg
At The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, we believe philanthropy should feel both deeply rooted and boldly forward-looking. With hearts full of gratitude, the Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation (MACF) invites neighbors, nonprofit partners, and community champions to gather in celebration of the 2026 grants awarded to organizations serving the Mechanicsburg area. This is a celebration decade in the making as we celebrate MACF’s 40th anniversary!
This is more than a grant reception — it is a heartfelt expression of thanks for what happens when generosity meets purpose.
Together, we will give thanks for the organizations and individuals strengthening families, expanding opportunity, and nurturing the vitality of our community. You will hear stories of local ingenuity and resilience, meet the dedicated leaders carrying this work forward, and experience firsthand how collective giving transforms the place we are so grateful to call home.
We hope you will join us for an evening rooted in appreciation and inspired by the abundance we create together.
Who Should Attend
- Donors, fundholders and anyone curious about the power of local philanthropy
- Nonprofit leaders and volunteers shaping community solutions
- Local officials and civic partners invested in regional vitality
- Business owners and professional advisors who believe in strategic generosity
What to Expect
- Recognition of the 2026 MACF grantees and the work they are advancing
- Compelling stories from nonprofits serving the Mechanicsburg area
- Celebrations commemorating 40 years of MACF
- Meaningful time to connect with neighbors, partners and fellow changemakers
- Light refreshments and relaxed conversation with your neighbors
This complimentary gathering is designed to spark meaningful connections and strengthen the fabric of the Mechanicsburg area.
Kindly register in advance so we may thoughtfully prepare seating and refreshments for all who plan to join us.
Spreading Thankfulness in Mechanicsburg At The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, we believe philanthropy should feel both deeply rooted and boldly forward-looking. With hearts full of gratitude, the Mechanicsburg Area Community Foundation (MACF) invites neighbors, nonprofit partners, and community champions to gather in celebration of the 2026 grants awarded to organizations serving the Mechanicsburg area. This… Read More
