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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.
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
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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.
Ticket Price
Funds from ticket purchases go back into the endowment to help the Fund for Women & Girls continue to support the nonprofits making a difference.
Dream Team Member: $30
General Admission: $45
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
Finish the Year with Impact
Meeting Community Needs and Maximizing Your Impact
As we approach year-end, many individuals and families are looking for meaningful ways to support the causes they care about while making smart financial decisions. Join Stefani McAuliffe, VP of Community Impact, and Kim Alvarez, VP of Philanthropy, for a complimentary webinar to learn about our community’s most pressing needs and discover charitable giving strategies that can help you make a lasting difference.
We’ll discuss current community challenges, emerging opportunities for impact, and a variety of giving options, including your Donor Advised Fund at TFEC, gifts of cash, appreciated securities, IRA charitable distributions and legacy gifts.
Whether you’re a long-time philanthropist or exploring charitable giving for the first time, this session will provide practical insights to help you align your generosity with your values.
Who Should Attend
This complimentary webinar is for anyone who wants to make thoughtful charitable decisions before year-end or better understand how their giving can support local needs.
This session may be especially helpful if you:
- Are considering a year-end charitable gift
- Have a donor-advised fund or another charitable fund at TFEC
- Want to learn more about current needs in the communities TFEC serves
- Are exploring tax-smart ways to give, including appreciated securities or qualified charitable distributions
- Are thinking about including charitable giving in your estate or legacy plans
- Want to learn how TFEC can help connect your charitable goals with causes and nonprofit organizations you care about
You do not need to be a current TFEC donor or fundholder to attend.
Meeting Community Needs and Maximizing Your Impact As we approach year-end, many individuals and families are looking for meaningful ways to support the causes they care about while making smart financial decisions. Join Stefani McAuliffe, VP of Community Impact, and Kim Alvarez, VP of Philanthropy, for a complimentary webinar to learn about our community’s most… 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
