BILPOC in Philanthropy Dinner Retreat

Thursday, October 8, 2026

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)

Turtlewatch Room @ Conference Hotel

40 Seats Remaining

Event Details

This dinner retreat will include introductions, facilitated dinner discussions, ocean-side meditations, and fellowship. Please know that the conference day ends by 4:00 PM, followed by a "Happy Hour Reception" from 4:00 - 6:00 PM. The BILPOC in Philanthropy Dinner Retreat opens at 5:30 PM.

The heart of our time together focuses on discussing joy as resistance:

Reflecting on where joy lies for you in your work and how to improve it
Learning the components of joy cultivation in philanthropy
Connecting with each other, & with deeper sense of self
Celebrating the ways you’ve been sustaining joy and resilience

The retreat will be facilitated by Chantias Ford, Founder and CEO of PhilanthroJOY.

Tickets: $25

If the ticket purchase is a barrier to your participation, please let email kmoore@ncgrantmakers.org to discuss options.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust
John Rex Endowment
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation

Interesting in supporting the event? Email kmoore@ncgrantmakers.org.