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Investing Forward: Community Investment in a Time of Federal Retreat

Monday, October 6, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET
Location: Presidential Ballroom
This is a pivotal moment to rethink how we invest in communities—not just to close gaps, but to build lasting power, connection, and prosperity. It’s a chance to move beyond fragmented funding and short-term fixes, and toward long-term investment that affirms local leadership and strengthens civic life.

The federal landscape is shifting. Funding is uncertain. Oversight is tightening. In some corners of government, nonprofits face skepticism or even hostility. These challenges are real—but they also make the case for new approaches rooted in trust, equity, and shared responsibility.

This plenary session explores that opportunity. It brings together national funders, mission investors, and local practitioners for a conversation about building a more trusted, equitable approach to community investment.