Future-Focused Philanthropy with Betsy Cohen | November 19, 2025 | 10:00 – 11:15 AM

About this event:

Join Commerce Trust, The William T. Kemper Foundation, and The DeBruce Foundation for a special funders conversation bringing together philanthropic leaders across the Kansas City area.

We’re welcoming Betsy Cohen, Philanthropic Futurist with FutureGood, for an engaging conversation on:

Future-Focused Philanthropy: Emerging Trends Shaping Philanthropy

In an era of rapid change—from AI and automation to climate and political disruption—foundations are called to lead with vision. Betsy will share tools and insights to help funders:

 • Identify major trends reshaping philanthropy
• Cultivate a future-focused mindset
• Strengthen strategy, grantmaking, and leadership

This gathering is designed to create space for funders to learn from one another, explore emerging trends, and strengthen collaboration across our region.

Event Details
📍 Kansas City Country Club
🗓️ Wednesday, November 19, 2025
🕘 10:00 – 11:15 AM

This session is intended for foundation executives and board leaders who play a key role in advancing organizational strategy. We encourage you to include additional team members who would benefit from this conversation. If you are unable to attend, please feel free to share this event page to a member of your leadership team. If you are interested in attending, please fill out and submit the form below for all attendees. 

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