Upcoming Events

Professional advisors should closely monitor multi-generational giving trends, especially as significant wealth transfers are taking place. According to Global Finance Magazine, “Younger generations have no loyalty towards their parents’ preferred banks . . . In fact, 87% of children plan to take management of their inheritance elsewhere.” Global Finance Magazine and other sources are calling for an estimated $84 trillion in wealth to be transferred from Baby Boomers to Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z over the next two decades. A lack of perceived loyalty could have a major impact on professional advisors and charitable organizations alike, affecting family giving dynamics.   


Full participation in The Future of Philanthropy: Navigating Multi-Generational Giving Trends is applicable for 1.5 credit hours towards Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Continuing Education credits as approved by the CFP Board. The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is an approved provider for CFP CE credits. 

Our Children

Creating Safe, Supportive Futures for Northern Virginia’s Youth

The well-being of Northern Virginia’s youth is at a critical juncture, presenting both challenges and opportunities for meaningful change.

According to the 2023 Virginia Health Survey, 13.2% of students avoided school due to safety concerns, and 17% of high school students reported bullying. Death by suicide is now the second leading cause of death for children aged 10-14.

On March 25, 2025, the Shape of the Region Conference will address how to create safer spaces for youth, combat bullying, prevent substance abuse, and improve mental health access. Insight Region^®, our center for community research, will present data and research findings about Northern Virginia’s youth. Join with youth representatives, community members and experts as we explore solutions that can help our region’s youth thrive and build a brighter future in Northern Virginia.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | Hybrid Event

Level the Field Fund is hosting a book club event featuring New York Times bestselling author, Victoria Christopher Murray, who will discuss her books, including The Personal Librarian, as well as her experiences as an alum of Hampton University. Hampton is one of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities that Level the Field Fund partners with to provide seniors with last dollar scholarships. Copies of Ms. Murray’s books will be available for purchase and signing, with 15% of book sale proceeds to go to the Fund.

Tea fare will be served.

The Community Foundation’s data and research center, Insight Region^®, invites you to a dynamic series of webinars where we’ll uncover the key factors shaping our upcoming 2025 Children & Youth Report.

In April, we will take a deeper dive into the critical issues impacting the safety and well-being of youth in Northern Virginia. We will explore key challenges related to students' perceptions of safety, mental health concerns, and trends in substance use across the region. This session will continue conversations from the Shape of the Region Conference on March 25 (seats are still available but filling fast – register today!).

The Community Foundation’s data and research center, Insight Region^®, invites you to a dynamic series of webinars where we’ll uncover the key factors shaping our upcoming 2025 Children & Youth Report.

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the growing issue of food scarcity among youth in Northern Virginia. This session will explore the complex factors contributing to food insecurity in the region, the impact it has on the health and well-being of local young people, and the innovative solutions being implemented to address this critical issue.

The Community Foundation’s data and research center, Insight Region^®, invites you to a dynamic series of webinars where we’ll uncover the key factors shaping our upcoming 2025 Children & Youth Report.

As students in Northern Virginia head back to school, it's the perfect time to take a closer look at the educational performance of youth in the region. This session will explore key factors influencing academic success, challenges facing students, and the support systems that can help improve educational outcomes for all learners. Key topics will include: current trends in educational performance, barriers to success, support systems and interventions, and collaborative solutions.