Echelon Insights cofounder Kristen Soltis Anderson and BSG vice president Shannon-Janean Currie share their insights into new polling that shows Americans find common ground on some of the country's most pressing issues. They also discuss what their research found about Americans' views on the role of nonprofits and philanthropies in helping advance solutions to solve those challenges.

How can we bring different perspectives and approaches to the same table? How can we truly listen to community voices so we can lead together? The Walton Family Foundation invited grantees for conversations to explore what it takes to redefine collaboration.

The Walton Family Foundation is rooted in multiple generations of family, where no voice is louder than the next, and different opinions are valued. We apply this legacy to our work, says Board Chair Annie Proietti.

We have a longstanding tradition of working in diverse communities. While we didn’t use the words diversity, equity and inclusion in the early 90s, that was really the origin and purpose of the family foundation in coming together, says Board Chair Annie Proietti.

The heart of the Walton Family Foundation’s work is creating access to opportunity, especially for those from overlooked and underrepresented communities, says Board Chair Annie Proietti.

The young people of Generation Z are the leaders of the future. But they are often overlooked in decisions about how to solve the problems they’ll inherit. Burdened by the challenges of today and tomorrow, Gen Zers want a new emphasis on listening to all voices in making decisions.

Executive Director Caryl M. Stern leads a discussion with Walton Family Foundation grantees about the importance of developing innovative strategies to prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion in our work to expand access to opportunity for people and communities.

Hear from Executive Director Caryl M. Stern and an impressive lineup of grantee leaders during the Learning & Leading Together Series — virtual conversations hosted by the Walton Family Foundation.

Collaboration isn't always easy, but it's always worth it. At the Walton Family Foundation, we are committed to developing innovative approaches and building new partnerships that bring people, resources and ideas together.

2020 was a year like no other. Before we can plan for the future, we must understand the present. Raj Chetty, Director of Opportunity Insights, shares insights and trends on economic opportunity and the American Dream.

Climate change threatens water resources and the communities they support. Hear from Jennifer Morris, CEO of The Nature Conservancy, on why this moment is so important.

Executive Director Caryl M. Stern delivers closing remarks at Learning & Leading Together: The Next Five Years

The most innovative approaches require new partnerships that bring people, resources and ideas together - across government, communities and the private sector. Panelists share what it will take to build coalitions and networks of collaborators over the next five years.

2020 was a year like no other. Before we can plan for the future, we must understand the present. Raj Chetty, Lonnie G. Bunch III, Jennifer Morris and David Brooks offer perspectives on the state of our nation as it relates to the most important topics of today.

Lasting progress and meaningful change require solutions that are community-developed and community-championed. Author Arthur Brooks will offer ideas for how to work together across lines of difference. Conversations with two leaders will discuss how they led community-driven change.

Pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson unveils new research findings, and Millennials and Gen Zers talk about their plans to make the change they want to see.

Executive Director Caryl M. Stern delivers the opening keynote at Learning & Leading Together: The Next Five Years

2020 marked the anniversary of two historically seismic and unprecedented disasters that forever changed the city of New Orleans - Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf oil spill.