Learning in Community: Strategies & Impact Frameworks in Action

A cross-sector convening where Los Angeles nonprofit leaders and funders can connect, reflect, and learn from each other.

LADF x UpMetrics (1)

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) and UpMetrics invite you to a different kind of convening - one designed for honest conversation between nonprofit leaders and funders across Los Angeles.

This isn't funders presenting to nonprofits, or nonprofits performing for funders. It's a day built for mutual learning: where program officers hear directly from the field, where nonprofit leaders gain clarity on impact frameworks, and where both sides leave with practical strategies they can use immediately.

Why Attend?

Because in a moment when strategy, community voice, and adaptive learning matter more than ever, impact is strongest when shaped together...and that requires space for real dialogue.

You'll leave with clarity on how to strengthen cross-sector partnerships, practical tools you can implement in your next grant cycle or program design, and connections to peers navigating similar challenges.


Event Details
  • Date: February 17, 2026
  • Time: 10am-3pm (lunch included)
  • Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA

What You'll Experience
  • Morning: Build Shared Language
    Impact Frameworks 101 is a grounding session that meets nonprofits where they are while helping funders clarify their strategic learning and communication approaches.
  • Midday: Hear from the Field
    Nonprofit leaders share real-time stories of adaptation, partnership, and community insight. Funders gain a deeper look at what meaningful support looks like on the ground.
  • Leadership Dialogue
    LADF CEO Nichol Whiteman and UpMetrics CEO Drew Payne explore what today's philanthropy requires: trust, clarity, transparency, and collaboration.
  • Afternoon: Choose Your Learning Track
    Customized breakout sessions foster shared understanding across sectors.

Who Should Attend

This convening is designed for those actively shaping impact strategy in Los Angeles:

  • Funders: Foundation staff, program officers, impact and learning professionals
  • Nonprofits: Executive directors, program leaders, strategy and evaluation staff

Register to attend:

We look forward to reflecting, learning, and building community with you at Dodger Stadium!

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