Events & Other Important Dates
Dynamic Meeting Management Tools
Dynamic Meeting Management Tools - PD and Staff Training Come Alive! Is your staff inspired... or in pain? Staff training, meetings, and professional development is often viewed as a painful process - but it doesn't need to be! When you apply a 13 Minute Roller Coaster approach, combined with a MIST formula of facilitation, and integrate innovative assessment, technology, and group development techniques... training can be ROCKSTAR like! Don't miss this showcase of multiple strategies, techniques, and examples of how (and why) staff training and DYNAMIC professional development can be the SPARK to keep your team engaged and inspired.
- Day 1--Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 1pm-4pm (afternoon session)
- Location: Dixon Gallery & Gardens at the Hughes Pavilion located at: 4339 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117
- Eventbrite Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dynamic-meeting-management-tools-pd-and-staff-training-come-alive-tickets-1999038455834
Dynamic Meeting Management Tools
Dynamic Meeting Management Tools - PD and Staff Training Come Alive! Is your staff inspired... or in pain? Staff training, meetings, and professional development is often viewed as a painful process - but it doesn't need to be! When you apply a 13 Minute Roller Coaster approach, combined with a MIST formula of facilitation, and integrate innovative assessment, technology, and group development techniques... training can be ROCKSTAR like! Don't miss this showcase of multiple strategies, techniques, and examples of how (and why) staff training and DYNAMIC professional development can be the SPARK to keep your team engaged and inspired.
- Day 2--Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026 9am-1pm (morning session)
- Location: The Front Porch located at: 4688 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN 38117
- Eventbrite Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dynamic-meeting-management-tools-pd-staff-training-come-alive-day-2-tickets-1999038905178
John Mansfield’s Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Life will be held on September 11, 2026 as an open-house gathering at the Assisi Foundation of Memphis. Friends, family, and all whose lives were brightened by John are invited to come as they are, and when convenient, between the hours of 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm, to share stories, laugh often, and celebrate him in the way he would have wanted-with warmth, humor, and plenty of good conversation. Please save the date! Those wishing to share a favorite "John story" in advance, may mail it to the Assisi Foundation, 515 Erin Drive, Memphis, TN, or email it to Gigi Phillips at gigi@assisifoundation.org.
1st Quarter Grant Applications 2027
Arts and Culture organizations may only apply this quarter. We also accept applications for programs that don't fall under a program area with a designated quarterly deadline.
Holiday Open House
4:00 to 6:30 pm. Please join us at the Foundation for our annual holiday open house. Food, drinks, and cheer provided. We look forward to celebrating this holiday season with the Greater Memphis nonprofit community. Location: 515 Erin Drive, Memphis, TN 38117
2nd Quarter Grant Applications 2027
Education organizations (including literacy-focused initiatives) may only apply this quarter. We also accept applications for programs that don't fall under a program area with a designated quarterly deadline.
3rd Quarter Grant Applications 2027
Digital News organizations may only apply this quarter. We also accept applications for programs that don't fall under a program area with a designated quarterly deadline.