2027 MEMBERSHIP OFFER
Join for 2027.
Join for 2027.Get the rest of 2026 at no additional cost.
Exponent Philanthropy is a network built specifically for funders and donors who operate lean and think big. Members like you are preparing right now for the year ahead using Exponent’s critical resources and practical guidance.
START WITH IMMEDIATE VALUE
Your membership can start paying off this fall.
Start taking advantage of resources and savings before 2027 even begins.
BENCHMARKING
Get the 2026 Foundation Operations & Management Report, a $699 value, plus the 2027 report when it is released next spring.
MEMBER SAVINGS
Receive member pricing on Annual Conferences, plus savings on cohorts, programs, webinars, and other learning opportunities.
YOUR COMMUNITY
Connect with a nationwide community of leanly staffed funders through peer learning, Member Chats, regional gatherings, and more.
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Our Member Concierge Team will follow up by email once your application is processed.
WHY JOIN NOW?
Put your membership to work before 2027 even begins.
Joining this fall gives you time to use Exponent resources for the decisions, planning, and connections already shaping your year ahead.
Plan with better data.
Use trusted benchmarking and research to inform budgets, compensation, governance, operations, and other key decisions.
Stretch your learning budget.
Access member pricing on conferences, learning cohorts, Foundations 101, webinars, publications, and other professional development.
Find peers who understand your work.
Build relationships with fellow lean funders who understand the opportunities and challenges of doing more with less.
WHAT YOUR MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES
You don’t need more information. You need the right information.
Exponent Philanthropy is built around the realities of foundations and funders operating with few or no staff. Our community, resources, and programs help you find practical answers, make informed decisions, and learn from peers facing similar opportunities and challenges.
Research & Benchmarking
FOMR data, publications, practical guides, and research to support better decisions.
Learning & Professional Development
Annual Conferences, learning cohorts, Foundations 101, webinars, and on-demand learning.
Peer Connections
Member Chats, virtual peer groups, regional gatherings, and an active online community.
Personalized Support
Turn to the Member Concierge team when you need a resource, recommendation, or connection.
Member Savings
Save on conferences, cohorts, programs, publications, and other learning opportunities.
Resources for Lean Funders
Tools and guidance created specifically for funders working with few or no staff.
OPTIONAL MEMBER BENEFIT
Need expert legal guidance?
Members can add 10 hours of legal consultation for $1,000 per year and receive guidance on governance, grantmaking, self-dealing, IRS questions, and more.
START NOW
Why wait until January?
Join for 2027 and get the rest of 2026 free — so you can start saving, learning, benchmarking, and connecting today.
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