Join your peers in lean philanthropy for 3 days of knowledge sharing, skill building, and connections—in Columbus, Ohio!
This event is designed for and by lean funders—those who give with few or no staff. Here, you can let your guard down and talk about the problems affecting the causes and communities you care about most with those who can relate.
At the conference, you’ll find sessions that share the how-tos of:
- Catalytic philanthropy
- Equity-centered practices
- The fundamentals of foundation management that make work like this possible
- … and more!
Help Create a Portion of the Annual Conference
Exponent Philanthropy members and constituents design a portion of the 2025 Annual Conference, and we invite you to submit your session ideas here »
Interested in serving as a session proposal reviewer? Apply here »
Support the Annual Conference
Registration fees cover only a portion of the costs of hosting the Annual Conference. Financial support from foundations, individuals, and sponsors not only makes this event possible, it also ensures that we’re able to highlight the local community and provide an incredible learning and networking experience that inspires the largest network of funders in the country. Please contact Darah Moore to explore sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities and Katy Moore to explore ways to provide funding and/or grant support for the conference.
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While we offer many virtual learning opportunities throughout the year, our Annual Conference is exclusively in-person.