2025 Annual Conference - Exponent Philanthropy

2025 Annual Conference

Join your peers in lean philanthropy for 3 days of knowledge sharing, skill building, and connectionsin Columbus, Ohio!

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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.

Conference Sessions Are Live!

Our agenda is packed with practical sessions designed for lean funders—including the popular 990-PF Tax Seminar, Foundations 101 sessions, and hands-on workshops on AI tools, board development, strategic planning, and equity-centered grantmaking. Whether you’re new to the field or deeply experienced, this is your opportunity to gain actionable tools and fresh insights alongside your peers.

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Elevate Your Experience with the 990-PF Pre-Con Seminar

This full-day seminar is designed for anyone who prepares or signs a Form 990-PF. Taught by top accountants, it will walk you through the form line by line and give you confidence.

 

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Support the Annual Conference

Registration fees cover only part of the cost of our Annual Conference. Support from foundations, individuals, and sponsors makes the event possible and helps us showcase the local community while delivering an inspiring experience for the nation’s largest network of funders.

Interested in sponsoring or funding the conference? Contact Darah Moore (sponsorships/exhibits) or Katy Moore (grants/funding).

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While we offer many virtual learning opportunities throughout the year, our Annual Conference is exclusively in-person.