Events - Exponent Philanthropy

Upcoming Programs

Exponent Event

2025 Annual Conference

Join your peers in lean philanthropy for 3 days of knowledge sharing, skill building, and connections—in Columbus, Ohio! New! Conference Scholarships Now Available. Learn More » This event is designed for and by lean funders, those who give with few or no staff. It’s where you can have candid conversations about the issues you care... Read More

Exponent Event

Next Gen Fellows Program

Applications are now closed. We look forward to connecting with this year’s cohort! We will launch applications for the 2026 cohort after the New Year.  The program begins in person on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown and includes participation in the 2025 Annual Conference, November 11-13. Peer coaching continues virtually through... Read More

Exponent Event

2025 Annual Conference

Join your peers in lean philanthropy for 3 days of knowledge sharing, skill building, and connections—in Columbus, Ohio! New! Conference Scholarships Now Available. Learn More » This event is designed for and by lean funders, those who give with few or no staff. It’s where you can have candid conversations about the issues you care... Read More

Exponent Event

2026 Annual Conference

Join your peers in lean philanthropy for 3 days of knowledge sharing, skill building, and connections—in Portland, Oregon! 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... Read More

Exponent Event

2027 Annual Conference

Join your peers in lean philanthropy for 3 days of knowledge sharing, skill building, and connections—in Boston, Massachussetts! 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... Read More