Events - Exponent Philanthropy

Upcoming Programs

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Intro to Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy

This Intro to Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy program will build your confidence in pursuing new pathways in your philanthropy through experiential learning, skills practice, and hands-on work. It is designed to be a meaningful, transformative experience that could significantly shift your view of your role and work. Participants are asked to complete eight or more... Read More

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The 2025 State of Leanly Staffed Foundations 

Complimentary for Exponent Philanthropy members / $75 non-members  Explore the wider landscape of foundations with few or no staff, and determine how your foundation aligns. Drawing on insights from Exponent Philanthropy’s annual survey of leanly staffed foundations, this presentation will examine trends in Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy, equity practices, staff compensation, boards and governance, grantmaking... Read More

Exponent Event

Intro to Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy

This Intro to Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy program will build your confidence in pursuing new pathways in your philanthropy through experiential learning, skills practice, and hands-on work. It is designed to be a meaningful, transformative experience that could significantly shift your view of your role and work. Participants are asked to complete eight or more... Read More

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Next Gen Fellows Program

Registration COMING SOON!  This program launches at the conference in Ohio in 2025. The deadline to apply for the 2025 cohort is August 1, 2025.   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

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2025 Annual Conference

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... Read More