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Stay connected to the nation’s largest network of lean funders. Exponent Philanthropy helps you make the most of your giving—efficiently, effectively, and with peers who understand your unique challenges.

Join 1,000+ foundations and donors shaping the future of lean philanthropy.

Exponent Philanthropy Annual Conference — “Exponent Philanthropy gives us confidence and clarity—whether we’re updating policies or planning our giving.”

Renew To Access New Benefits Such As:

Executive Peer Network launching at our 2025 Columbus Conference
Increased Year-Long Regional Gatherings across the country for in-person learning and connection
One-to-One Peer Matching to connect you directly with other funders facing similar challenges
In addition to our most valuable benefits, such as our national benchmarking data, expert Q&A services, sample documents, and premier legal services

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Log in to our community portal to renew your membership. Our community portal grants you immediate access to Exponent’s sample documents, critical resources, and more.

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If you need assistance accessing the community, please email our team with any questions membership@exponentphilanthropy.org or book a meeting with us here.

Exponent Philanthropy prides itself on our practical guidance, a warm and welcoming culture, and a strong commitment to member service.

Our Membership Dues Schedule

Renew your membership before rates start to increase on January 1, 2026.

	2026
Signature	$870
SignaturePLUS	$1,870

Reminder: Dues subject to change in 2026. Membership fees and contributions are qualifying administrative expenses for private foundations and contribute toward the required annual minimum distribution.

IRS rules prohibit paying any portion of Exponent Philanthropy’s membership dues as a grant because the monetary value of benefits provided exceeds the cost of our $850 Signature and $1,980 SignaturePlus membership prices.