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
Designed for anyone who prepares or signs a Form 990-PF, Exponent Philanthropy’s signature seminar will give you a thorough understanding of the 990-PF, the 5% payout requirement, and expenditure responsibility. Taught by top accountants, the seminar examines the form line-by-line and helps you identify common mistakes, keep your information secure, and keep your trustees out... Read More
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
Are you the staff or board leader of a foundation, donor-advised fund, and/or other giver by title or responsibilities? Kick-Off your conference experience with this exclusive gathering of fellow foundation and donor leaders. Connect directly with the top executives of other lean funders over a shared lunch, then engage in a facilitated discussion focused on... Read More
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
Complimentary for Exponent Philanthropy members | $75 non-members Description From local town halls to the halls of Congress, sharing the needs of your community, the work of your foundation, and the impact of your grantees/partners is more important now than ever to ensure thriving communities for all. Funders play a critical role in engaging in... Read More
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