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Exponent Philanthropy programs are designed specifically for funders with few or no staff, and are led by skilled facilitators who understand your unique style of philanthropy.
View Our ProgramsPeer Circle: Small Funders in Denver
The next Small Funders PeerGroup meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26 from 3pm – 5pm at Prodigy Coffeehouse. Details are below. Please RSVP at... Learn More
Webinar: The State of Small-Staffed Philanthropy
Discover the broader world of foundations that have few or no staff, and see where your foundation fits in. Based on insights gleaned from Exponent... Learn More
Next Gen Fellows Program
The Next Gen Fellows Program is a 6-month training fellowship for dynamic leaders roughly 18–35 years old who are involved in all types of foundations... Learn More
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