Events - Exponent Philanthropy

Upcoming Programs

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2023 Annual Conference

Join your peers in lean philanthropy for 3 days of knowledge sharing, skill building, and connections—in Baltimore October 17-19! 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... Read More

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Disability Inclusion: Managing Bias

As philanthropists, we envision communities that value and support people in all their diverse manifestations. We promote equality of opportunity and equitable outcomes. Yet, when we talk about diversity and inclusive philanthropy, we often mention disability at the very end of a long list—if it gets mentioned at all.  We must deepen our understanding of... Read More

Exponent Event

2023 Annual Conference

Join your peers in lean philanthropy for 3 days of knowledge sharing, skill building, and connections—in Baltimore October 17-19! 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... Read More

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Next Gen Fellowship Information Session

This year, Exponent Philanthropy celebrated 10 years of the Next Gen Fellows Program, a signature program that is consistently met with high demand and high acclaim. Learn more about this virtual training program for younger staff and trustees, and hear reflections from members of recent cohorts. What were their learnings, and what are their recommendations... Read More

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Executive Directors

Are you the foundation’s executive director or CEO by title or responsibilities? What new possibilities might be emerging for you now, in terms of your work or beyond work? Join in this networking hour with others in the same role. A member-host will offer an initial prompt to get the conversation started in round one,... Read More

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Next Gen Fellows Program

The deadline to apply for the 2024 cohort is December 7, 2023. The program meets virtually with an optional add-on to attend the 2024 Annual Conference.   The Next Gen Fellows Program is a 7-month, virtual leadership development program for dynamic leaders roughly 18–35 years old who are involved in all types of foundations as current or... Read More