Annual Conference
Stir up strong connections and fresh new ideas at this can't-miss conference. Discover how to improve your grantmaking operations, reduce costs, and respond to emerging issues.
Gain valuable new ideas, tools, and resources at interactive, hands-on learning sessions designed to support those new to the field as well as seasoned professionals:
- Core Grants Management: Expand your knowledge
- Technology: Smarter ways to do more with less
- Professional Development: Refine your skills
- Emerging Issues: Prepare for the future
This conference equips you to solve the most pressing challenges facing our industry today. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore bold ideas that can position you and your organization for success.
Opening Plenary
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William H. Gates, Sr., Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation We are pleased to announce that William H. Gates, Sr., Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will serve as our Opening Plenary speaker. Mr. Gates who guides the vision and strategic direction of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will discuss the current state of philanthropy and what the future may hold. |
Closing Plenary
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Lucy Bernholz, Founder and President, Blueprint Research & Design and Publisher, Philanthropy 2173 |
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Phil Buchanan, President, Center for Effective Philanthropy |
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Join Lucy Bernholz and Phil Buchanan for a lively discussion of the future of philanthropy. What changes are coming? How will grants managers be impacted? What role will technology play? How can we prepare ourselves to take advantage of future opportunities? This promises to be a thought-provoking debate between two of philanthropy’s leading thinkers. |