AdNet 2026 Call for Sessions

AdNet Call for Sessions Form

Call for Sessions Guide

In today’s rapidly evolving philanthropic landscape, community foundations are challenged to pair bold, visionary thinking with concrete, actionable strategies that create measurable impact.

The goal of the AdNet 2026 Conference programming is to equip participants with:
- Knowledge, tools, and inspiration to turn ambitious ideas into tangible outcomes
- A practical toolkit of strategies and best practices that can be immediately applied within their community foundations
- A deeper understanding of the shifting philanthropic environment and emerging trends to stay ahead in their work
We are looking for sessions that embrace these themes and resonate with our diverse audience, offering a balance of professional development, fresh perspectives, and educational value. AdNet represents community foundations of all sizes from across the U.S., and we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage proposers to use the conference platform to elevate new voices and present varied viewpoints.

If you are submitting a session on behalf of an organization that is not a community foundation, your organization must be a sponsor at the Thought Leader level or higher. For details, please refer to the 2026 Sponsor Prospectus (coming September 2025) or reach out to our Sponsorship Coordinator, Stephen Stephens at sstephens@arbmeetings.com.

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If you have difficulty with the online submission process, please contact us at conference@adnetcf.org

All proposals must be submitted through this form.

The Call for Sessions deadline is Friday, October 3, 2025.
Session Contact Info:

Submitter's Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
Organization*
Is your Organization a Community Foundation?*

YesNo
If No, are you a 2026 AdNet Sponsor at Thought Leader level or higher?*

YesNo
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If you are submitting a session on behalf of an organization that is not a community foundation, your organization must be a sponsor at the Thought Leader level or higher. For details, please refer to the 2026 Sponsor Prospectus (coming September 2025) or reach out to our Sponsorship Coordinator, Stephen Stephens, at sstephens@arbmeetings.com.

If you believe your organization - though not a community foundation - is similar in mission or scope and does not fall under the normal sponsor requirement (for example, you are a community-based nonprofit, an individual not representing a company, or a public sector partner), please go ahead and complete this form. We will review your submission and follow up with you directly.
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If you are submitting a session on behalf of a 2026 AdNet sponsor at the Thought Leader level or higher, please use this form: https://form.jotform.com/252248680108154
Session Info:

Title, Overview, and Format
Title:
The title should reflect the content of your presentation and must not exceed 10 words. *
Session Type & Format:
Are you proposing this session as a:*

PlenaryBreakoutEither plenary or breakout
Which of the following best reflects the format of your session:*

Panel Discussion (3-4 speakers with a moderator; Q&A encouraged)Workshop (hands-on session with tools, templates, or group work)Fireside Chat (intimate conversation with thought leader)Solo Presentation (fresh research, ideas, or compelling story)
Intended Audience Level:*

Early CareerMid-CareerSenior LeadershipAll LevelsOther
Session Overview & Focus:

Please note, this description is what is submitted to the AdNet Session Review Panel for consideration. This is the opportunity to give the panel a more detailed explanation of the session and its value to the overall program.
Please indicate the PRIMARY Topic Area of the session.*

Innovation in donor stewardship and engagementManaging and developing high-performing teamsSupporting and supervising remote/hybrid staffKPIs and performance measurement for advancement teamsDEI in advancement and donor engagementFund development strategiesPartnering with program teams to advance missionSuccession planningProfessional DevelopmentCommunications and MarketingOther
Please indicate the SECONDARY Topic Area of the session. (optional)

Innovation in donor stewardship and engagementManaging and developing high-performing teamsSupporting and supervising remote/hybrid staffKPIs and performance measurement for advancement teamsDEI in advancement and donor engagementFund development strategiesPartnering with program teams to advance missionSuccession planningProfessional DevelopmentCommunications and MarketingOther
Session Overview: Maximum 150 words. You will have the opportunity to edit this before the final conference program.*

150 word maximum0/150
Give a brief explanation of the session's intent and what it will add to the conference.*

0/350
Presenter Info:

The Peer Review Panel will assume that all listed speakers have confirmed their willingness to speak should the proposal be accepted. Please indicate if a speaker has not been contacted and confirmed in the SPEAKER NOTES section. If you are proposing a session in which you will be the presenter, please enter your own information.
Proposed number of presenters/panelists for session*

14253
Presenter 1 Name*

First NameLast Name
Presenter 1 Title*
Presenter 1 Organization*
Presenter 1 Email*
example@example.com
Presenter 2 Name*

First NameLast Name
Presenter 2 Title*
Presenter 2 Organization*
Presenter 2 Email*
example@example.com
Presenter 3 Name*

First NameLast Name
Presenter 3 Title*
Presenter 3 Organization*
Presenter 3 Email*
example@example.com
Presenter 4 Name*

First NameLast Name
Presenter 4 Title*
Presenter 4 Organization*
Presenter 4 Email*
example@example.com
Presenter 5 Name*

First NameLast Name
Presenter 5 Title*
Presenter 5 Organization*
Presenter 5 Email*
example@example.com
Speaker Notes
Please include any additional information about the speakers you've listed, and please indicate if any of the speakers listed have not been contacted or have not committed to speaking if the session is accepted.
Additional Information
Please include any additional information about your session. This may include special schedule requests and any other information you feel may be important for the committee to consider.
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Session Contact Info:

Session Info:

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