Call for Sessions - Exponent Philanthropy 2026 Annual Conference

2026 Annual Conference Session Proposal Form
Please review the Call for Sessions overview and guidelines before completing this form.

Tell us about your vision for the session including the topic, description, speakers, and format. These are not set in stone. Once planning gets underway, we anticipate making adjustments. Exponent Philanthropy reserves the right to edit final titles and descriptions.
Session Submitter Information
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Please note, these are the only organization types eligible to submit session proposals. If you would like to pursue partnership opportunities, please contact Kelly Stormer at kelly@exponentphilanthropy.org.
Exponent Philanthropy Member FunderNon-Member FunderCurrent Exponent Philanthropy Platinum, Gold, or Silver Sustaining Partners or confirmed 2026 Conference Sponsor.Interested in sponsoring the conference or partnering with Exponent Philanthropy. Those submitting sessions under this type will be contacted by Exponent staff to explore partnership options. Proposals will not be considered for conference inclusion unless partnership is confirmed by March 31.
Asian/Asian American/Pacific IslanderBlack/African American/AfricanHispanic/Latino/Latina/LatinxNative American/American Indian/ Indigenous GroupWhite/Caucasian/EuropeanMultiracial/Multiethnic (2 or more races or ethnicities)Other race/ethnicityDecline to stateUnknown
Session Proposal Information

We are seeking sessions that provide actionable instruction for our community of lean funders. Our expectation is that session designers articulate educational takeaways that are both specific and universal, rather than tell a story about one foundation's work.
Catalytic Leadership – Key SkillsCatalytic Leadership – Core PracticesCatalytic Leadership – The CatalystsFundamentals – Boards and GovernanceFundamentals – Tax and LegalFundamentals – Foundation Administration, Investment Management, and Professional DevelopmentOther
Session Topic (See Full List Here)

In 15 words or less, provide a concise, plain-English phrase that describes your proposed topic. Preference will be given to topics from our list. This can be a draft title, but please prioritize clarity of topic.0/15
Session Description:*

In 200 words or less, explain the theme of your session and its major components, including plans for participant interaction. 0/200
Session Takeaways:*

In 100 words or less, list what takeaways participants will be able to apply to their philanthropic work following the session. 0/100
PresentationModerated panel (max. # speakers: 3)Group discussionConversations in pairs or triadsWorksheet or exerciseCase example & discussionOther
Trustee/Board Member/Director/OfficerDonor/FounderFamily MemberPaid CEO/ED/Top AdministratorStaff other than CEO/EDOther
Family FoundationsIndependent FoundationsCommunity FoundationsIndividual GiversCorporate GivingDAF-holdersOther
FunderNonprofit/GranteeFinancial/Legal ProfessionalConsultantOther
Asian/Asian American/Pacific IslanderBlack/African American/AfricanHispanic/Latino/Latina/LatinxNative American/American Indian/ Indigenous GroupWhite/Caucasian/EuropeanMultiracial/Multiethnic (2 or more races or ethnicities)Other race/ethnicityDecline to stateUnknown
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2026 Annual Conference Session Proposal Form

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