Events - Exponent Philanthropy

Upcoming Programs

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2024 Annual Conference

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 most with those who can relate. At the conference, you’ll find sessions that share the how-tos of catalytic and equity-centered practices as well as... Read More

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Non-Family Staff

Join a conversation with colleagues who are also non-family staff members at family foundations for a discussion on the unique challenges you face in your role as non-family staff. Member-host Courtney Morris will offer an initial prompt to get conversation started in round one, and for the second round, we’ll crowdsource your topic ideas for... Read More

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Five Pressing Issues Lean Funders Should Be Considering

Gain practical insights and actionable strategies to refine and enhance your philanthropic efforts. Join us for this timely conversation on five key issues that should be top of mind for lean funders today:  Rising use of donor-advised funds  Effectively bringing on the next generation  Foundation investment and mission alignment  Matching foundation values and grantmaking  Achieving scale... Read More

Boston Regional Gathering

Join us for this in-person opportunity to network, learn, and share with your fellow lean funders from across the Boston area.  During this peer-facilitated gathering, hear what your colleagues are working on, explore opportunities to work together for greater impact, and seek input and advice from trusted colleagues on challenges you may be facing in... Read More

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Journeys to Equity: Becoming A Better Ally

This two-part series will be offered on June 12-13, 2024. Whitney Parnell, founder/CEO of Service Never Sleeps (SNS), will facilitate this powerful program, offer guidance to participants, and create an environment where connections can be made with each other. The allyship training is an empowering way to promote racial equity and justice as a lifestyle.... Read More

Exponent Event

2024 Annual Conference

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 most with those who can relate. At the conference, you’ll find sessions that share the how-tos of catalytic and equity-centered practices as well as... Read More

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Next Gen Fellows Program

The information below is for the 2024 Next Gen Fellows Program. Keep an eye out for the forthcoming details on the 2025 Next Gen Fellows Program. 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... Read More