Philanthropy for the 21st Century.
Philanthropy for the
21st Century.
The Global Philanthropy Forum gathers the world’s most influential funders and philanthropic leaders to tackle pivotal and urgent societal challenges.
The Global Philanthropy Forum gathers the world’s most influential funders and philanthropic leaders to tackle pivotal and urgent societal challenges.
2026 Leaders Summit
Architecting the Future: Operating Systems for a New Era of Philanthropy
March 18 - 20, 2026
The Global Philanthropy Forum gathers the world’s most influential funders and philanthropic leaders to tackle pivotal and urgent societal challenges.
The Global Philanthropy Forum gathers the world’s most influential funders and philanthropic leaders to tackle pivotal and urgent societal challenges.
We are a community of engaged leaders committed to building philanthropy for the 21st century, in a world with ever-changing demands and needs.
Through our annual program and digital platform, we curate content and provide timely thought leadership for our membership community. Our members support through engagement, convening, and new development opportunities.
Our flagship program, the annual conference, brings together 200+ leading senior executives from major foundations, family foundations, social investors, private and corporate foundations and donor networks from across the US and the world.
BASED IN
San Francisco
San Francisco
San Francisco
San Francisco
ESTABLISHED IN
2001
CHARITY ASSETS IN NETWORK
$481 billion
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”
“The Summit gave me hope for real action.”
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“I've attended several philanthropy conferences this year, and GPF is by far the most dynamic and cutting-edge in theme and topics.”
“The diversity represented - from the speakers to the workshops to the attendees - was amazing, and something I've not seen at other conferences”
“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”
“The Summit gave me hope for real action.”
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“I've attended several philanthropy conferences this year, and GPF is by far the most dynamic and cutting-edge in theme and topics.”
“The diversity represented - from the speakers to the workshops to the attendees - was amazing, and something I've not seen at other conferences”
“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”
“The Summit gave me hope for real action.”
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“I've attended several philanthropy conferences this year, and GPF is by far the most dynamic and cutting-edge in theme and topics.”
“The diversity represented - from the speakers to the workshops to the attendees - was amazing, and something I've not seen at other conferences”
“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”
“The Summit gave me hope for real action.”
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“I've attended several philanthropy conferences this year, and GPF is by far the most dynamic and cutting-edge in theme and topics.”
“The diversity represented - from the speakers to the workshops to the attendees - was amazing, and something I've not seen at other conferences”
“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”
“The Summit gave me hope for real action.”
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“I've attended several philanthropy conferences this year, and GPF is by far the most dynamic and cutting-edge in theme and topics.”
“The diversity represented - from the speakers to the workshops to the attendees - was amazing, and something I've not seen at other conferences”
“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”
“The Summit gave me hope for real action.”
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“I've attended several philanthropy conferences this year, and GPF is by far the most dynamic and cutting-edge in theme and topics.”
“The diversity represented - from the speakers to the workshops to the attendees - was amazing, and something I've not seen at other conferences”
“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”
“The Summit gave me hope for real action.”
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“I've attended several philanthropy conferences this year, and GPF is by far the most dynamic and cutting-edge in theme and topics.”
“The diversity represented - from the speakers to the workshops to the attendees - was amazing, and something I've not seen at other conferences”
“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”
“The Summit gave me hope for real action.”
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“I've attended several philanthropy conferences this year, and GPF is by far the most dynamic and cutting-edge in theme and topics.”
“The diversity represented - from the speakers to the workshops to the attendees - was amazing, and something I've not seen at other conferences”