Philanthropy for the 21st Century.

Philanthropy for the
21st Century.

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The Global Philanthropy Forum gathers the world’s most influential funders and philanthropic leaders to tackle pivotal and urgent societal challenges.

2026 Global Philanthropy
Leaders Summit

March 18-20, 2026 in San Francisco, CA

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2026 Leaders Summit

Architecting the Future: Operating Systems for a New Era of Philanthropy

March 18 - 20, 2026

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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 Global Philanthropy
Leaders Summit

March 18-20, 2026 in San Francisco, CA

View Recap

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.

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BASED IN

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.”
“A thoughtfully curated gathering, provocative talks, strong questions, and real conversations.”
“A place of candor, self-reflection, community building, and learning."
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“A moment to rethink not just what philanthropy does, but how we operate."
“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”
“A thoughtfully curated gathering, provocative talks, strong questions, and real conversations.”
“A place of candor, self-reflection, community building, and learning."
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“A moment to rethink not just what philanthropy does, but how we operate."
“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”
“A thoughtfully curated gathering, provocative talks, strong questions, and real conversations.”
“A place of candor, self-reflection, community building, and learning."
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“A moment to rethink not just what philanthropy does, but how we operate."
“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”
“A thoughtfully curated gathering, provocative talks, strong questions, and real conversations.”
“A place of candor, self-reflection, community building, and learning."
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“A moment to rethink not just what philanthropy does, but how we operate."

“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”
“A thoughtfully curated gathering, provocative talks, strong questions, and real conversations.”
“A place of candor, self-reflection, community building, and learning."
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“A moment to rethink not just what philanthropy does, but how we operate."
“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”
“A thoughtfully curated gathering, provocative talks, strong questions, and real conversations.”
“A place of candor, self-reflection, community building, and learning."
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“A moment to rethink not just what philanthropy does, but how we operate."
“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”
“A thoughtfully curated gathering, provocative talks, strong questions, and real conversations.”
“A place of candor, self-reflection, community building, and learning."
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“A moment to rethink not just what philanthropy does, but how we operate."
“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”
“A thoughtfully curated gathering, provocative talks, strong questions, and real conversations.”
“A place of candor, self-reflection, community building, and learning."
“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”
“A moment to rethink not just what philanthropy does, but how we operate."

Philanthropy for the 21st Century.

Philanthropy for the 21st Century.

2026 Global PhilanthropyLeaders Summit

2026 Leaders Summit

Architecting the Future: Operating Systems for a New Era of Philanthropy

March 18 - 20, 2026

2026 Global PhilanthropyLeaders Summit

We are a community of engaged leaders committed to building philanthropy for the 21st century, in a world with ever-changing demands and needs.

San Francisco

San Francisco

2001

$481 billion

“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”

“A thoughtfully curated gathering, provocative talks, strong questions, and real conversations.”

“A place of candor, self-reflection, community building, and learning."

“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”

“A moment to rethink not just what philanthropy does, but how we operate."

“GPF creates the space where honest, uncomfortable, and necessary conversations happen. It’s the kind of forum we need more of in this moment.”

“A thoughtfully curated gathering, provocative talks, strong questions, and real conversations.”

“A place of candor, self-reflection, community building, and learning."

“This is one of the only spaces helping us see across the capital stack of philanthropy.”

“A moment to rethink not just what philanthropy does, but how we operate."

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Philanthropy for the
21st Century.

2026 Global Philanthropy
Leaders Summit

2026 Global Philanthropy
Leaders Summit