At GPF we build, sustain, and activate a community of funders, donors and social investors committed to learning from and contributing to issues that transcend borders.

Our Members And Partners

Since 2001, we have fostered a diverse learning community of funders and philanthropists dedicated to cross-border giving. Our partners help us sustain and nurture a community of leaders dedicated to making philanthropy ‘fit for purpose’ in our dynamic and rapidly changing world.

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Our mission is made possible through the generous support of our community, serving as invaluable strategic advisors and co-creators in our programming. Our members and partners help us sustain and nurture a community of leaders dedicated to making philanthropy ‘fit for purpose’ in our dynamic and rapidly changing world. If you are interested in becoming a member and getting more involved, please contact our senior program manager, Megan Wenger: mwenger@philanthropyforum.org.

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GPF DIGITAL COMMUNITY

We are offering our members a brand new opportunity to engage and connect with each other in a curated digital space, connecting between convenings and across borders.

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What makes OUR COMMUNITY unique

Facilitating Knowledge Sharing And Learning

Facilitating Knowledge Sharing And Learning

The Global Philanthropy Forum was formed by a pioneering generation of philanthropists from Silicon Valley, who infused the project with a spirit of innovation that matched their desire to effect change. Since then we've grown the community to include leaders from across the capital stack of philanthropy, from large foundations to individual philanthropists, from development banks to impact investors, we believe in the power of cross-sector collaboration and learning.

The Global Philanthropy Forum was formed by a pioneering generation of philanthropists from Silicon Valley, who infused the project with a spirit of innovation that matched their desire to effect change. Since then we've grown the community to include leaders from across the capital stack of philanthropy, from large foundations to individual philanthropists, from development banks to impact investors, we believe in the power of cross-sector collaboration and learning.

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Diverse

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In our community, you connect with people you wouldn’t otherwise meet. We pride ourselves on our diverse community, where individuals from varied backgrounds and sectors unite. By fostering an environment of innovation and creativity, we facilitate connections that spark new ideas and collaborations. This diversity not only enhances discussions but also ensures a holistic approach to addressing the complex challenges facing society.

In our community, you connect with people you wouldn’t otherwise meet. We pride ourselves on our diverse community, where individuals from varied backgrounds and sectors unite. By fostering an environment of innovation and creativity, we facilitate connections that spark new ideas and collaborations. This diversity not only enhances discussions but also ensures a holistic approach to addressing the complex challenges facing society.

Thought Leadership And Convener Power

Thought Leadership And Convener Power

Since 2001, we have consistently convened, hosting annual gatherings and adapting to online platforms during the global pandemic. We distinguish ourselves as a pivot center in the space, curating gatherings that deliver actionable insights and essential thought leadership for navigating today’s philanthropic landscape.

Since 2001, we have consistently convened, hosting annual gatherings and adapting to online platforms during the global pandemic. We distinguish ourselves as a pivot center in the space, curating gatherings that deliver actionable insights and essential thought leadership for navigating today’s philanthropic landscape.

Brazilian Philanthropy Forum

In partnership with Instituto para o Desenvolvimento do Investimento Social (IDIS) we established the Brazilian Philanthropy Forum (BPF) as a joint initiative in 2012. Much like GPF, BPF aims to connect Brazilian philanthropists and social investors with each other to build a learning community, and to inform and enable the strategic nature of their giving. It is intended to promote peer learning among donors in Brazil with an increasing influence in Latin America. It connects them to key issues, to effective strategies, to local and international leaders and experts with tested strategies in order to address social and development challenges.

BPF Website

BPF Website

BPF Website

Brazilian Philanthropy Forum
Brazilian Philanthropy Forum
Brazilian Philanthropy Forum
African Philanthropy Forum
African Philanthropy Forum
African Philanthropy Forum

African Philanthropy Forum

The African Philanthropy Forum (APF) was created as a project of World Affairs to meet a need to expand the number of philanthropists who give and invest on the Continent where they made their wealth, as well as to connect them with their peers on the Continent and beyond. The goal was for APF to be Africa managed, governed, and funded. We are proud that the APF has been an independent African entity since 2017 and continues its GPF affiliation. The APF was highlighted in BMGF’s CEO Mark Suzman’s 2024 annual letter as an example of growth and evolution of philanthropy globally by helping African donors work together to drive inclusive, sustainable development across the continent.

APF Website

APF Website

APF Website