Association Of Small Foundations

Conference: exponent philanthropy's annual conference is the premier gathering for lean funders. Held annually, the conference offers a unique space for philanthropists to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. In 2024, the conference convened almost 600 participants in austin, tx. With over 45 sessions featuring 100+ speakers, presenters and experts, this year's agenda showcased bold ideas and strategies to advance philanthropic missions. The event features a variety of sessions, including workshops, plenaries, and site visits, covering topics such as catalytic philanthropy, equity-centered practices, and foundation management fundamentals.

Research: gathers, analyzes, and shares data that helps lean funders and donors make more informed decisions. It produces practical, actionable insights through surveys, benchmarking reports, and evaluations of philanthropic practices that are designed to help foundations operate effectively, foster equity and meet compliance standards. Our signature annual report, with over 1200 downloads in 2024, the foundations operations & management report (fomr) offers key insights into the latest trends, benchmarks, and best practices shaping lean philanthropy.