Registration for the 9th Annual Global Philanthropy Forum Conference, "Defy Barriers, Effect Change: Access to Health, Food and Water" is now OPEN
For the Agenda please click here
For a Partial List of Confirmed Speakers please click here
The Global Philanthropy Forum aims to build a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes, and to inform, enable and enhance the strategic nature of their giving and social investing.
By continually refreshing a lasting learning community, the GPF seeks to increase the number of philanthropists who will be strategic in pursuit of international causes. We share a conviction that individuals are not only capable of advancing human security, environmental stewardship, and improved quality of life, but that they must.
The Global Philanthropy Forum Conference is intended for individuals who have made a significant commitment to philanthropy, and executives from private, public, and corporate foundations. Participation in the conference is by invitation only, and invitations are not transferable.
Registration is now OPEN to all individuals who received an invitation to the 9th Annual Global Philanthropy Forum Conference. This conference has sold out each year, so please register as soon as you are able to confirm your availability. In the event that we reach our registration capacity prior to you submitting your registration, your name will be added to a waitlist.
To register online, you will need your registration identification number and a valid email address, which is shown on the printed registration sheet included with your mailed invitation and in the email sent on December 10th. Please note that your registration number is uniquely matched to your name, and will only allow for your registration. Be sure to enter the email address listed on your invitation/email. If your invitation/email does not display an email address, you must enter one on the next screen.
GPF Membership
Current Members receive waived admission to the conference and should contact Tina directly at 415.293.4657 or tlee@wacsf.org to confirm attendance and REGISTER for the conference. Those wishing to more deeply engage with the GPF community, take part in building the GPF, set its strategy and participate in its seminars, workshops and strategic advisory services can do so through Associate or Full Membership starting at $1,700. For more information on becoming a member of the GPF, please visit our Membership Page.
Logistics
Please visit our logistics page for information on booking a hotel room for the conference, directions to the hotel and other details.
Participation in the Global Philanthropy Forum Conference is by invitation only, and invitations are not transferable. We are unable to provide on site registration or discounted registration for partial attendance. If you are interested in nominating an individual to attend the conference, please read our eligibility guidelines below and visit our Nomination page.
Cancellation and Wait List Policy
Conference fees are fully refundable before March 1, 2010. They are 50% refundable from March 1 - March 26, and not refundable after March 26, 2010. Conference space is limited. If we are unable to accommodate you when you register, your name will be added to our wait list and we will contact you if space becomes available.
Eligibility Guidelines
The Global Philanthropy Forum is a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes. Our annual conference has been designed to create a safe and productive environment where donors and social investors can share best practices, discuss lessons learned, and explore grant-making partnerships. In this sense, the GPF aims to enable and enhance the strategic nature of international philanthropy. This event is geared toward individual donors and investors with a significant commitment to philanthropy, especially those who have established family foundations, as well as executives of private, public and corporate foundations. All conference participants are required to adhere to the GPF's strict "no-fundraising and no-solicitation of business" policy throughout the conference.
Media Credentials
While the Global Philanthropy Forum annual conference is not an open event, we have a limited number of spaces available for members of the media. If you are a member of the media and are interested in attending this year's conference, please send an email to press [at] philanthropyforum [dot] org. Please include your name, affiliation, contact information (including phone), and any other information you believe would be relevant to our decision-making process. We will make final decisions a week or two before the conference. If you would need to make travel arrangements prior to that time, please include that information in the email.
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE
Videos of select sessions from the 2009 conference are now available on the 2009 video page. Please click here to visit that page
