Memberships:  Foundation Full  -  Associate - Partners and Strategic Partners

 
GPF Family, Private and Corporate Foundation Members $25,000 - $75,000

Foundation members represent family, private and corporate foundations that support the mission and objectives of the GPF and wish to contribute to and engage in the building of a global philanthropic community. By joining as a Foundation Member, an organization will receive two guaranteed seats to the Annual Conference and the opportunity to engage with their peers to help further develop the growth and development of the GPF.

Foundation Members:

  • Receive two guaranteed seats to the Annual Conference
  • Help to cover the costs of building a community of philanthropists
  • Are invited to participate in all GPF events including the annual conference, private luncheons and topic specific conference calls
  • Enable social entrepreneurs and other developing world actors to participate in the Annual Conference, meeting and offering their expertise to donors and social investors
  • Serve on the Annual Conference Steering Group
  • Guide the strategic direction of the GPF.


Foundation Members will receive two guaranteed seats to the Annual Conference that are transferable among trustees and executives of the member foundation. They will also have the opportunity to participate in the meetings of the GPF steering group and to help shape the strategy of the GPF and the agendas for the GPF’s activities and events. 

Recognition: Foundation members will be recognized in the Annual Conference Materials, on the GPF website and in other appropriate collateral materials.  They will also be provided complimentary membership in the World Affairs Council of Northern California, the parent organization of the GPF.

Flexibility:   Membership fees may be contributed as a grant or as a membership fee.  GPF staff will work with you to prepare a suitable proposal for your foundation outlining the core mission, strategies and objectives of GPF’s work, if required by your foundation for grant approval in lieu of membership.

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GPF Full Members:  $10,000

Full members are donors, social investors and leaders of small family foundations who support the mission of the GPF and who wish to contribute and be recognized as key constituents by receiving a guaranteed seat at the Annual Conference.  Full members contribute to the growth and development of the GPF and help shape and build a global philanthropic community.

Full Members:

  • Receive a guaranteed seat at the Annual Conference
  • Are invited to all other GPF events
  • Help cover the costs of building the GPF community
  • Continually refresh the community through their participation
  • Enable social entrepreneurs and other developing world actors to participate in the Annual Conference
  • Serve on the Annual Conference Steering Group


By joining as a Full Member, an individual will have an opportunity to work closely alongside other leading philanthropists dedicated to the growth and development of a global philanthropic community.

Participation:  Full Members will receive one complimentary seat at the annual conference, and an invitation to all GPF events including the annual Summer Seminar.  The annual conference invitation is non-transferable.

Recognition: Full Members will be recognized in the Annual Conference materials, on the GPF website and in other appropriate collateral materials.  They will also be offered complimentary membership in the World Affairs Council of Northern California, the parent organization of the Global Philanthropy Forum.

Please note that Full Membership is offered on an individual basis only.  Public, Corporate, Private and Family Foundations seeking a high level of engagement with the GPF should refer to the Foundation Membership Plan.

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GPF Associate Members:  $1,700

Associate Members:

  • Are assured an early invitation to the Annual Conference
  • Are invited to all other GPF events
  • Help cover the costs of building the GPF community
  • Continually refresh the community through their participation


Associate Members help to build the global philanthropy movement through their personal participation in GPF activities and through the relationships that they develop as a result. They are able to take advantage of the GPF’s diverse network of donors and social investors to make relevant contacts, explore co-funding partnerships and learn how to be more strategic in their international giving.

Participation: Associate Members will be guaranteed one early invitation to the Annual Conference. Seats then are allocated on a first-come first-serve basis.

Application: Associate membership is by application. 

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Partners and Strategic Partners


Multi-year commitments are negotiated on a case by case basis.  For more information regarding these strategic partnership opportunities, please contact Jill Freeman, Vice President of Global Philanthropy Projects at 415.293.4645 or via email at jfreeman@wacsf.org.

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