Conferences

GEO’s 2024 National Conference, hosted in partnership with Philanthropy California, offers grantmakers and other practitioners the opportunity to explore equity-centered and community-driven grantmaking practices that support transformational change in order to create a just, connected and inclusive society where we can all thrive.

GEO’s 2025 Learning Conference, held in partnership with North Carolina Network of Grantmakers, is designed to expose participants to cutting-edge practices in equity-informed, community-driven grantmaking while giving them the knowledge and tools to apply learning in all aspects of their work. The conference will offer a range of perspectives and new ideas to go beyond the basics and support grantmakers in engaging in more intentional learning practices both inside and outside of their organizations.

At GEO’s 2022 National Conference, hosted in partnership with Forefront, grantmakers and other practitioners had the opportunity to come together in Chicago, Illinois to explore challenges and uncover solutions with fellow Grantmakers who are continuing to lean into transformational change in order to create a just, connected and inclusive society where we can all thrive.

This conference is designed for philanthropy professionals and offers education sessions specific to philanthropy, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities.

German Community Foundation Congress: The German Community Foundation Congress is an annual event that brings together community foundation professionals, donors, and stakeholders from Germany and beyond. It provides a platform for sharing best practices, discussing challenges, and fostering collaboration among community foundations in Germany.

Good Tech Fest is for you if you want to use data and technology to make a difference in the world. This conference will teach you how to take advantage of everything technology has to offer to support and scale the efforts of nonprofits, government, philanthropy, and social enterprise.

Impact Minds: Standing Together 2023: Impact Minds is a conference that brings together social impact leaders, philanthropists, and changemakers to discuss and explore innovative solutions to pressing social and environmental challenges. The conference aims to inspire collaboration and collective action for positive change.

Impact Week 2023: Impact Week is an annual event that brings together social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and changemakers to explore and promote social innovation and entrepreneurship. The event includes workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration.

International funders for Indigenous Peoples Global Conference 2023: This conference focuses on the role of philanthropy in supporting Indigenous Peoples' rights and advocacy. It brings together funders, Indigenous leaders, and experts to discuss and exchange ideas on topics such as land rights, cultural preservation, and community development.

KoneKtor - Philanthropy East Forum: The KoneKtor - Philanthropy East Forum is a conference focused on philanthropy in Eastern Europe. It aims to promote dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among philanthropic organizations and stakeholders in the region. The forum addresses topics such as social innovation, impact measurement, and sustainable development.

Localization of Development: The Funder-Local Civil Society Relationship: This conference explores the relationship between funders and local civil society organizations in the context of development work. It examines the importance of local ownership, capacity building, and collaboration for effective and sustainable development outcomes.

NAYDO’s 42nd Annual Conference on YMCA Philanthropy offers a week of exploring innovation in philanthropy while being inspired by one of the nation’s most innovative cities. Sessions will leave attendees with inspiration and fresh ideas to move the needle on their mission, followed by opportunities to unwind at several special events, like a group barbecue dinner and a NASA Space Center tour.