Global Philanthropy Forum

🚀 Bold Ideas. Deep Collaboration. Transformative Impact. The 2025 Global Philanthropy Leaders Summit brought together 260 leaders from 37 countries—representing over $481 billion in charitable assets—to challenge old models, embrace risk, and drive systemic change. And the impact? 📊 ✔ 93% of attendees left with actionable insights to implement in their work. ✔ 87% formed meaningful new collaborations. ✔ 84% said the Summit influenced their organization’s strategy. ✔ 82% feel more motivated to take bold risks in philanthropy. This Summit wasn’t just about conversations—it was about catalyzing action. 💡 Now, it’s your turn. Dive into the top insights and key takeaways from the event: https://lnkd.in/g2TE3PHr 📌 Stay tuned for exclusive 2025 Summit content on our digital platform. Plus, we’ll be announcing official dates for the 2026 Leaders Summit (March 2026) soon! #Philanthropy #2025Summit #GPF2025 #Impact #Collaboration

🌍 2025 Global Philanthropy Leaders Summit – Key Highlights 🌍 The 2025 Global Philanthropy Leaders Summit was a transformative event, bringing together over 260 changemakers from 37 countries to tackle philanthropy’s most pressing challenges. The Summit sparked powerful conversations on driving lasting social change through risk-taking, challenging the status quo, and bold actions. Here’s a look at some standout moments: 💡 Game-Changing Sessions: Mary Maker, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, shared her powerful journey from refugee to advocate, urging us to invest in education and empowerment for displaced communities. Leveraging the Capital Stack: Experts explored innovative financing strategies to mobilize private sector investment in emerging markets, helping bridge funding gaps and scale impactful solutions for sustainable development. Building Ecosystems: Regional leaders discussed how local complexities in Latin America and India are shaping philanthropy, emphasizing the importance of cross-border collaboration to drive meaningful, scalable change. 🔧 Breakout Sessions: We hosted 8 dynamic sessions and workshops on topics like Foresight Radar, Heat Mapping, and Civic Imagination, offering practical tools and hands-on learning to drive impactful change in philanthropy. 🍽️ Curated Dinners: On the second night, several intimate dinners, including a discussion on labor migration at the Swiss Ambassador’s residence, fostered deep conversations and stronger connections. 🌱 Field Trips: Attendees explored sustainable agriculture at TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation and the history of global diplomacy at the UN Charter Signing in San Francisco. Together, we focused on reshaping philanthropy to be fit for purpose in the 21st century, emphasizing strategies that make it more relevant, impactful, and adaptive to today’s rapidly evolving world. Stay tuned for more insights from the Summit as we continue to drive this important shift. The 2025 Global Philanthropy Leaders Summit wouldn’t have been possible without the invaluable support and collaboration of our amazing partners. We look forward to continuing this important work together and driving meaningful change in philanthropy. #GPF2025 #Summit2025 #Philanthropy #GlobalLeadership #SocialImpact

📢 The Global Philanthropy Leaders Summit kicks off today! 🌍✨ Whether you're joining us in person or following along through updates, now’s the time to dive into the conversations shaping the future of global philanthropy. 📅 Explore the full agenda: https://lnkd.in/g3AT4JvF Let’s come together to create a future of impact and collaboration! #GPF2025 #Summit2025

🌟 As the Summit approaches, we’re thrilled to introduce the inaugural Global Philanthropy Leaders Summit Fellows—a group of exceptional leaders whose deep expertise and passion for philanthropy are shaping the future of impact. These fellows are being recognized for their meaningful contributions to the field, dedication to driving change, and commitment to bold conversations. Throughout the Summit, they’ll play a key role in supporting programming and hosting intimate discussions, creating spaces for thoughtful dialogue and collaboration. Welcome to our Fellows! We’re excited for the continued collaboration and impact. #GPF2025 #Summit2025

The full agenda for the 2025 Global Philanthropy Leaders Summit is now live! 🚀 With just 11 days to go, we’re gearing up:  ✨ Concrete strategies and frameworks for embracing risk and creating impactful change ✨ Exciting new partnerships and collaborations, especially cross-sector and cross-border initiatives ✨ New thinking towards more bold, adaptive leadership ✨ Bold Conversations with Visionary Leaders ✨ Workshops with Real-World Impact ✨ Opportunities to dive deeper through more intimate, meaningful conversations Explore the full agenda for more: https://lnkd.in/g3AT4JvF #GPF2025 #Summit2025

🚨 The 2025 Leaders Summit is just 18 DAYS away! 🚨 Join us in San Francisco on March 12-14 for three days of inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. We’re excited to share a first look at our draft agenda for this highly anticipated event! Here’s a sneak peek of what’s to come at the 2025 Leaders Summit: 🔹 3 Days. 4 Fireside Chats 🔥. 5 Panels 🎤. 6 Lightning Talks ⚡. 9 Breakout Sessions 💡. 50+ Expert Speakers 🎙️. 🔹 Inspiring Keynotes and deep-dive discussions. 🔹 Exclusive field trips to TomKat Ranch 🌿 and a UN Charter Tour 🌍. 🔹 Wellness experiences including Soundbaths 🕉️ and Yoga 🧘♀️ with stunning rooftop views of the Bay 🌅. 🔹 Thought-provoking sessions on Food Systems 🍽️, Labor Mobility 💼, Global Leadership 🌏, and more. 🔹✨ Distributed Dinners featuring in-depth conversations on key topics like climate, labor mobility, bold philanthropy, and more—providing a focused setting for meaningful discussions. 🔹 Unmatched networking opportunities 🤝 with visionary leaders and decision-makers. 🔗 Click the link to explore the full draft agenda: https://lnkd.in/g3AT4JvF   #GPF2025 #Summit2025

🌱✨ Join us for an insightful webinar on February 26th at 8 AM PT! We're thrilled to partner with Littlefoot Ventures for the session "Securing the Table: Tackling Risk in Food Systems Through Collaborative Philanthropy." This webinar will explore how collaboration and philanthropy can help address the risks facing our food systems and drive meaningful change. 💡 Hear from thought leaders at World Economic Forum, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Africa Climate Ventures as they discuss innovative solutions to close food and climate financing gaps, fostering more resilient and sustainable food systems. 🔗 Register now to be part of this critical conversation! https://lnkd.in/e-ZAKC4j #FoodSystems #Philanthropy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ImpactFunding #FoodSecurity

🌍 Food Systems Are at Risk—How Can Funders Drive Meaningful Change? Littlefoot Ventures, in collaboration with the Global Philanthropy Forum, is hosting a must-attend webinar tailored for funders and foundations seeking to drive impact in food systems: 💡 Securing the Table: Tackling Risk in Food Systems Through Collaborative Philanthropy 📅 February 26th | 11 AM ET This powerful discussion will explore how philanthropy and collaboration can reduce risk in our food systems by addressing food and climate financing gaps. ✨ Featuring incredible food system thought leaders: 🎤 Moderator: Eva Goulbourne, CEO, Littlefoot Ventures 🔹 Sarah Howard, Managing Director, Global Philanthropy Forum 🔹 Tania Strauss, Head of Food & Water, World Economic Forum 🔹 Shalini Unnikrishnan, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 🔹 James Mwangi, Founder & CEO, Africa Climate Ventures 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e-ZAKC4j This vital discussion on the future of our food systems doesn’t stop here—join us as we continue exploring these critical themes at the Global Philanthropy Forum in San Francisco this March. Together, we can drive collaborative solutions to transform the food system and address global challenges. 🌍✨ #FoodSystems #Webinar #Philanthropy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Leadership #Foundations

We’re thrilled to spotlight the impactful collaboration between Centre for Exponential Change (C4EC) in India and Instituto Beja in Brazil that led to the creation of Centro para Mudanças Exponenciais (CMe) in Brazil! This partnership began with a pilot project in May 2023 supporting vulnerable women in Brazil, followed by discussions at the GPF Summit 2023 and a field visit to Bangalore. It culminated in the official launch of CMe at the Skoll Forum in April 2024. Focused on climate change, education, healthcare, and equity, this collaboration tackles systemic challenges and drives sustainable, exponential impact. By connecting the global C4EC network with local expertise, it empowers leaders in both Brazil and India to innovate solutions aligned with the SDGs. This partnership embodies the spirit of GPF—fostering cross-border connections and driving innovation for global impact.   Join us at the Summit in March to create new partnerships that will shape the future of philanthropy! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grFXJyia

Host a Distributed Dinner at the 2025 Leaders Summit! On March 13, 2025, we’re hosting Distributed Dinners during the 2025 Leaders Summit—intimate, topic-focused gatherings designed to foster deeper connections and exchange fresh ideas. Why sponsor a dinner? ✨ Engage in intimate, impactful dialogue ✨ Dive deeper into the themes shaping this year’s Summit ✨ Build connections with global leaders Interested in sponsoring a dinner? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to info@philanthropyforum.org to learn more.