Events
CEP Events
Our virtual and in-person programming features CEP’s rigorous research and the latest insights and trends in philanthropy. Join us at an upcoming event or book a CEP speaker for your next event!
Events
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2026 Kansas Nonprofit Forum: Equipped to Mobilize
Virtual EventSeara Grundhoefer, Senior Analyst on CEP's Research Team, presents CEP's State of Nonprofits research at the 2026 Kansas Nonprofit Forum, hosted virtually by the Kansas Health Institute. This year’s theme, Equipped […]
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Leadership Summit 2026
The Westin Riverwalk, San Antonio 420 W Market St, San Antonio, TX, United StatesLeadership Summit 2026 is an intensive gathering of nonprofit leaders focused on strengthening organizations, leadership, and the social sector. The event brings together senior nonprofit executives and sector leaders to […]
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Research Briefing: Mapping Foundation Responses and Nonprofit Needs Amid Ongoing Challenge
FeaturedVirtual EventJoin us for a briefing on the latest data collected by CEP on how foundations are responding to the current context, what nonprofits say they most need from funders right […]
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29th Annual Philanthropy Day on Cape Cod
Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod 225 Iyannough Rd (Rte 132), Hyannis, MA, United StatesJoseph Lee, Senior Manager of Assessment and Advisory Services at the Center for Effective Philanthropy, will serve as keynote speaker at the 29th Annual Philanthropy Day on Cape Cod, presenting […]
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CEP2027
CEP’s biennial conference brings together senior foundation leaders, program officers, trustees, and major donors to discuss the most pressing issues facing funders and take a practical approach to learning through both plenary and […]
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CEP Speakers
Staff at CEP are available to speak on a variety of topics such as the latest findings from CEP’s research, current giving trends, effective giving, and the vital role of the nonprofit sector in a moment when a strong sector is needed more than ever.
Phil Buchanan
CEP President
Elisha Smith Arrillaga
Vice President, Research
Kevin Bolduc
Vice President, Assessment and Advisory Services
David McKinney
Vice President, YouthTruth
Amber Bradley
Vice President, Learning Institute
Past EventS
CEP2025
November 3-5, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA
CEP’s biennial conference brings together senior foundation leaders, program officers, trustees, philanthropic advisors, and major donors from across the U.S. and the world to engage with the most pressing issues in philanthropy.
If you were not able to join us at CEP2025, check out our daily blog recaps:
Day One: “Grounded in Data”
Day Two: “The Light is Already On”
Day Three: “A Perilous Moment in the ‘Long Arc'”