Foundations of all sizes are facing fast change and growing complexity. This year’s conference is all about what it takes to stay resilient in uncertain times, remain relevant to the communities you serve, and be ready for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
At the conference and during the workshops, we’ll explore three key areas shaping the future of foundation work:
- Navigating the digital landscape: digital tools from AI to data platforms are transforming how foundations work, collaborate and make decisions – how can balance technology with ethics, transparency, and readiness for change?
- Adapting to changing populations: ageing communities, migration and shifting public needs are affecting how we fund, who we hire and how we lead. What does relevance look like now and how do foundations stay resilient and responsive in a changing world?
- Shifting power: from participatory grant-making to inclusive boards, we’ll look at how sharing power builds resilience through trust, relevance through lived experience and readiness for long-term impact.
These themes speak directly to the responsibilities and realities foundations are navigating and shaping today. This is your chance to connect, reflect, and explore what it really means to be future-ready – wherever you’re starting from.
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