The conference will take place on November 6, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Union League of Philadelphia.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, November 5, an optional tour of a local historic site will be offered, followed by an opening cocktail hour featuring our welcome speaker.

The conference itself will take place on Thursday, November 6, and will run from approximately 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., followed by a closing reception.

Please note that the Union League of Philadelphia has a strict dress code. Details can be found here. 

Our fifth annual Givers, Doers, & Thinkers conference will gather donors, nonprofit leaders, and scholars from across the country. This conference is your chance to:

• Network with like-minded people in the world of nonprofits, education, and charitable giving.
• Learn from expert panelists who will share insights on the past, present, and future role philanthropy plays in the formation of our nation.
• Hear from expert speakers and panels on subjects such as American history, promising initiatives to strengthen our communities, threats to the American charitable sector, and what makes our nation truly exceptional.

Our fifth annual Givers, Doers, & Thinkers conference will gather donors, nonprofit leaders, and scholars from across the country. This conference is your chance to:

• Network with like-minded people in the world of nonprofits, education, and charitable giving.
• Learn from expert panelists who will share insights on the past, present, and future role philanthropy plays in the formation of our nation.
• Hear from expert speakers and panels on subjects such as American history, promising initiatives to strengthen our communities, threats to the American charitable sector, and what makes our nation truly exceptional.