2026 Foundation Leadership Forum: Who Attends?

February 1–3, 2026
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
San Diego, CA

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Who attends the Foundation Leadership Forum?

The AGB Foundation Leadership Forum brings together teams including board members, senior foundation staff, and institution leaders. Most participants attend as part of a team that might include the foundation CEO; the board chair, chair-elect, and other members of the foundation board; the institution president; and other foundation or campus staff.

For board members, the program provides a unique opportunity to learn about fundamentals of foundation governance, gain an understanding of best practices embraced by other foundations, and meet and learn from board leaders from other foundations.

For staff leaders, the conference affords an opportunity to connect with professional peers from across the country, learn about emerging issues and innovative practices, and spend time with the board members who will be essential partners in leading their foundations.

For teams, the Forum helps volunteer and professional leaders develop a shared understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, identify shared strategic prioritizes, and frame plans to enhance the governance, operations, and impact of their foundation.

View the list of foundations and institutions with representatives attending the 2025 Forum below.

Old Dominion University Educational Foundation*
Oregon State University Foundation & Alumni Association*
Pikes Peak State College Foundation*
Pittsburg State University Foundation, Inc.*
Portland State University Foundation*
Radford University Foundation, Inc.*
Salem State University Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc.*
San Francisco State University Foundation*
South Carolina State University Foundation*
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation*
St. Petersburg College*
St. Petersburg College Foundation Inc.*
Texas State University Development Foundation*
Texas Tech Foundation, Inc.*
The California State University System Office*
The City College of New York*
The College of New Jersey*
The College of New Jersey Foundation*
The Evergreen State College Foundation*
The Ferris Foundation*
The Fort Lewis College Foundation*
The Foundation for City College, Inc.*
The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University*
The University of Montana Foundation*
The University of Toledo Foundation*
The University Foundation at Sacramento State*
The UWM Foundation, Inc*
UNC-Greensboro Foundation*
University of Alaska Foundation*
University of California-Riverside Foundation*
University of Central Florida*
University of Central Florida Foundation*
University of Central Missouri Foundation, Inc.*
University of Cincinnati Foundation*
University of Colorado Boulder*
University of Colorado Foundation*
University of Illinois Foundation*
University of Iowa Center for Advancement*
University of Maine Foundation*
University of Mary Washington Foundation*
University of Maryland College Park Foundation*
University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation, Inc.*
University of Memphis Foundation*
University of Nebraska Foundation*
University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation*
University of New Mexico Foundation, Inc.*
University of North Dakota Foundation*
University of North Texas Foundation, Inc.*
University of Northern Colorado*
University of Northern Colorado Foundation*
University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc.*
University of South Florida Foundation*
University of Washington Alumni Association*
University of Wisconsin Foundation*
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation, Inc.*
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Foundation*
University of Wyoming Foundation*
University System of Maryland Foundation*
US Bancorp Asset Management*
University of Wyoming Foundation*
Utah State University*
Utah State University Foundation*
Utah Valley University Foundation, Inc*
VMI Foundation, Inc.*
Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation*
Washington State University Foundation*
Waubonsee Community College Foundation*
Wayne State Foundation*
Wayne State University Foundation*
West Virginia University Foundation*
Western Washington University*
Western Washington University Foundation*
William & Mary Business School Foundation*
William & Mary Law School Foundation*

*AGB member

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences*
Alabama State University Foundation, Inc.*
Arkansas State University System*
Arkansas State University System Foundation, Inc.*
ASU Foundation*
Auburn University*
Auburn University Foundation*
Augusta University Foundation, Inc.*
Bloomsburg University Foundation, Inc.
Boise State University Foundation, Inc.*
California Polytechnic State University Foundation*
California State University – San Marcos Foundation*
California State University Foundation*
California State University Long Beach 49er Foundation*
Central Washington University Foundation*
Christopher Newport University Educational Foundation, Inc.*
Clark College Foundation*
Clark State College Foundation*
Clemson University Foundation*
College of Charleston Foundation*
College of DuPage Foundation*
College of Lake County Foundation*
Colorado Community College System Foundation*
Colorado State University*
Colorado State University Foundation*
Colorado State University-Pueblo Foundation*
Community College of Denver*
Community College of Denver Foundation*
CSUSB Philanthropic Foundation*
Delaware State University Foundation Inc*
East Carolina University Foundation, Inc.*
Emporia State University Foundation*
Florida State University Foundation*
Fort Hays State University Foundation*
Foundation for Indiana University of Pennsylvania*
Frostburg State University Foundation, Inc.*
George Mason University Foundation, Inc.*
Georgia College & State University Foundation*
Georgia State University*
Georgia State University Foundation*
Georgia Tech Foundation, Inc.*
Harper College Educational Foundation*
Holyoke Community College Foundation*
Idaho State University Foundation*
Indiana University Foundation*
Iowa State University Foundation*
James Madison University Foundation, Inc*
Kankakee Community College*
Kankakee Community College Foundation*
Kean University Foundation, Inc.*
Kennesaw State University Foundation*
Kent State University Alumni Association*
Kent State University Foundation*
Lamar University Foundation*
Lock Haven University Foundation*
LSU Foundation*
Medical College of Georgia Foundation, Inc.*
Medical College of Virginia Foundation*
Medical University of South Carolina Foundation*
Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation, Inc.*
Miami University Foundation*
Midwestern State University*
Midwestern State University Foundation*
Minnesota State University – Mankato Foundation*
Minnesota State University Moorhead*
Minnesota State University Moorhead Foundation, Inc.*
MiraCosta College Foundation*
Missouri State University Foundation*
Missouri Western State University Foundation*
Monroe Community College Foundation*
Montana State University Alumni Foundation, Inc.*
Moraine Valley Community College Foundation*
Morgan State University Foundation, Inc.*
National University*
Nevada State University Foundation*
New Mexico State University Foundation, Inc.*
North Dakota State University Foundation*
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Education Foundation, Inc.*
Northern Arizona University Foundation*
Northern Illinois University Foundation*
Northern Kentucky University Foundation*
Northwest Foundation*
Oakton College*
Oakton College Educational Foundation*
Ohio University Foundation*
Oklahoma State University Foundation*
Old Dominion University Educational Foundation*
Oregon State University Foundation & Alumni Association*
Pikes Peak State College Foundation*
Pittsburg State University Foundation, Inc.*
Portland State University Foundation*
Radford University Foundation, Inc.*
Salem State University Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc.*
San Francisco State University Foundation*
South Carolina State University Foundation*
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation*
St. Petersburg College*
St. Petersburg College Foundation Inc.*
Texas State University Development Foundation*
Texas Tech Foundation, Inc.*
The California State University System Office*
The City College of New York*
The College of New Jersey*
The College of New Jersey Foundation*
The Evergreen State College Foundation*
The Ferris Foundation*
The Fort Lewis College Foundation*
The Foundation for City College, Inc.*
The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University*
The University of Montana Foundation*
The University of Toledo Foundation*
The University Foundation at Sacramento State*
The UWM Foundation, Inc*
UNC-Greensboro Foundation*
University of Alaska Foundation*
University of California-Riverside Foundation*
University of Central Florida*
University of Central Florida Foundation*
University of Central Missouri Foundation, Inc.*
University of Cincinnati Foundation*
University of Colorado Boulder*
University of Colorado Foundation*
University of Illinois Foundation*
University of Iowa Center for Advancement*
University of Maine Foundation*
University of Mary Washington Foundation*
University of Maryland College Park Foundation*
University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation, Inc.*
University of Memphis Foundation*
University of Nebraska Foundation*
University of Nevada Las Vegas Foundation*
University of New Mexico Foundation, Inc.*
University of North Dakota Foundation*
University of North Texas Foundation, Inc.*
University of Northern Colorado*
University of Northern Colorado Foundation*
University of Oklahoma Foundation, Inc.*
University of South Florida Foundation*
University of Washington Alumni Association*
University of Wisconsin Foundation*
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation, Inc.*
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Foundation*
University of Wyoming Foundation*
University System of Maryland Foundation*
US Bancorp Asset Management*
University of Wyoming Foundation*
Utah State University*
Utah State University Foundation*
Utah Valley University Foundation, Inc*
VMI Foundation, Inc.*
Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation*
Washington State University Foundation*
Waubonsee Community College Foundation*
Wayne State Foundation*
Wayne State University Foundation*
West Virginia University Foundation*
Western Washington University*
Western Washington University Foundation*
William & Mary Business School Foundation*
William & Mary Law School Foundation*

*AGB member

Register as a group and save.

Register now to reserve your spot in San Diego, California.

Early Bird Rate
Individual Member*

~~$1,795~~

Early Bird Rate
Group**

~~$1,650~~

Regular Rate
Individual Member*

$1,995

Regular Rate
Group**

$1,895

Nonmember Rate

$2,495

*Member exclusive pricing.
**Three or more, members only. All members in the group must be registered at the same time.

Key Dates

Early bird deadline: September 30, 2025
Deadline for cancellation: January 8, 2026

Cancellation Policy

This program is available only to registrants who are serving a higher education institution or foundation. Please contact registrar@AGB.org with any questions.

All cancellations and requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to cancellations@AGB.org and will be processed after the meeting. Requests for refunds must be received by close of business on January 8, 2026, to receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for registrants who cancel after January 8, 2026. If you are unable to attend, a substitute is welcome in your place at no additional charge. AGB is not responsible for cancellations due to airline disruption, inclement weather, COVID-19, or schedule changes.

Group Discounts: If a cancellation causes the group to fall below the required three registrations, the refund will be issued minus the discount benefit received by the original group.

Hotel Information

AGB has secured a room block at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, California, for Foundation Leadership Forum attendees at a group rate of $299 per night. Once registered, attendees will receive a link to book their hotel reservations. Reservations must be made online through this link to receive the group rate.

Reservations by attendees must be received by 5:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 8, 2026.

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Sponsorship

To learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact Steve Abbott, senior director of partnerships.