2025 Foundation Leadership Forum: Schedule
January 29–31, 2025
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Check out the program schedule.
Browse the Forum schedule below. Please check back for updates as we continue to finalize programming. As you plan your travel, we encourage you to arrive in time to participate in workshops and peer group meetings during the afternoon of Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and stay through Friday afternoon to take advantage of one of the deep-dive workshops taking place 1:15–3:30 PM ET on January 31.
Wednesday, January 29
1:00 – 4:00 PM ET | Workshop: Roadmap to Success for Foundation Board Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Chairs-Elect
1:00 – 4:00 PM ET | Workshop: Endowment Governance
1:15 – 2:45 PM ET | Workshop: Roadmap to Success for New Foundation Chief Executives
1:15 – 2:45 PM ET | Workshop: Roadmap to Success for Future Foundation Executives
1:45 – 2:45 PM ET | Welcome for First-Time Attendees
2:45 – 3:00 PM ET | Break
3:00 – 4:00 PM ET | Peer Groups
4:00 – 4:30 PM ET | Break
4:30 – 4:45 PM ET | Welcome
4:45 – 5:30 PM ET | Opening Plenary: Lessons in Leadership
5:30 – 7:00 PM ET | Opening Reception
Thursday, January 30
7:15 – 8:30 AM ET | Breakfast Meetings
8:45 – 9:40 AM ET | Plenary 2
9:40 – 9:55 AM ET | Nason Award Announcement
9:55 – 10:15 AM ET | Break
10:15 – 11:05 AM ET | Concurrent Sessions 1
11:05 – 11:25 AM ET | Break
11:25 AM – 12:15 PM ET | Concurrent Sessions 2
12:15 – 1:30 PM ET | Lunch
1:30 – 2:30 PM ET | Luncheon Plenary
2:30 – 2:50 PM ET | Break
2:50 – 3:40 PM ET | Concurrent Sessions 3
3:40 – 4:00 PM ET | Break
4:00 – 5:15 PM ET | Plenary 4
5:15 – 7:00 PM ET | Cocktail Reception
Friday, January 31
7:30 – 8:45 AM ET | Breakfast
8:45 – 9:50 AM ET | Plenary 5
9:50 – 10:10 AM ET | Break
10:10 – 11:00 AM ET | Concurrent Sessions 4
11:00 – 11:20 AM ET | Break
11:20 AM – 12:10 PM ET | Concurrent Sessions 5
1:15 – 3:30 PM ET | Workshops
3:30 PM ET | Conference Adjourns
Register as a group and save.
Early bird pricing is available through September 30, 2024. Register now to reserve your spot in Washington, DC.
Early Bird Rate
Individual Member*
$1,595
Early Bird Rate
Group**
$1,450
Regular Rate
Individual Member*
$1,795
Regular Rate
Group**
$1,695
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, 2024
- Deadline for cancellation: January 7, 2025
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 7, 2025, to receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for registrants who cancel after January 7, 2025. 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 Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, for Foundation Leadership Forum attendees at a group rate of $249. 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, Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
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Contact.
Registration
AGB is committed to excellence in member service. Should you have questions about registering for the Foundation Leadership Forum, contact the AGB registrar.
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If you currently are not an AGB member but want to take advantage of member pricing, contact Matt Stevens, director of membership outreach.
Sponsorship
To learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact Steve Abbott, senior director of partnerships.