Be Bold. Be Brave. Be the Bridge.: Indiana University Indianapolis

Be Bold. Be Brave. Be the Bridge.

Ready to transform women’s philanthropy? Two days. Countless connections. Endless possibilities.

Dive deep into trust-based giving, navigate difficult conversations, and harness data to amplify your impact. Whether you're managing a DAF or building a corporate foundation, this is where bold women make brave moves.

March 31-April 1, 2026 | Chicago, IL

The seventh annual symposium is the only gathering of its kind that…

Connects the dots between research and practice, leaving attendees with concrete lessons they can use in their work and their giving
Focuses exclusively on the broad landscape of women and philanthropy Convenes speakers with wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences
Fosters a community of big, bold thinkers, innovators, and doers who can and will accelerate social change
Promotes networking and relationship building by limiting registration to 500 attendees

Who should attend?

Corporate ERG leaders and participants
Donors
Financial and philanthropic advisors
Foundation CEOS, board members, and senior staff
Fundraising practitioners and consultants
Giving circle leaders and participants
Leaders in philanthropy, business, and government
Researchers
And…YOU!

If you are passionate about gender equity and committed to making philanthropy and the nonprofit sector more diverse and equitable, we want to see you there!

About the Women’s Philanthropy Institute

The Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) is part of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. WPI increases understanding of women’s philanthropy through rigorous research and education, interpreting and sharing these insights broadly to improve philanthropy. By addressing significant and groundbreaking research questions and translating the research into increased understanding and improvements in practice, WPI helps to leverage new and expanded resources for the common good.

About the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is dedicated to improving philanthropy to improve the world by training and empowering students and professionals to be innovators and leaders who create positive and lasting change. The School offers a comprehensive approach to philanthropy through its academic, research and international programs and through The Fund Raising School, Lake Institute on Faith & Giving and the Women’s Philanthropy Institute.

Questions? Contact wpiinfo@iu.edu or call 317-278-8990.