Conference detail

Women's Philanthropy Symposium 2026: Be Bold. Be Brave. Be the Bridge.

Organized by Indiana University Indianapolis

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

Visit official site(wpisymp.indianapolis.iu.edu)

Dates: Mar 31 - Apr 1, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Attendees: 500
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About this conference

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. The seventh annual symposium is the only gathering of its kind that connects the dots between research and practice, focuses exclusively on the broad landscape of women and philanthropy, convenes speakers with wide-ranging backgrounds, fosters a community of big thinkers and innovators, and promotes networking by limiting registration to 500 attendees. It aims to empower women to use their wealth to uplift others and explore urgent questions in philanthropy.

Sponsorship options

Sponsorship levels include Visionary ($100,000), Achievement Award Sponsor ($75,000), Bridge Builder ($50,000), and Catalyst ($25,000). Benefits include logo placement on event website and social media, featured logo on the Symposium app, complimentary registrations (5 for Visionary/Achievement, 3 for Bridge Builder, 2 for Catalyst), ad space in event program (full-page color for Visionary/Achievement, half-page color for Bridge Builder/Catalyst), sponsor ribbon on name badge, logo on digital program, screens in general session rooms, and sponsor recognition on display banner/easel/poster at event. Visionary and Achievement sponsors also receive preferred seating, additional discounted registrations, full-page welcome letter from CEO, reserved VIP lunch seating, logo on lunch table tent cards, and up to a 90-second video feature. Individual donors and community organizations are welcomed at the $10,000-$20,000 level.