As the nation commemorated its 250th milestone this summer — and we are now less than 80 days to the 2026 Midterm Elections — FCCP’s goal is to convene philanthropic leaders for a conversation inspired by our spring 2026 Convening theme, “Let Freedom Ring: Courage, Community, and Collective Action” in Philadelphia, PA. Please join us on Thursday, September 24 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET for the 2026 FCCP Annual Virtual Philanthropy Strategy.

Non-members: $100 | FCCP Members: Free of Charge
*Noting there will be no refunds; All registrations will be final.

The Summit will feature:

• A Book Talk with Writers in the Space: Recent Writings on Philanthropy, Race, and Democracy
  • Dimple Abichandani, Author, “A New Era of Philanthropy: Ten Practices to Transform Wealth into A Sustainable Future”
  • Rashad Robinson, Author, “From Presence to Power”
• Breakout Sessions for Attendees | Participants will choose their breakout session preference based on where they can contribute most, while also giving FCCP staff the flexibility to balance room sizes. 
  • Voting Rights & Elections
  • Census 2030
  • Emerging Electorates 
  • Philanthropic Best Practices 
• A Closing Panel Discussion with Field Leaders in the Space: Weathering the Authoritarian Storm: Global Perspective on the Role of Philanthropy in Shrinking Civic Space
  • Arturo Aguilar, Program Director, Central America, Rockefeller Brothers Fund
  • Eric K. Ward, Executive Director, Senior Fellow, Race Forward;
  • And more!

This virtual convening will bring multifaceted experts to help lead strategy and discussion on meeting this urgent moment and movement of our times. We hope to see you there.

Note: For security purposes and to allow for candid conversations, this Summit will not be recorded, but it will be transcribed.