2026 Foundation Leadership Forum
Organized by Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
The 30th annual Foundation Leadership Forum is the only national convening for college and university foundation leaders.
- Dates
- Feb 1-3, 2026
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 700
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About this conference
The 30th annual Foundation Leadership Forum is the only national convening for college and university foundation leaders. It brings together foundation board members, foundation and institution executive teams, chief executives, board professionals, and industry experts. Attendees will learn from each other and develop strategies to elevate board leadership, strengthen institution-foundation partnerships, and sustain shared purposes in the current uncertain economic and political climate for higher education. The forum focuses on the fundamentals of foundation governance, innovative practices, building professional networks, and exploring emerging issues pertinent to college and university foundations.
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Sponsorship opportunities include Mission Partner (Min. $75,000), Mission Champion (Min. $50,000), Mission Sponsor (Min. $30,000), Underwriting Partner ($19,500), Contributing Sponsor ($16,500), and Event Sponsor ($10,000). Additional opportunities include badge lanyards, conference notebook, Wi-Fi, mobile app, and more. Specific benefits for partners/sponsors include speaking opportunities, premium positioning and visibility across multiple AGB channels, acknowledgment in event communications and website, complimentary registrations, networking opportunities, company profile listing, and post-event recognition.
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