Annual National Conference for Growing Community Foundations

What to Expect

Get ready for three days packed with real-world learning, hands-on tools, and concrete strategies you can take home and use immediately. Whether you’re in development, programs, finance, operations, or executive leadership, you’ll find sessions built for the unique challenges and opportunities facing small to mid-sized and rural foundations.

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Keynotes and Plenary

We’re thrilled to feature Linda Swindling, Ben Winchester, and Sam Glenn, each bringing bold insight and inspiration to fuel your work and ignite your purpose.

Linda Swindling, JD, CSP, CPAE

ASK Outrageously! The Secret to Getting What You Really Want

Benjamin Winchester, Rural Sociologist

Rural Living in 2026

Sam Glenn, Author and Artist

Attitude Changes Everything

Join Us in Wichita

We can’t wait to welcome you to Kansas for an energizing, idea-packed, purpose-driven experience. Come ready to learn, connect, and return home with tools you can use the very next day.

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Pre-Conference Activities

In 2026, the Annual National Conference for Growing Community Foundations will offer optional pre-conference workshops and user groups with partner organizations joining us in advance of the main conference.

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A Look Back

Take a peek at last year's event and the sessions involved.

See Past Events and Sessions

October 14 - 16, 2026