Registration

Summit Fees

Full Summit
After March 14
Full Summit–Member
$1,025
Full Summit–Non-Member
$1,550
Member Multiple Discount*
N/A
Spouse Registration
$725
International–Member
$650
International–Non-member
$895


Daily Rates
Sunday
$125 
Monday–Member
$445
Monday–Non-Member
$625
Tuesday–Member
$445
Tuesday–Non-Member
$625
Wednesday–Member
$445
Wednesday–Non-Member
$625

*To receive the discount, three people from a member organization must first pay the full Summit fee. All multiple-member-discount registrations must be sent with the first three registrations. Fees for optional events are listed on the Pre-Summit Activities, Summit-at-a-Glance, and on the registration form.
 

HOW TO REGISTER

As of Wednesday, April 30 at 5:00pm, ET, Summit registration is closed until Saturday May 3, at 7:00am at the Gaylord. We are no longer accepting faxed Summit and optional event registrations, or changes.

The registration team will not be able to reply to emails and voicemails on Thursday May 1 or Friday, May 2.

To register for The Summit, you must be eligible.

On-Site Registration:

To save time, complete the Summit registration form [pdf] prior to visiting the registration desk. You may also sign up for optional events and mini-Summits, update badges, and receive assistance with any Summit issue. Tickets for any optional event MUST be purchased at the Registration desk, not at the door of the event. Many events have limited seating and tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. We accept credit cards, checks and cash.

The desk will open on Saturday May 3 at 7:00am; see complete hours below. The registration desk is located in the BACK of Hall B, Prince George’s Exhibit Hall.

Events Currently FULL:

  • Essential Skills for New Grantmakers
  • Tuesday evening movie at the Newseum: "Traces of the Trade"
  • Mini-Plenary: Philanthropy & the Economy

SCHOLARSHIPS

Next Generation Scholarship Fund

The Council on Foundations and Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy established a Scholarship Fund to help reduce the financial barrier related to attendance at The Summit. The scholarships are available to next generation leaders to ensure widespread participation at this unique opportunity for significant educational and networking opportunities. Please note: This deadline has passed.

International Scholarship Fund

The Council on Foundations has established an International Scholarship Fund to provide limited financial assistance to participants coming from outside the United States to attend the Leadership Summit. The Council is grateful to the following donors to the International Scholarship Fund:

  • The Asia Foundation
  • The Bertelsmann Foundation
  • The King Baudouin Foundation
  • The Bernard Van Leer Foundation
  • Citi Foundation

The scholarship guidelines and the application form provide all the information you need to learn more about the International Scholarship Fund.

California Foundations Diversity and Inclusiveness Scholarship Fund

The Council on Foundations is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the California Foundations Diversity and Inclusiveness Scholarship Fund, made possible by the Council’s Building Strong and Ethical Foundations Initiative. The fund offers assistance to staff members or volunteers affiliated with California foundations or with racial, ethnic, or tribal funds based in California. Please note: This deadline has passed.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE

Stop by the registration desk in Resource Central to pick up your name badge and Summit program. Badges are required to attend all Summit events.

Registration Desk Hours

Saturday, May 3 7:00am-7:00pm
Sunday, May 4 7:00am-7:00pm
Monday, May 5 7:00am-7:00pm
Tuesday, May 6 7:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday, May 7 7:00am-2:00pm

Exhibit Hours

Sunday, May 4 2:00pm-7:00pm
Monday, May 5 8:00am-7:00pm
Tuesday, May 6 8:00am-7:00pm
Wednesday, May 7 8:00am-Noon

MULTIMEDIA CD

We know that you can’t attend over 90 Summit sessions. You can listen to all of the sessions you miss when you purchase The Summit Multimedia CD. Preorder the CD for $129 and save $20.
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