Attending Leading Together 2019 can help spur new ideas, forge new relationships, and bolster your professional skills.

Here are just some of the benefits you'll get out of Leading Together.

Invaluable Learning Opportunities

Leading Together 2019 offers you three days of best practices, training, and big ideas. With almost 50 concurrent sessions, learning labs, breakfast roundtables, and more led by seasoned experts, there is something for everyone — choose the sessions that most pertain to your work and interest. Conference programming will focus on four tracks: bridging divides, climate change and vulnerabilities, philanthropic practice, and inclusive economic prosperity.

Networking With Peers

Networking is embedded into the entire conference experience. Making connections with your industry peers is a great way to forge new partnerships, recruit future talent, and elevate your organization. Opportunities for networking will be everywhere and include the Council’s 70th Anniversary party, Global Philanthropy Reception and Dinner, Speed Networking Reception, New Attendee Reception, and more.

Return on Investment

Attending Leading Together 2019 will allow you and your colleagues to stay current on issues and give you actionable ways to create more impact. One single idea taken back to your home organization can save several thousand dollars and/or lead to more impactful grantmaking.

Brand Building

Develop your reputation as an expert and create brand awareness for your organization by becoming more involved in the sector. Attending Leading Together 2019 is a great way to share what you know and become more engaged — you may even get asked to speak at a future event from a new connection you make.

Use our toolkit to help you better articulate how your attendance at Leading Together 2019 will strengthen your performance and advance your organization’s mission.

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