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CEP Events
Our virtual and in-person programming features CEP’s rigorous research and the latest insights and trends in philanthropy. Join us at an upcoming event or book a CEP speaker for your next event!
Latest Past Events
AI With Purpose: Philanthropy’s View of AI Use
Northern California Grantmakers 160 Spear St., San FranciscoThe AI revolution is upon us. It’s in the news and in the ether, with emerging news reports and stories on a daily basis. Nonprofits and foundation staff are using […]
A Sector in Crisis: How Nonprofits and Foundations Are Navigating Challenge
Sweeping cuts to federal government funding that have left organizations reeling. Threats to nonprofits and foundations. Communities divided. The past year has been […]
How can philanthropy support grantee AI Capacity?
During this session, hosted by the Philanthropy Working Group at the Natural Language Processing Community of Practice (NLP-CoP), we will look more closely at the role of philanthropy in supporting […]
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CEP Speakers
Staff at CEP are available to speak on a variety of topics such as the latest findings from CEP’s research, current giving trends, effective giving, and the vital role of the nonprofit sector in a moment when a strong sector is needed more than ever.
Phil Buchanan
CEP President
Elisha Smith Arrillaga
Vice President, Research
Kevin Bolduc
Vice President, Assessment and Advisory Services
Grace Nicolette
Vice President, Programming and External Relations
David McKinney
Vice President, YouthTruth
Past EventS
CEP2025
November 3-5, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA
CEP’s biennial conference brings together senior foundation leaders, program officers, trustees, philanthropic advisors, and major donors from across the U.S. and the world to engage with the most pressing issues in philanthropy.
If you were not able to join us at CEP2025, check out our daily blog recaps:
Day One: “Grounded in Data”
Day Two: “The Light is Already On”
Day Three: “A Perilous Moment in the ‘Long Arc'”