Events
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!
Featured Event
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'”
Latest Past Events
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 […]
CEP2025
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown 900 Wilshire Blvd, Los AngelesCEP’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 […]
Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Annual Member Gathering
The Meeting House 5885 Robert Oliver Pl, ColumbiaMaryland Philanthropy Network’s Annual Member Gathering is an opportunity for members to connect, rejuvenate, and celebrate as a philanthropic community. In response to the enthusiastic request from our members, we […]
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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
Jennifer de Forest
Director of Research & Learning, YouthTruth
Past Events
CEP 2023 Plenary Sessions
Revisit main stage highlights from CEP’s recent conference with recordings of the plenary sessions.