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!
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The Evolving Relationship Between Nonprofits and Government: Past, Present, and Future
Urban Institute 500 L'Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC, United StatesThis event is Virtual & In-Person At a pivotal moment for the nonprofit sector, the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) at the Urban Institute will host the first […]
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Navigating the Storm: A Landscape Analysis of the Nonprofit Sector and Actionable Tools for Resilience
Join us on March 26 for an important conversation about the state of the nonprofit sector. On March 26 at 1:00 PM ET, Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Ph.D. from the […]
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The State of the Nonprofit Sector
Virtual EventPowering Nonprofits: Insights and Action Series The State of the Nonprofit Sector Monday, March 30 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Virtual Register here: tinyurl.com/z5dh3azy Nonprofits are facing a difficult moment. Demand […]
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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'”