What We’re Looking For
We’re building a program that is actionable, relevant, and immediately useful for philanthropic advisors and allied professionals.
- Clear, specific learning objectives
- Practical tools, frameworks, or case studies attendees can apply
- Engaging delivery (interactive elements encouraged)
- Strong alignment with The New Philanthropy Playbook
Important Dates
Final Session Materials Due: April 15, 2026
Session Types
Main Sessions
These sessions set the tone and deliver conference-wide takeaways. Strong main sessions include clear frameworks, real examples, and practical “plays” attendees can run in their work immediately.
Interactive Workshops (All Attendees)
Workshops are a continuation of a main session, immediately following the presentation. The goal is to facilitate meaningful engagement through guided table/group conversations and full-group discussion.
- Facilitated prompts and table discussion
- Application activities tied to the main session
- Share-outs and full-group synthesis
Advisor Talks (TED-style)
Fast, focused, high-impact talks designed to spark ideas and conversation.
- One compelling framework (“here’s the play”)
- Story-driven case study
- Bold point of view + clear takeaways
Priority Topics for 2026
To support program balance, we’re especially seeking proposals in the following areas (use these as a guide—not a constraint):
1) The Advisor’s Playbook: Conversations & Practice
- Talking about wealth, values, and legacy
- Donor psychology, motivation, and decision-making
- Practice management strategies for philanthropic advising
- Building partnerships across advisors + nonprofits
2) Family Systems & Dynamics
- Generational differences and family communication
- Power dynamics, governance, and decision-making
- Conflict management in philanthropic situations
- Preparing heirs and next-gen donors
3) Giving Tools & Vehicles (Modern Use Cases)
- DAF strategy: engagement, succession, and donor intent
- Family foundations and hybrid structures
- Giving circles and community-led models
- Complex assets and gifts: what’s changing and what works
4) Technology & the Future of Philanthropy
- AI in philanthropic planning and advisor workflows
- Tools that improve donor experience and outcomes
- Tech-enabled engagement and measurement
- Responsible adoption, privacy, and risk management
5) Policy, Regulation & the Landscape Ahead
- Key legislative updates affecting charitable planning
- What advisors should watch and how to communicate it
- Compliance-minded philanthropy in a changing environment
6) Trends Shaping the New Era of Giving
- Generational giving patterns and expectations
- Trust-based philanthropy and shifting power dynamics
- Experimental/participatory giving models
- Impact measurement: what matters now (and what doesn’t)
Submission & Selection Process
All proposals will be reviewed and selected by the AiP Conference Task Force.
- Fit with theme and priority topics
- Relevance and usefulness to the attendee audience
- Clarity of learning objectives and session design
- Speaker expertise and ability to deliver engaging education
- Overall program balance across topics and formats
Presenter Policies
Compensation
- Complimentary conference registration
- One complimentary hotel night (speaker books their own reservation; one night billed directly to AiP)
AiP is not able to offer an honorarium or reimburse additional travel expenses.
Permission to Record, Reproduce & Distribute
By accepting the speaking engagement, presenters grant AiP a royalty-free license to record, reproduce, and distribute the presentation (including all slides and handouts) in the future with appropriate attribution. Presenters retain copyright.
AiP Non-Commercial Policy
Conference attendees expect valuable education and are critical of sessions that are self-promotional. Sessions may not be used for sales pitches or product promotion. AiP reserves the right to request edits to materials that appear to conflict with this policy.
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