About

Lead with Confidence. Grow with Purpose.

For the past decade, this conference has grown into the go-to place where community foundation practitioners come together for deeply practical, technical, and immediately actionable learning. While designed with small to mid-sized and rural foundations in mind, the conference warmly welcomes participants from foundations of every size. It’s all about equipping staff and board members with tools they can take home and use the very next day - useful, applicable, and immediately implementable.

Each year, this event brings together leaders, doers, and innovators from across the country to dig into what matters most for community foundations:

• Strengthening operations and finance
• Elevating donor services and development
• Mastering the technical details that keep foundations running smoothly
• Supporting strong governance and effective teams
• Tackling the unique challenges and opportunities of rural philanthropy

This conference delivers community, content, and confidence for the foundations that quietly power generosity in towns and regions across America. It’s where you come to lead with confidence and grow with purpose - and we’re honored to be your home for learning.

Planning Your Budget

We know it helps to have a general idea of costs before registration opens. While final details will be released in June, here is a planning estimate to help you get started.

Estimated Costs (per person)

• Conference Registration: $749 before September 30 
• Hotel: Hyatt Regency Wichita, Wichita, Kansas, approximately $142 per night, plus taxes and fees. Additional hotel options are also available nearby 
• Transportation: The Hyatt Regency Wichita is located approximately 7 miles (about 15 minutes) from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) 
• Meals: Most meals are included with conference registration. Plan for heavy hors d’oeuvres during the Wednesday evening reception and dinner on your own Thursday evening 
• Optional Expenses: Pre-conference activities, parking, rideshare, or other incidental costs depending on individual travel plans 

Full registration details and hotel booking information will be available when registration opens in June.