About the Symposium
September 8-10, 2021
Virtual
Building on the success of the first Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium held in-person in September 2018, New England International Donors (NEID) and The Philanthropic Initiative’s Center for Global Philanthropy are pleased to announce that the second Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium will be held virtually on September 8-10, 2021. We will bring together donors, foundations, companies, and investors who are currently or would like to be actively engaged in international philanthropy to propel forward the capacity and impact of globally minded work. The 2021 Symposium will support the growth of strategic and collaborative international philanthropy by offering participants the opportunity to explore trends in philanthropy, gain practical skills and knowledge to increase the levels and impact of their giving across borders, learn from peers, and network with funders actively engaged in supporting international development efforts.
Read our blog, "Fueling a Revolution on International Change: Individual and Family Philanthropists"
Bringing together internationally oriented philanthropists, investors, funders, and companies to connect, inspire, and learn from each other.
2021 Keynote Speakers
Malala
Yousafzai
Malala is a Pakistani activist for female education. She is the youngest Nobel Prize laureate and the Founder of the
Theo Sowa
Theo is the Co-Chair of the Equality Fund. Her work includes advisory roles to African and other international women and children’s rights activists and leaders, plus policy development and advocacy with a variety of international agencies and organizations.
Theo is the Co-Chair of the Equality Fund. Her work includes advisory roles to African and other international women and children’s rights activists and leaders, plus policy development and advocacy with a variety of international agencies and organizations.
Kumi
Naidoo
Kumi is a South African human rights and environmental activist. Prior roles include International Executive Director of Greenpeace International and Secretary General of Amnesty International.
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The Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium is open to foundation donors, trustees, and staff; individual donors; corporate funders; donor-advised fund holders; members of giving circles; and board and staff of philanthropic support organizations. The attendance of any party shall be within the sole discretion of the Symposium co-hosts, NEID and TPI. The Symposium is not open to solicitors and/or grant seekers. If you are unsure about whether you are eligible to attend, please contact admin@innovatephilanthrophyevent.org.
The Symposium is a non-solicitation environment and shall not be used for commercial sales pitches, self-promotion, or unwarranted criticism of a competitor. NEID/TPI reserve the right to take action as necessary to address violations of this policy.