Associate director of policy united philanthropy forum

KM session participants at Forum Conference 2023

The KM Collaborative is a transformational technology service and an invaluable peer-learning community. Nearly 40 philanthropy-serving organizations have joined forces to create, maintain and continually improve the collective technology platform that powers their mission-critical applications.

Philanthropic Practice

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The Forum supports and advances the work of our members to strengthen and grow effective philanthropic practice through high-quality philanthropy education in two primary ways. First, we provide education for national and regional philanthropy-serving organizations (PSOs) to advance their important work in the sector. Second, we provide education that our members can deliver to their members and constituents to advance effective philanthropy.

Public Policy

Forum Sr. Dir. of Public Policy Matthew L. Evans speaking to FOTH attendees in a Senate hearing room

The Forum’s mission is to lead, strengthen, inform, connect, and mobilize a national network of organizations that advance philanthropy's impact for the common good. In order to carry out that mission, the Forum recognizes the critical importance of substantial engagement in the public policy process.

Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

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United Philanthropy Forum’s key strategic priorities include a focus on advancing racial equity, diversity and inclusion in philanthropy. The Forum envisions a courageous philanthropic sector that catalyzes a just and equitable society where all can participate and prosper. It is not possible for us to achieve this vision without addressing racial equity.