The International Grantmaking Symposium

IGS 2025

THIS YEAR'S THEME

Move Forward Together:
Cross-border grantmaking for impactful partnerships
ABOUT THE IGS

The International Grantmaking Symposium is a training and educational opportunity that builds advanced skills in cross-border grantmaking to unlock more funding from U.S. funders for charities, charitable projects, and social purpose organizations around the world. It pairs intensive skill-building workshops with impactful presentations on contemporary trends and developments in international philanthropy.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The 2025 IGS will focus on how the tools available to U.S. foundations for funding non-exempt organizations can be deployed to support a wide range of innovative partnerships for impact, anywhere in the world. Our programming will explore applied approaches to funding nonstandard grantees, supporting public and private sector programs as well as charities in unique and difficult situations.

Attendees will leave the IGS better equipped to implement the rules and regulations of cross-border grantmaking to support innovative and novel models of partnership funding, unlocking more giving and giving more people around the world access to U.S. philanthropic capital.

WHY ATTEND?
  • Build new skills, or hone existing skills, in advanced cross-border grantmaking;
  • Make connections with colleagues in the international philanthropy and cross-border grantmaking industry at our engaging evening events and networking breaks;
  • Learn from our expert speakers and panelists that frames existing problems in new and innovative ways;
  • Get inspired to act differently, powered by new tools for funding unique partners; and
  • Celebrate the collective impact of our cross-border giving through the eyes of the grantees we support.
WHO WILL ATTEND?
  • Grant officers or program officers working with U.S. private operating foundations
  • Trustees of family or private foundations
  • Corporate Citizenship, Community Engagement, or Foundation leaders and decision makers
  • Philanthropic advisors
  • Community foundation or other DAF sponsor staff in key grantmaking roles

April 9–10, 2025 | Miami, Florida

We're thrilled to announce that CAF America's Ninth International Grantmaking Symposium (IGS) will now take place in Spring 2025. This prestigious event brings together corporate and private foundations, practitioners, philanthropists, advisors, and attorneys who are passionate about advancing global philanthropy. IGS provides a unique platform for stakeholders to exchange best practices and stay informed on the latest rules and regulations in cross-border giving.

Stay tuned this fall for more details on the location, agenda, and speakers. We can't wait to share more with you!

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