About the Forum

The 2026 National Forum on Family Philanthropy will take place at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown from November 4 to 6.  

NCFP’s forum brings philanthropic families and leaders together for three days of peer networking and thought-provoking conversations led by some of the greatest thought leaders in family giving. A mix of plenary and breakout sessions, the forum provides a space to discuss both tried-and-true practices and current trends in engaging and interactive formats. 

This year’s forum will focus on the pursuit of courageous philanthropy. The urgency of today’s complex challenges calls on philanthropy to make ambitious leaps, backed by smart decision-making. We will help you ask courageous questions about what it means to take risks and be an effective steward. Together, we will explore how to embrace ambitious practices to increase your impact.  

Forum sessions feature the perspectives of donors, family members, and sector experts in an environment that fosters candid discussions. 

Learn more about eligibility to attend and registration rates here.

2026 National Forum Committee 

NCFP has enlisted the time and expertise of its National Forum Committee for recommendations and guidance. Many thanks to the individuals who are graciously volunteering to help us develop an exceptional program.

Laurie Franz (co-chair) 
Board Chair, Five Together Foundation

Shawn McCaney (co-chair) 
Executive Director, William Penn Foundation

Melissa Anderson 
Board Member, Neubauer Family Foundation

Abbey Banks 
Executive Director, Kodama Foundation 

Dan Berkowitz 
Executive Director, Green Family Foundation

Priya Bery 
SVP for Partnerships and Chief Philanthropy Officer, The Pew Charitable Trusts

Andrea Bretting 
Senior Program Officer, The Claneil Foundation

Erin Borla 
Executive Director & Trustee, Roundhouse Foundation

Angie Chen 
Executive Director, Skyline Foundation 

Rebecca Cornejo 
Executive Director, Neubauer Family Foundation 

Carra Cote-Ackah 
Head of Philanthropy Engagement and Legacy Planning, Goldman Sachs Family Office

Jennifer Davis 
President, Flora Family Foundation

Liz Dozier 
Founder & CEO, Chicago Beyond

Tim Durkin
Vice President for Grantmaking, Connelly Foundation

Emma Gimon 
Board Chair, Flora Family Foundation

Anu Gupta 
Executive Director, The Raphael Family Foundation

Ambar Hanson 
Executive Director, Mortenson Family Foundation

Robin Holloway 
Board President, Seabury Foundation

Alison Green Imbergamo 
Engagement Officer, Green Family Foundation

Julie Ramos 
Managing Director, Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation 

Pedro Ramos 
President & CEO, Philadelphia Foundation

Ellen Ray 
CEO, Still Water Foundation 

Carolyn Wall Sakata 
Executive Director & COO, Baszucki Group 

Linh Song 
Board Chair, Song Foundation

Anne Marie Toccket 
Executive Director, Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh 

Sarah Walczyk 
Executive Director, Satterberg Foundation

Atiya Weiss 
Executive Director, Burke Foundation 

Olivia Zale 
Vice Chair, M.B. & Edna Zale Foundation