Resources from the Lean Funder Regional Gathering

View materials from the Lean Funder Regional Gathering hosted on Thursday, March 05, 2026.

Program Description

Join Exponent Philanthropy and Maryland Philanthropy Network for an in-person opportunity to connect, learn, and share with fellow lean funders. This peer-facilitated gathering offers space to exchange ideas, explore opportunities for collaboration, and seek insights and advice from trusted colleagues on current challenges in your work. 

Attendees will also receive a first look at Exponent Philanthropy’s latest Foundation Operations and Management Report (FOMR): the only resource of its kind for foundations operating with few or no staff. The report provides valuable industry benchmarks and long-term data on trends in grantmaking, operations, and management among lean foundations. 

In addition, you’ll hear about emerging trends in the broader philanthropy field and receive brief updates from both Exponent Philanthropy and Maryland Philanthropy Network.