ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The NYS Funders Conference is the signature program of NY Funders Alliance. The biennial event brings funders and philanthropic advisors across New York State together to network, learn from each other, and consider new approaches to their work that ultimately will improve communities throughout our region.

Conference Goals:

  1. Create opportunities for participants to develop and deepen existing relationships.
  2. Bring new ideas, tools, and resources to grantmakers.
  3. Highlight trends and opportunities in the field from national, state, and local thought leaders.
  4. Celebrate our successes, acknowledge, and address our challenges to advance the work.

This schedule gives a very high-level overview of the conference, visit the schedule page for more details!

Day One: Monday, September 9th

Pre-Conference Workshop (separate registration required)

Reception for CEOs and Trustees

Keynote Address and Formal Dinner for All Attendees

**The conference formally begins for all attendees at approximately 5:00pm**

Reception for All Attendees

Day Two: Tuesday, September 10th

Plenary Sessions and Breakout Sessions

Site Visits around the Greater Capital Region

Reception

Dine-Arounds with Colleagues and Friends!

Day Three: Wednesday, September 11th

Final Plenary and Breakout Sessions

**The conference formally concludes for all attendees at approximately 2:00pm**

HOTEL

Hilton Albany
40 Lodge Street
Albany, New York
12207