Philanthropy’s Next Era: Networks as Catalysts for Change

The global philanthropy ecosystem is shifting: traditional funding pipelines are at risk, calls for unrestricted and locally-led resourcing are louder than ever, and networks are reimagining their approaches to support and empower philanthropy to live up to its potential.

This session brings together global leaders from philanthropy networks to explore how networks can move from amplifying conversations to enabling structural shifts in how power and money flow. It will unpack what it means for philanthropy to truly support systems change when funders themselves are part of the system, and how innovation, advocacy, and reflection can drive a new culture of collaborative, future-oriented giving.

Ultimately, the session aims to spotlight how networks can serve as social infrastructure, strengthening ecosystems, championing enabling environments, and connecting diverse actors to co-create the next era of philanthropic practice.