Welcome to the Call for Sessions for Philanthropy Southwest’s 78th Annual Conference in Tucson, AZ!
At the heart of our Annual Conference is the belief that the most impactful learning is driven by the collective knowledge and expertise of our members. It is the commitment of the 2026 Annual Conference Committee to build a conference program that reflects the diversity of our membership, region, and philanthropic sector.
PSW and the Annual Conference Committee aim to curate a conference agenda that promotes best and next practices, sector expertise, and content that shapes the future of philanthropy.
To support this goal, we review proposals from:
- Philanthropic foundations and grantmaking organizations (either PSW member or non-member funders serving the Southwest region)
- Nonprofits with established grantmaking partners
- Service providers and subject matter experts within the philanthropic sector
This year’s conference theme is Shared Horizons. Through this premier learning experience, Southwest grantmakers will convene to exchange insights, learn from one another, and explore the following themes:
- Data, Evaluation, and Learning
- Emerging Trends in Philanthropy
- Finance, Governance, and Law
- Grantmaking Best Practices and Foundation Strategy
- Innovation and Technology
- Leadership and Talent Development
Before You Submit: What to Have Ready
Please review the checklist below and gather the required information before starting your submission.
Presenter & Organization Details
- Your organization’s Philanthropy Southwest membership status (not required to be a member)
- Whether you have previously presented with Philanthropy Southwest
- Names, organizations, and email addresses for any additional presenters
Session Basics
- A clear and compelling session title
- An overall theme (from the list above)
- One primary (philanthropy-related) topic the session will address (required)
- A secondary topic (optional)
Session Background
- Whether this session has been presented to an audience previously. If yes, whether it counted for continuing education credit (CLE, CPE, or CFP)
- Whether the session was curated in collaboration with a PSW staff member or a 2026 Annual Conference Committee member
Session Content & Learning Design
- A concise session description
- 1–3 primary learning objectives for attendees
- Presentation format (e.g., panel, workshop, facilitated discussion)
- Estimated presentation length
- Any planned interactive components for attendee engagement
- How your session will incorporate diverse perspectives across foundation types, geographies, funding areas, & individual lived experiences and foster an inclusive and accessible learning environment for attendees.
Audience Alignment
- Types of foundations that would benefit most from attending (private, community, corporate, etc.)
- Ideal audience, identified by organizational role and/or title
All submissions are due by midnight CST on February 27th. If you have any questions about your proposal or the submission process, please email Brittany Huber at BHuber@philanthropysouthwest.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Crane, TX 79731
Professional Field
Counseling
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