Registration for the 2025 Funders Institute is closed. If you have questions, please contact Rachelle A. Matthews.

Held in conjunction with the 2025 National Conference on Ending Homelessness, the Funders Institute will take place June 30 - July 1, 2025 in Washington, D.C at the Washington Hilton Dupont Circle (1919 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20009)!

The 2025 Funders Institute will bring together philanthropic leaders committed to housing justice to explore innovative and collaborative strategies to advance housing justice and end homelessness. Through curated sessions and peer exchange, we will center racial justice to elevate community-driven solutions that address the root causes of housing instability, protect our communities, and create a pathway towards a just and liberated world.  

Overview

Dates & Times:
Monday, June 30 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm ET, with networking reception to follow
Tuesday, July 1 | 8:30 am - 11:00 am ET

Location: Washington Hilton Dupont Circle | 1919 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

Please note: The National Conference on Ending Homelessness takes place from June 30 to July 2. However, this year's Funders Institute only has sessions on Monday, June 30, and Tuesday, July 1.

We encourage participants to book their hotel room as soon as possible. For information about the discounted hotel block, please consult the National Alliance’s Hotel and Travel webpage.

Registration 

Registration for the 2025 Funders Institute is closed. If you have questions, please contact Rachelle A. Matthews.

Program-at-a-Glance:

Monday, June 30 

• 8:15 am – 9:00 am | Check-in and Breakfast
• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Funders Institute morning sessions
• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch provided on-site
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Funders Institute afternoon sessions
• 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Reception 

Tuesday, July 1

• 8:30 am – 11:00 am | Funders Institute session 

Program Agenda

View our working agenda to see what we have planned for the event, including sessions, networking opportunities, and panel discussions.

Speakers

Curious who's joining us on stage? Meet the speakers here!

COVID-19 Safety and Frequently Asked Questions

For the 2025 Funders Institute, attendees must also provide proof of a negative rapid test taken the morning of the Funders Institute. Funders Together also strongly encourages participants to be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccination status and to wear a mask while indoors.

Read about our COVID-19 safety precautions and other FAQ.

Eligibility for Participation

Participation in Funders Together programming is limited to foundations, community foundations, grantmaking staff at United Ways, corporate giving programs, individual philanthropists, venture philanthropy and other non-traditional philanthropic giving entities, philanthropy-serving organizations, and members of Funders Together. Government funders and staff at organizations where grantmaking is not the primary function are not eligible to participate. Funders Together reserves the right to deny participation to individuals we believe do not meet participation eligibility criteria. If you have any questions about your eligibility to participate or membership status, please contact Carey Cabrera, Membership and Knowledge Coordinator.