Funder Office Hours: It’s Time to Turn the Tables
About the session
It’s time to turn the tables and let us pitch you.
This informal session is designed for nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, and doers to connect directly with funders working across climate, education, entrepreneurship, health, livelihoods, water and sanitation and more.
The format is flexible. Expect a mix of short panel conversations and open office hours, with space to move between discussions and use the time in whatever way is most useful to you and your work.
This is a chance to hear directly from funders about how they think, what shapes their decisions, and where they are currently focusing their attention. It is also an opportunity to quickly identify who may be a strong fit for your work, and where not to spend your time.
The emphasis is on open, candid conversation rather than formal pitching.
Funders confirmed
Note: The themes below are a guide to help you choose a room. They are not exhaustive: many of these funders support areas beyond those listed. The list of funders may also evolve, so please check back for updates!
2-3pm
Scale: Dovetail Impact Foundation, Jasmine Social Investments, Judith Neilson Foundation, Rippleworks
Climate, Livelihoods and Agriculture: Mulago Foundation, Cartier Philanthropy, Rippleworks
Early-stage: D-Prize, Dovetail Impact Foundation, Segal Family Foundation, Livelihood Impact Fund
WASH: Vitol Foundation
SME Ecosystem: Small Foundation
3-4pm
Livelihoods: Dovetail Impact Foundation, Judith Neilson Foundation, Livelihood Impact Fund, Rippleworks
Impact Investing, Ecosystem and For-Profits: elea foundation, Small Foundation, Rippleworks
Health: CRI/Risk Pool Alliance, Vitol Foundation, DRK Foundation, Rippleworks
WASH: Vitol Foundation
Who this is for
This session is for nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, and practitioners looking to engage directly with funders and better understand how to navigate funding relationships.
What you will get out of it
Direct access to a range of funders across sectors
Insight into how funders make decisions and what they are looking for
The opportunity to explore potential partnerships in an informal setting
A clearer sense of where to focus your time and energy when seeking support
This session is open to all. You do not need to be registered for the Skoll World Forum to attend.
Space is limited. Please RSVP early. If your plans change, let us know so your place can be offered to others.