About this event

Philanthropy Northwest invites you to join our delegation at Foundations on the Hill (FOTH), an annual convening that brings together hundreds of foundation leaders from across the country to speak with elected officials.  

The 2026 convening comes at an imperative time as we confront many important public policy issues that impact the charitable sector’s independence and ability to serve communities. We are seeking experienced advocates to participate in our delegation. Together we will:  

• Educate Congress about philanthropy and build visibility for our organizations and network;
• Advocate on key issues to promote strong, thriving communities;
• Position PNW network leaders as resources to lawmakers on policy issues; and  
• Deepen relationships with peers across the sector.  

United Philanthropy Forum in partnership with the Council on Foundations and Independent Sector host programming for all attendees, and in small groups, the Philanthropy Northwest delegation meets with members of Congress and legislative staff. 
 

Register for FOTH

FOTH will be in Washington, D.C., from March 16-19, 2026. Register here on United Philanthropy Forum’s website, which also provides information about the agenda and venue, and Philanthropy Northwest will follow up with more details! If you have any questions, please contact our policy team at policy@philanthropynw.org.

Who should attend

FOTH is intended for anyone serving as a staff or board member for any type of foundation or other philanthropic organization, including but not limited to community foundations, family foundations, private independent foundations and corporate foundations and giving programs. Prospective attendees will ideally have experience with legislative advocacy and comfort with communicating with policymakers. Philanthropy Northwest staff provide training and support to our delegates before and throughout the event.

Please check this page for updates about FOTH 2026. For questions about FOTH and joining the Philanthropy Northwest delegation, please contact our policy team at policy@philanthropynw.org.