CEO & Board Leadership Summit
The Search for Common Ground
May 11-12, 2026 | Philadelphia
$100 per attendee
βIn a time of increasing complexity, division, and rapid change, leadership matters more than ever.
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The PACFA CEO & Board Leadership Summit brings together community foundation executives and board leaders from across Pennsylvania to explore shared values, navigate areas of tension, and uncover opportunities for deeper collaboration.
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Grounded in open dialogue and practical insight, this two-day gathering is designed to help leaders find common ground across geography, perspectives, and organizational priorities—strengthening both individual institutions and the broader philanthropic sector.
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Why Attend?
Engage in meaningful dialogue with peers across Pennsylvania
Explore leadership, governance, and collaboration across differences
Gain insight from experts on civic engagement and community resilience
Build connections and walk away with practical, actionable takeaways
Summit Agenda
Day 1 — Monday, May 11
Ground Floor Studios, Lobby Level | 1315 Walnut St, First Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
4:30 – 5:30 PM | Welcome & Networking
Reconnect with peers over light refreshments and informal conversation.
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Welcome from Pedro Ramos, President & CEO, Philadelphia Foundation
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Opportunity to build relationships and reconnect
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5:30 – 5:45 PM | Opening Remarks
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Welcome from Phil Koch, PACFA Board Chair
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Overview of summit theme and objectives
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5:45 – 6:45 PM | Keynote Address
Lauren Cristella, President & CEO, Committee of Seventy
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Community resiliency
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Civic trust, election integrity, and the rule of law
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Framing the broader context for the gathering
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6:45 – 7:30 PM | Reception
Continue the conversation with networking and informal discussion.
Who should attend?
Community Foundation CEOs / Executive Directors
Board Chairs and Trustees
Senior Leadership
Event Accomodations
Hotels
The Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia
220 S. 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 735-6000 | Website
$190-$300/night
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Nearby Parking:
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On-site valet parking
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Parkway Parking – 1845 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Latimer Garage – 1510 Latimer Street, valet/self-park, 5-7 minute walk
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Parkway Parking – 1912 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
1800 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-7500 | Website
$180-$260/night
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Nearby Parking:
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LAZ Parking - 1818 Market Garage – 1818β―Marketβ―Street, Philadelphia, PAβ―19103
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SP+ Parking – 36β―Sβ―19thβ―Street, Philadelphia, PAβ―19103
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Parkway Parking - 1845β―Walnutβ―Street, Philadelphia, PAβ―19103
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iParkit Garage – 1728β―Sansomβ―Street, Philadelphia, PAβ―19103β
Club Quarters Hotel Rittenhouse Square
1628 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 282-5000 | Website
$140-$220/night
Nearby Parking:
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Parkway Parking - Liberty Place, 44β―S.β―16thβ―Street, Philadelphia, PAβ―19102
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Parkway Parking - Centre Square 31 S. 16th – 31β―Sβ―16thβ―Street, Philadelphia, PAβ―19102
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1728 Sansom St. Garage – 1728β―Sansomβ―Street, Philadelphia, PAβ―19103
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36β―S. 19th St. Garage – 5β―S.β―19thβ―Street, Philadelphia, PAβ―19103
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1818 Market St. Garage – 1818 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
331 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 494-0440 | Website
$130-$200/night
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Nearby Parking:
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Parkway Parking - 31 S. 19th Street - 31β―S.β―19thβ―Street, Philadelphia, PAβ―19103 — (near the hotel entrance)
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SP+ Parking – 36 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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LAZ Parking – 1818 Market Garage – 1818 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (1 block from the hotel)
