“I realized I’ve been thinking too narrowly about things, about my resources, my impact. I’ve been boxing myself in unnecessarily. A big takeaway for me has been the need to challenge myself to broaden my thinking, to recognize more broadly what I can do and where.” – Past Essentials Participant 
Essentials programs introduce the core principles and practices that Forward Global believes are critical for all philanthropic funders to have impact in the world. They are designed to help participants make the most of other opportunities across the global community and provide an excellent opportunity to make new connections and clarify your sense of direction moving forward.

The Essentials provides an overview into the culture, language, and core principles and practices that hold the Forward Global community together. As such, it is mandatory for new Forward Global members, as a crucial part of onboarding into the community. We will explore how to identify your philanthropic purpose, how to allocate resources for impact, various approaches to decision making, and how to contribute to broader change. 

What to expect:

• Interactive activities including case studies, personal reflection, & partner work
• New peer connections & peer exchange
• A clarified sense of focus and direction moving forward 

Who is it for?

Philanthropic funders interested in joining Forward Global, new Forward Global members, and Forward Global members who want a refresher on our core principles and practices and the latest updates in social impact & innovation. 

Program Logistics

Places are limited, so please register early to avoid disappointment. This program will be held on Tuesday, April 14 and Thursday, April 16 for 2 hours each day virtually, beginning at 9:00am PDT | 12:00pm EDT | 5:00pm BST. For any questions, please reach out to Jaspar Leahy at jaspar@forward-global.org.