March 4 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm UTC+0
“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
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 Wednesday, March 4th from 9:30 am – 5:00 pm in Whistler, Canada, the day before the 2026 Global Summit. For any questions, please reach out to Sam Underwood at sam@forward-global.org.