Join the 2027 Funders Forum at PowerNET

The Network Funders Forum 2027

Funding at the
Intersection of Need

A convening for funders committed to Jewish community and human services

When
Tue, May 18 – Wed, May 19, 2027
Where
Tampa, Florida
Hosted by
The Network, Jewish Funders Network, and TEN

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MAY 18 - 19th, 2027 at The Network’s PowerNET 2027

TAMPA, FLORIDA

REGISTRATION OPENS IN JANUARY

We are honored to invite you to join us in Tampa from May 18-19, 2027 for the fifth annual convening of the Funders’ Forum at the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies’ (The Network) annual conference, PowerNET 2027 (May 17-20).  

Hosted by The Network, the Jewish Funder’s Network, and TEN: Together Ending Need, The Funders’ Forum is a gathering of foundation staff and board members, individual philanthropists, and Jewish Federation planning and leadership professionals who support and care deeply about the Jewish human service sector both in their local communities and throughout North America. 

 Please join us at PowerNET to:

  • Network with other funders from the United States and Canada who share your commitment to the Jewish human service sector.

  • Connect with human services’ agency leaders who are on the frontlines of serving vulnerable populations in our communities.

  • Learn from experts about trends, research and effective practices that can inform your philanthropy.

  • Collaborate on ideas to address critical issues impacting the Jewish community, including vulnerability, government policies affecting the social service safety net, and antisemitism.

  • Engage in site visits to innovative client service offerings from our Toronto member agencies.

Funders Forum 2027 — NJHSA PowerNET Conference

Registration opens January 2027. Interested in joining the Funders Forum? Reach out to be added to the interest list and receive an invitation when registration opens.

Opens Jan 2027
Tue, May 18
Tuesday, May 18, 2027
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Funders Forum Opening Dinner
A seated, small-group dinner to connect Funders Forum participants before the full conference begins.
Invitation only · Assigned seating
6:00 – 9:00 pm
PowerNET Networking Reception
Conference-wide evening reception open to all PowerNET attendees.
Full conference
Wed, May 19
Wednesday, May 19, 2027 — Main Day
7:30 – 9:00 am
General Breakfast & Networking
Open breakfast and informal networking with all PowerNET conference attendees.
Full conference
9:00 – 10:15 am
Funders Forum: Deeper Dive
A focused funder session examining funding gaps, field data, and opportunities for strategic investment in Jewish human services.
Funders Forum
10:30 – 11:45 am
Funders Forum & CEOs Joint Session
A combined session bringing together Funders Forum participants and nonprofit CEOs for cross-sector dialogue on shared priorities.
Funders Forum
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Lunch, Plenary & Leadership Award
Conference-wide luncheon with keynote plenary and the annual PowerNET Leadership Award presentation.
Full conference
1:30 – 2:00 pm
Break
Afternoon break.
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Funders Forum: Closing Session
Synthesis, commitments, and next steps from the day — with time for open funder conversation before the evening.
Funders Forum
3:15 pm
General Session Block 6
Optional afternoon breakout session as part of the broader PowerNET conference program.
Optional · Full conference
Thu, May 20
Thursday, May 20, 2027 — Optional

Thursday programming is entirely optional. Stay for a site visit or morning session if your schedule allows.

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Site Visits or Session Block 7
Choose between guided site visits to local organizations or a morning breakout session as part of the PowerNET program.
Optional · Your choice