Philanthropy Fun
You’re invited!
Hosted by Jocelyn Curran and Shelly Helgeson, long‐time philanthropy practitioners committed to strengthening global collaboration and community, we invite you to join fellow philanthropy peers for small, curated experiences during Exponent Philanthropy’s 2026 Annual Conference. These gatherings offer a relaxed way to connect, learn from one another, and explore Portland together.
LOCAL TREATS & CHOCOLATE
Explore Portland through its desserts & food traditions. Along the way, we’ll talk about how culture, craft, and community shape the places we work, and end with a stop at one of the city’s best chocolatiers.
Wednesday 11th Nov
Approx. 30 min/2 km roundtrip. Local delicacies will be provided to fuel our walk and more available for purchase at XX (inc. vegan options). Depart from XX.
15 spots total available
What to expect?
Small groups that make conversation easy.
A mix of philanthropy chat and human connection
A chance to explore Portland beyond the conference venue.
Each gathering blends cultural exploration with meaningful peer connection, time to slow down, meet new colleagues, and enjoy the city together.
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