EFG Conference - Engage For Good

Engage for Good Conference

Twenty Five Years of Setting the Bar for Impact Partnerships

April 20–23, 2027 | Palm Springs, California

100+ Expert Speakers. 50+ Engaging Sessions. Real conversations. Best in Class case studies. No fluff.

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The only event that brings corporate and nonprofit leaders in the same room as equals.

The people shaping the future of corporate social impact gather here.

Three days with the industry’s boldest thinkers, most influential leaders, and the changemakers turning big ideas into real impact. Expect candid conversations, practical workshops that pass the Monday Morning Test, networking that deepens relationships, and The Halo Awards, the industry’s highest honor for impact partnerships.

This is where 750+ decision makers sharpen strategy, challenge assumptions, forge lasting partnerships, and occasionally stay out a little later than planned. Serious impact. Seriously good company.

EFG2027 Theme
Opportunity in Complexity

Partnerships Building the Future of Corporate Impact

Corporate impact is entering its most consequential chapter, and complexity is the competitive advantage.

Every partnership lives in the tension between business results and societal impact, urgency and staying power, corporate resources and nonprofit expertise, innovation and responsibility, alignment and friction. The tension never fully resolves, and the best partners stop waiting for it to. They use it to get stronger, more honest, and more durable.

EFG2027 is where impact leaders show how they put complexity to work: sharper strategy, bolder partnerships, and impact that grows the business and the cause. Come build what’s next.

Three speakers in a breakout session at Engage for Good 2026

Speaker leading a breakout session at Engage for Good 2026

What to Expect

Sessions That Pass the Monday Morning Test

No fluff. Just industry leaders sharing proven practices, actionable tools, and real case studies, told by both sides of the partnership, including what went wrong. Use them the minute you’re back at your desk.

The Room You Cannot Find Anywhere Else

Corporate and nonprofit leaders at the same table, with equal footing. Candid sessions, thoughtful moderation, and select conversations closed to press and recording so people can say what really happened.

Networking (Without the Awkward)

There’s something special about the EFG community. Reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and strike up conversations with just about anyone. It’s the kind of welcoming, open community where connections happen naturally and strangers quickly become friends.

Real Tension, Not Polished Success Stories

Sessions built on tradeoffs, disagreements, and what partners learned.

Practitioners, not Performers

Learn directly from the leaders doing the work, on AI, measurement, cause marketing, direct service, and the hard calls no one has figured out yet. Big ideas turned into tactics.

The Halo Awards Gala

Celebrating the best in corporate social impact for the 24th year. Come for the inspiration, stay for the epic after party.

Who’s in the Room

Corporate and nonprofit executives who build, fund, and run the partnerships that move the sector.

Chief Impact Officers
VPs and Heads of Social Impact
Heads of Partnerships and Cause Marketing
Nonprofit CEOs and Executive Directors
Heads of Foundations and Program Directors
Leaders from the agencies and partners that power the work

Director Level and Above

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Have 5+ Years of Experience

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Have 10+ Years of Experience

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Session Types

Every format is built to pass the Monday Morning Test, so you leave with something you can use.

Breakouts

60 minutesDeep dives into the issues shaping corporate social impact, grounded in real partnerships, case studies, and lessons learned, with plenty of time for your questions.Hover for details →

Breakouts

You’ll leave with: Frameworks, tools, and examples you can apply to your own organization.

What to expect: More than the success story. Speakers share the decisions, challenges, and tradeoffs behind their work, including what didn’t work, with polls, discussion, and audience Q&A built in.

Workshops

75 minutesHands-on sessions where you work through a real challenge, practice a skill, or build a plan you can take back to your organization.Hover for details →

Workshops

You’ll leave with: A completed exercise, draft plan, framework, or tool you’ve already practiced using.

What to expect: Not a presentation with extended Q&A. Every workshop includes structured, hands-on activities like small-group exercises, worksheets, and collaborative problem-solving.

Summits

New for 2027! · Tuesday, April 20Cause-specific learning that brings together approximately 75 corporate and nonprofit leaders working on the same issue.Summit topics we’re exploring: Mental Health, Affordable Housing, AI for Good, Food Security, and Disaster Response. Final topics coming soon.Hover for details →

Summits

You’ll leave with: Strategies, examples, and approaches you can apply to challenges within your cause area.

What to expect: Full-day, optional add-on Summits on Tuesday, April 20, with multiple sessions and discussions led by practitioners working directly in the cause area.

Main Stage

Keynotes & Fireside Chats · 20 minutesBig-picture ideas, emerging trends, and perspectives that challenge how we think about corporate social impact and partnerships.Hover for details →

Main Stage

You’ll leave with: A new perspective, an approach worth exploring, or a clearer understanding of the issues facing the sector.

What to expect: Distinct voices, firsthand experience, and compelling examples that connect to the conference theme, built for the full room of corporate and nonprofit leaders.

Sponsor a Track

Want your organization at the center of the conversation on an issue you care about? Sponsor an EFG2027 track and work with our team to bring the right speakers, case studies, and practical takeaways to the room. Every session is held to the same high standard, sponsored or not.

PAST Speakers

The people who shape corporate impact, on our stages.

Want to be on the 2027 stage?

Share what you built and what was hard. We’re looking for corporate and nonprofit leaders who have tackled a real tension and have something to show for it.

Testimonials

ATTENDEE TESTIMONIAL

"My main takeaway was the fact that it was a marvelously inclusive conference and event, which is not necessarily something we expect right now. And that was very much appreciated."

ANNA BOWDEN

ATTENDEE TESTIMONIAL

"Thank you to the entire Engage for Good team for creating a space filled with honesty, hard conversations, and the space for hope. This conference filled my bucket and fueled me to keep going."

BETH BENGTSON

ATTENDEE TESTIMONIAL

"There’s something powerful about being in a room where the energy is not just optimistic, it’s intentional. 750+ leaders across the social impact space came together not to stay comfortable, but to ask the harder questions."

NATALIA ALARCON

ATTENDEE TESTIMONIAL

"What stood out most last week wasn’t just the recognition, but the collective energy in the room: organizations leaning in, listening harder, and pushing further to turn purpose into action. That’s where real progress lives."

NANCY MOLENDA

ATTENDEE TESTIMONIAL

"Some weeks just fill your cup. This past week at Engage for Good was one of them. … The generosity of spirit, the shared sense of purpose, the genuine willingness to learn from one another - this community is simply the best!"

TRACY GANTI

ATTENDEE TESTIMONIAL

"Events like Engage for Good 2026 are a clear signal of where expectations are heading. Social impact is no longer separate from business; it’s increasingly part of how companies grow, build trust, and stay relevant."

FRANK LAMBERTI

ATTENDEE TESTIMONIAL

"What a great opportunity to connect with so many doing meaningful work in the social impact space...and in a beautiful setting! There were some really engaging keynotes and practical workshops that helped provide the building blocks for authentic and impactful partnerships. "

MAEVE SPENCE

ATTENDEE TESTIMONIAL

"After attending countless events over the years, I can confidently say that Engage for Good in Palm Springs was one of the best, if not the best! The atmosphere was incredible, filled with approachable, engaging, and inspiring people. Four days packed with insightful panels, fireside chats, the Halo Awards and so many meaningful opportunities to learn, connect, and grow."

DIANE CHEADLE

The Halo Awards

The industry’s highest honor for corporate and nonprofit partnerships. For 25 years, the Halo Awards have defined what Best in Class looks like.

Pass Options

Compare EFG2027 passes
Benefit	Cause Summit Only$999	General Pass$1,895	Premier Pass$2,999	VIP Pass$4,795
Full 2 days of conference	–
Pre-conference Cause-Specific Summits		–
The Halo Awards Gala, pre-party, and after party	–			Plus VIP party access
Workshops, breakouts, and session recordings	–
Networking sessions	Summit day only
Curated 1:1 partner introductions	–	–	3	5
Leadership Lounge	–	–
Invite-only events	–	–	1	Up to 2
EFG annual membership	–	–	$200 off	Included
Concierge support and CEO hosted dinner	–	–	–
Halo Awards red carpet photos	–	–	–
Wellness or hospitality perkSpa credit or curated local experience	–	–	–

Rates through December 15. Nonprofit, member, group, and speaker discounts available at registration.

Thank You to Our EFG2026 Partners

PREMIER PARTNERS

GOLD PARTNERS

SILVER PARTNERS

Bronze Partners

Media Partner

The Halo Awards Application Partner

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Join 750+ impact leaders who are done with noise and ready for measurable results.
Complexity isn’t going away. Neither are the leaders ready to build through it.

Engage for Good Conference

The only event that brings corporate and nonprofit leaders in the same room as equals.

EFG2027 ThemeOpportunity in Complexity

What to Expect

Who’s in the Room

past attendees

Session Types

Breakouts

Breakouts

Workshops

Workshops

Summits

Summits

Main Stage

Main Stage

Sponsor a Track

PAST Speakers

Andrew J Troup

Artis Stevens

BJ Youngerman

Brian Kenner

Carl Nassib

Carol Cone

Dionn Schaffner

Elyse Cohen

Jane Maly

Nancy Molenda

Sheena Wilde

Taryn Bird

Want to be on the 2027 stage?

Testimonials

ANNA BOWDEN

BETH BENGTSON

NATALIA ALARCON

NANCY MOLENDA

TRACY GANTI

FRANK LAMBERTI

MAEVE SPENCE

DIANE CHEADLE

The Halo Awards

Pass Options

Thank You to Our EFG2026 Partners

Questions?

Ready to Connect?

Conference Tracks

EFG2027 Theme
Opportunity in Complexity