Don't miss the premier event on employee relief funds.
Don't miss the premier event on employee relief funds.
For all those involved and interested in helping team members who are impacted by unforeseen disasters and personal hardships.
Relief fund best practices from industry experts at dynamic workshops, panels, and more.
Connect with peers from other organizations who are also dedicated to helping those in need.
Walk away with concrete ideas for improving relief fund activities and maximizing success.
Our agenda.
Our agenda.
KEY DATES & TIMES
Wednesday, February 4
5:00 - 7:00 PM | Check-in, Opening Reception & Hope Awards Ceremony
Thursday, February 5
8:00 - 9:00 AM | Check-in & Breakfast
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Summit Day One
Friday, February 6
8:00 - 9:00 AM | Breakfast
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM | Summit Day Two
Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments provided Thursday and Friday.
OPENING RECEPTION:
The Hope Awards
Join us as we kick off Granting Hope 2026 with our inaugural Hope Awards ceremony, celebrating outstanding commitment to employee relief.
INTERACTIVE SESSION:
The Essential Role of Storytelling
Explore the "Hero's Journey" and learn how to utilize the art of storytelling to boost fund engagement with Olympic medalist John K. Coyle.
PANEL:
Mastering Resilience: Harnessing Relief Fund Data
This panel will highlight tips for utilizing relief fund data to maximize success and support as many team members as possible.
PRESENTATION:
Compassion Meets Compliance
Back by popular demand, our co-founder Bryan Clontz breaks down the rules behind doing good. This session will help your organization make a meaningful impact while staying compliant.
PANEL:
Amplifying Impact: Relief Fund Marketing
This session will focus on strategies for promoting a relief fund to employees and donors. Learn how to boost awareness, build trust, and drive participation.
PRESENTATION:
Relief Beyond Boundaries
What happens when an employee’s hardship falls outside IRS emergency grant guidelines? This panel shares examples and actionable strategies for broadening relief efforts.
PANEL:
Disaster Preparedness
Preparedness is more important than ever, and the way we support communities before, during, and after crises is constantly evolving. This panel will delve into the full continuum of disaster response.
PRESENTATION:
Relief Fund Benchmarks
A deep dive into grant criteria data across hundreds of relief funds. This session will identify key trends, ranges, averages and more.
INTERACTIVE:
Networking Roundtables
Attendees will rotate through various topics for moderated peer discussions - including fundraising, disaster strategies, the use of AI, and more.
Featured speakers.
Featured speakers.
We've assembled an experienced group of professionals from various organizations to share their insights.
Marcus T. Coleman Jr.
United Way Worldwide
Bryan Clontz
Emergency Assistance Foundation
John Coyle
Olympic Medalist, Author, Professor
Drew Driggars
Builders FirstSource
Pete Gaynor
President of Bright Harbor
Melissa Hensley
NRG Energy
Henry Joe
Emergency Assistance Foundation
Rishi Kumar
Kashable
Jennifer Levasseur
Fresenius Medical Care
Abigail Lovell
Experian
Michelle Reichenbach
Emergency Assistance Foundation
Taylor Rhodes
Elevance Health CARES
Alexia Rodriguez
KW Cares
Jenny Calvert Rodriguez
Red Tab Foundation (Levi Strauss & Co.)
Sam Sheblak
Relief Fund Services Group
Pricing - full conference passes.
Pricing - full conference passes.
Registration for Granting Hope 2026 is now closed.
Meaningful networking.
Meaningful networking.
Connect with peers from a variety of organizations, including:
- Akamai
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Baxter
- Chick-fil-A, Inc.
- City Barbeque
- Elevance Health CARES, Inc
- Experian
- FirstService Corporation
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Georgia Power Foundation
- Hertz
- J.Crew Group
- JCPenney
- McKesson Foundation
- NRG Energy
- nVent
- Synchrony Foundation
- Target
- The Columbus Foundation
- The Minneapolis Foundation
- Travel + Leisure Co.
- Two Ten Footwear Foundation
- United Way Worldwide
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
“The summit was inspiring, empowering and motivating. I’m so happy to have been a part of it and even more excited to keep the momentum going. Thank you to EAF for being such a phenomenal partner and for hosting such a successful event—can’t wait for the next one!”
"Company relief funds support working families and lessen the burden on government resources. They’re also a great way for organizations to take care of their own. Big thanks to the team at the Emergency Assistance Foundation for an informative and engaging conference."
“Had a fantastic time speaking on a panel at Emergency Assistance Foundation's Granting Hope 2024 Summit. Feeling inspired having so many people focused on creating a financial safety net for their employees. We've seen first hand the impact hardship funds can have on financial and emotional well being. So whether you are just getting started or have been doing it for many years, cheers on the amazing work. This is how we help each other.”
“Thank you for hosting such an intentionally designed experience for relief fund leads, Emergency Assistance Foundation.”
Highlights from Granting Hope 2024.
Highlights from Granting Hope 2024.
Our 2024 event was a tremendous success! We we want to thank all of our attendees for a truly rewarding summit filled with meaningful connections, insightful takeaways, and a deepened commitment to taking care of team members in need.
