Partnership for Excellence 2026
Connecting Nonprofit & Foundation Leaders Across Santa Barbara County
Date
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time
9:30 am – 4:15 pm (estimated)
Location
Bacara Hotel, Santa Barbara
Tickets
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Scholarships
Applications due July 31, 2026
About the Conference
For more than 30 years, the Partnership for Excellence has brought together nonprofit and foundation leaders from across Santa Barbara County for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration. Hosted by the Foundation Roundtable, this annual conference convenes nonprofit staff, board members, funders, and philanthropic partners to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping our communities.
$125 – Early Bird Discount (through 7/15/26)
$150 – Regular Registration (through 8/21/26)
For scholarship information, ADA requests, volunteer sign-ups, bus information, and additional details, visit the website.
Info@PartnershipForExcellence.org | (805) 500-8001 | www.partnershipforexcellence.org
Generous Sponsors
May & Bill Allison Foundation
Audacious Foundation
James S. Bower Foundation
Patricia and Paul Bragg Foundation
Cottage Health/Population Health Department
Crawford Idema Family Foundation
Hutton Parker Foundation
Ann Jackson Family Foundation
La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation
Linked Foundation
McCune Foundation
Henry E. & Lola Monroe Foundation
Mosher Foundation
Natalie Orfalea Foundation
Santa Barbara Foundation
Schiele Family Foundation
Eric & Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation
St. Francis Foundation
Stone Family Foundation
Towbes Foundation
Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation
United Way of Santa Barbara County
Wood-Claeyssens Foundation
Yardi Foundation
Zegar Family Foundation