Parent Fundraising Conference 2026

The Parent Fundraising Conference 2026 provides opportunities to strengthen your fundraising skills, learn best practices from peers, explore what other institutions are finding successful and connect with colleagues from colleges, universities and independent schools from around the country.

The PFC begins mid-afternoon on Monday, July 20 and will conclude after lunch on Wednesday, July 22. Registration includes all meals from Monday’s welcome reception through Wednesday’s lunch.

Early bird registration is $699 and runs until May 15.

Regular registration is $799 and is available from May 16 through July 1.

Already registered?

We have two hotels with room blocks. The Blackwell Inn is located on campus and the opening reception and Wednesday’s sessions will be at this location. This room block is SOLD OUT.

We’ve also arranged a room block at The Graduate, less than two miles from campus in the Short North Arts District—home to 300+ independent shops, incredible local restaurants and artful experiences. To make a reservation, please email Lexy Sheffield at alexis.sheffield@hilton.com.

More than 40 cities have direct flights to Columbus/CMH (John Glenn International Airport) and the airport is a short 15 minute drive from campus.

Questions? Contact Lynne Deshler at Deshler.4@osu.edu or Sarah Oliver at Oliver.631@osu.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ohio State!

Parent Fundraising Conference 2026

The Blackwell Inn & Pfahl Conference Center