Conference & Event Services Now Available Through the Extension Foundation

The Extension Foundation is excited to announce a newly expanded suite of Conference & Event Services, offering support to Land-grant university professionals and partner organizations to streamline planning and execution of meetings, workshops, and conferences. These services offer support in four core areas:

• Registration & Financial Management. From secure payment processing to accounts receivable/payable, the Foundation manages all transaction workflows and provides transparent post-event financial reconciliation and reporting. Registration forms are customized to capture relevant participant details.
• Planning & Design. The Foundation partners with clients to design cohesive events aligned with strategic goals. Services include venue sourcing and contracting, program structure, and more. 
• Marketing & Communications. To boost attendance and engagement, the team handles email campaigns, event branding, website and landing page production, and attendee communications from before to after the event. Post-event evaluations are also supported, enabling organizers to collect and analyze participant feedback. 
• Facilitation & Learning. Experienced facilitators are available to lead breakout sessions, stakeholder engagement dialogues, and interactive workshops. Additionally, the Foundation can provide pre- and post-event training, including courses like Crucial Conversations, Crucial Influence, leadership intensives, and team-building programs. 

The Conference & Event Services were piloted in 2025 with the National Urban Extension Leaders and with the Southern Region Program Leaders Network (PLN). 

For more information or to discuss how the Extension Foundation can support your next event, please visit us online at www.extension.org. The direct link to the Conference & Event Services Page can be found here. 

About the Extension Foundation

The Extension Foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports the nationwide Cooperative Extension System — the network of 112 Land-grant Universities that bring research and education directly into communities across the United States. Created by Extension leaders, the Foundation serves as the national infrastructure that helps this system scale its impact.

Through technology platforms, artificial intelligence tools, national programs, communications, and professional development, the Extension Foundation strengthens the ability of Cooperative Extension to respond to emerging challenges in agriculture, health, environment, and community development. Every dollar is reinvested to ensure that Extension professionals and institutions have the tools, resources, and support they need to serve people where they live and work.