Animal Grantmakers honors the intrinsic dignity, autonomy, potential, and worth of all people and values the diversity of views, expertise, opinions, backgrounds, and experiences of its audience.

The Animal Grantmakers Annual Conference is intended to provide a one-of-a-kind opportunity for funders of animal protection and causes that intersect with animal issues to: network; hear from leading experts on many challenging issues, topics, and trends relevant to their funding activities; and, enhance their grantcraft.

To that end, this conference promotes an environment that is inclusive, welcoming, supportive, collaborative, and productive for all participants, including speakers, attendees, vendors, sponsors, and staff/consultants.

To ensure a successful conference, all participants are expected to abide by the following principles:

• Kindness and courtesy toward fellow participants
• Open and respectful communication
• Respect for diversity of opinions
• Professionalism

Animal Grantmakers, and its agents, may take any action deemed necessary, including immediate removal from the conference without warning or refund, against any participant who engages in inappropriate behavior.