Future of Nonprofit Organisations Sector 2023 - FNPOS

With over 1600 attendees, over 4000 registered guests, 3 panel discussions and over 30 exhibitors, the second Forum for the Future of the Non-Profit Sector, which focused on family giving, took place in Riyadh on Monday, October 9, 2023. The forum discussed the nonprofit sector’s future, its growth factors, and its role in society.

Prince Turki Al-Faisal, founder and trustee of the King Faisal Foundation, participated in a special session discussing charitable foundations in Saudi Arabia and their societal significance.

Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi and Ghassan Al-Sulaiman, chairman of the National Center for Family Businesses, attended the forum. The forum featured three main dialogue sessions, two special sessions, and an exhibition featuring more than 30 exhibitors. Participants included the Jeddah Institute for Speech and Hearing and Medical Rehabilitation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to treating individuals with communication disorders and hearing impairments.

The forum also discussed ways to transition from spontaneous to sustainable institutional support. A “Risk Studio” booth offered legal, financial, and administrative consultations for the nonprofit sector. These included guides and tools to help determine the most suitable nonprofit structure and address inquiries.