Where Philanthropy’s Future Takes Shape
Join changemakers, innovators, and visionary leaders for the 2025 DAF Giving Summit in Washington, D.C. where today’s conversations become tomorrow’s collaborations, and the future of giving is forged. Stay tuned for more agenda details coming soon!
Keynote Speakers
Alana Stott
Blue Rose Foundation
Amy Danforth
Board Member & Philanthropist
Avril Benoît
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) USA
Dean Stott, MBE
Former British Special Forces, World Record Holder, Adventurer, and Philanthropist
Holly Welch Stubbing
National Philanthropic Trust
James Lankford
U.S. Senator, State of Oklahoma
Jimmy Panetta
U.S. Representative, State of California
Ken Kies
Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Melanie Schnoll Begun
Morgan Stanley GIFT
Noah McMahon
Anonymous Philanthropy
Ron Ransom
American Endowment Foundation (AEF)
Sara Barba
Integer
Ted Hart
CEO
Summit Voices
Meet the voices shaping philanthropy’s next chapter: from policy and practice to innovation and impact.
Big Ideas
Allison Fine
Every.org
Amanda Brown Lierman
GoFundMe.org
Bleu Blakslee, IPA
Expert Fundraising Advisor
Jordan Richardson
Ren
Maggie Spicer
Philanthropic Venture Advisor, Venture Partner
Mollie Van Horn
Tawingo Fund
Patrice King Brickman
Inspire Access
Raymond Pettit
Possibility Labs
Sharon Maier
Cornerstone Schools
Shaping the Future of Giving
Bert Feuss
Strategic Advisor
Crystal Thompkins
Daylight Advisors
Dan Heist
DAF Research Collaborative, Bringham Young University
Danielle Vance-McMullen
DAF Research Collaborative, De Paul University
Drew Rabe
Brown Brothers Harriman
Elisa Zygmunt
Vanguard Charitable
Erinn Andrews
GiveTeam
Randy Strickland
Westfuller Advisors
Tim Freundlich
ImpactAssets
Strategies for Impact
In partnership with Advisors in Philanthropy (AiP)
Clare Golla
Bernstein Private Wealth Management
George Burnette
First Citizens Wealth
Julie Hoffmann
JH Philanthropy
Kellie Kelleher Smith
B&C Financial Advisors
Lisa Barr
National Philanthropic Trust
Liz Sessler
CapShift
Katherine Katcher
Ownership Capital Lab
Michael Zakaras
Ashoka US
Shea McCabe
Bernstein Private Wealth Management
Lunch Labs
Alisia Robin
DAFgiving360
Ben Pierce
Acadia Squam Group
Dien Yuen
Daylight Advisors
Elaine Chu
Fidelity Charitable
Julia Toffoli
ideas42
Sarah Welch
ideas42
Steve Turbek
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund
Featured Sessions
Impact Lunch Labs
Midday table sessions where ideas become action plans, designed to be hands-on and collaborative.
Keynotes
Big-stage moments that challenge your thinking and inspire bold action.
Breakouts
Choose from multiple tracks to dive deeper into the ideas and strategies that matter most to you.
Breakfast Roundtables
Start your day with lively, focused discussions on timely topics, hosted by experts and peers.
Tracks
Big Ideas
Big Ideas sessions each zoom in on one powerful theme, delivering three TED-style talks that hit the topic from multiple angles from three dynamic thought leaders. In less than an hour, you’ll collect fresh insights, unexpected perspectives, and actionable ideas you can put to work right away — whether we’re talking about unlocking DAF assets for greater impact, harnessing AI innovation, engaging the next generation in the great wealth transfer, or reimagining donor stewardship.
Strategies for Impact
In partnership with Advisors in Philanthropy (AiP)
Explore real-world strategies that drive meaningful results. Through practical case studies, you’ll hear how advisors, sponsors, and charities are navigating donor stewardship, meeting diverse donor needs, engaging multiple generations, and mobilizing significant gifts for lasting change. Whether you advise clients directly or support them from within a DAF program or nonprofit, you’ll leave with ideas you can adapt to your own work.
Shaping the Future of Giving
Philanthropy is undergoing a profound transformation—driven by next-generation donors, new research, and innovative connections between advisors, sponsors, and nonprofits. This track explores how the donor-advised fund ecosystem is adapting to changing values, evolving expectations, and the demand for greater impact.
Session Highlights
While the full agenda is coming soon, here’s a taste of the timely, thought-provoking topics you can expect:
Policy & Regulatory Outlook
What’s ahead for DAFs in the shifting political and policy environment.
Leveraging DAFs for Greater Impact
Strategies to unlock the full potential of charitable capital.
AI Innovation in Philanthropy
How emerging technologies can strengthen donor engagement and decision-making.
Next-Gen & Wealth Transfer
Insights on engaging the next wave of donors as more than $12 trillion changes hands.
Multi-Generational Giving
Navigating family dynamics and creating lasting philanthropic legacies.
Donor Stewardship
Building authentic relationships that drive long-term impact.
Advocacy & the Future of Giving
How cross-sector coalitions are shaping the next chapter for donor-advised funds.
Cross-Sector Collaboration
Strengthening the ties between nonprofits, advisors, and donors.
Agenda
Capital Bus Tour: Explore the capital’s history, philanthropy landmarks, and hidden gems with fellow Summit attendees.
Charity Showcase Welcome Reception: Network with peers while celebrating our nonprofit sponsors and the impact they make.
Breakfast Roundtables
Opening Keynote + Breakouts
Impact Lunch Labs
Keynotes + Breakouts
Decatur House Reception: An evening networking event in one of D.C.’s most historic venues.
Breakfast Roundtables
Morning Keynote + Breakouts
Collaborative Working Sessions
Closing Keynote: Leave the Summit inspired and ready to put ideas into action.
Working together for a better tomorrow.
Summit FAQ
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