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!
Keynotes
Avril Benoît
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) USA
Melanie Schnoll Begun
Morgan Stanley GIFT
Noah McMahon
Anonymous Philanthropy
Ted Hart
Author
Summit Voices
Meet the voices shaping philanthropy’s next chapter: from policy and practice to innovation and impact.
Alisia Robin
Sr. Manager Strategic Partnerships & Nonprofit Outreach at DAFgiving360
Amanda Brown Lierman
Vice President of Impact, Policy, and Engagement and the Executive Director of GoFundMe.org
Clare Golla
National Managing Director, Philanthropic Services at Bernstein Private Wealth Management
Crystal Thompkins
Director of Strategic Impact at Daylight
Dan Heist
Assistant Professor of Nonprofit Management and Social Impact at the George W. Romney Institute
Dien Yuen
CEO of Daylight
Drew Rabe
Managing Director, Head of Philanthropic Advisory at Brown Brothers Harriman
Elaine Chu
Vice President, Philanthropic Strategies, Private Donor Group at Fidelity Charitable
Erinn Andrews
Founder & CEO of GiveTeam
George Burnette
Philanthropic & Charitable Strategist at First Citizens Wealth
Jordan Richardson
Charitable Strategist at Ren
Julia Toffoli
Associate Managing Director at ideas42
Julie G Davitzº
Founder/CEO at Plus Media Solutions
Julie Hoffmann
Founder and CEO of JH Philanthropy
Katherine Katcher
Director, Partnership & Capital Mobilization Initiatives at Ownership Capital Lab
Kellie Kelleher Smith
Wealth Advisor at B&C Financial Advisors
Steve Turbek
Product Lead for Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund
Shea McCabe
Director in the Wealth Strategies Group at Bernstein Private Wealth Management
Liz Sessler
founding member of the CapShift Executive Team
Michael Zakaras
Director, Ashoka United States at Ashoka US
Mollie Van Horn
Executive Director of the Tawingo Fund
Patrice King Brickman
Co-founder and CEO of Inspire Access
Raymond Pettit
Leads Possibility Labs’ partnership work
Rosser Goodman
Founder / CEO at Tanō Rising Film
Sarah Welch
Managing Director at ideas42
Sharon Maier
Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Cornerstone Schools in Detroit
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.
Case Studies
Curated by 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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