PHILANTHROPY DAY
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026

AGENDA

Philanthropy Day Agenda

A carefully curated day of keynotes, collaborative workshops, and strategic networking designed to elevate your organization’s community impact.

6:30 pm

- 8:00 pm

Tuesday Dinner and Live Recording of the Deseret Voices Podcast with Gail Miller

Join us in Black Desert’s Tourmaline Ballroom on Tuesday evening for dinner and a special live recording of the Deseret Voices Podcast with Gail Miller.

8:00 am

- 9:00 am

Check-in and Breakfast Buffet

Check in and collect your Philanthropy Summit materials outside the Onyx Ballroom before enjoying a breakfast buffet on the North Terrace. Self-parking is complimentary.

9:00 am

- 9:15 am

Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:15 am

- 10:00 am

Keynote Speaker: Doris Kearns Goodwin—The Evolution of Philanthropy in America

Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Doris Kearns Goodwin will share her insights about the evolution of philanthropy in America. What have we learned in the last 250 years and where do we hope to go in the next 250 years?

10:00 am

- 10:45 am

Panel Discussion: The Evolution of Philanthropy in Utah

Local experts will share their perspectives on the evolution of philanthropy across Utah, reflecting on the progress we've made and exploring what the future holds for charitable giving in our state.

11:00 am

- 11:45 am

Partner Highlights

Discover how our key partners are making a lasting impact in the community through their initiatives and outreach efforts.

2:00 pm

- 3:15 pm

Philanthropy Panel: Voices from the Field

A candid conversation with non-profit leaders on building transparent, trust-based funder relationships.

11:45 am

- 12:00 pm

Remarks: Brilliant Miller

Brilliant Miller, Trustee of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation

12:00 pm

- 1:15 pm

Networking and Buffet Lunch

1:20 pm

- 2:00 pm

Legacy and Story Telling: A Multi-Generational Conversation

Across four generations, the Miller family has built a lasting legacy. Hear what lessons, values, and traditions are shaping the youngest generation today.

2:00 pm

- 2:15 pm

Break

2:15 pm

- 3:30 pm

Philanthropy Session Afternoon Workshops

Workshop 1: Philanthropy in Complex, Multi-generational Families: Balancing Individual Preference with Collective Purpose Workshop 2: Engaging the Next Generation in Philanthropy