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