Philanthropy Day Agenda
A carefully curated day of keynotes, collaborative workshops and strategic networking designed to elevate your organization’s community impact.
Tuesday, October 6th
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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 and Steve Miller, hosted by Jane Clayson Johnson.
Wednesday, October 7th
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
Steve Miller, Trustee, The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation
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
Business and philanthropic leaders from across Utah will explore how philanthropy and the spirit of giving has evolved in our state. Panelists will discuss the intersection of business and philanthropy, trends in Utah’s philanthropy ecosystem, and how we are building the next generation of community and philanthropic leaders.
Panelists:
Nicole Robison, Founder, Swig
Eric Leavitt, The Leavitt Group, Executive Chairman and CEO
Joseph Grenny, The Other Side Academy, Co-founder and Chairman
Moderated by Sheri Dew, Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer, Deseret Management Corporation
11:10 am – 11:50 am
Partner Highlights
Aging Without an Address: Preparing for Utah's Silver Tsunami: Carol Hollowell, Switchpoint, Founder and CEO
Workforce Development in Rural Utah: Shane Smeed, Utah Tech President
Legacy and Landscape: Bridging Utah’s Natural History, Adventure, and Lasting Memories: Scott Strong, Department of Natural Resources
Creating Access for All to Youth Sports through Utah Youth Sports Giving Day: Michelle Smith, Miller Sports + Entertainment
11:50 am – 12:00 pm
Remarks: Brilliant Miller
Brilliant Miller, Trustee of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation
12:05 pm – 1:05 pm
Networking and Buffet Lunch
1:15 pm – 2:05 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.
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Philanthropy Session Afternoon Workshops
Workshop 1: Philanthropy in Complex, Multi-generational Families
Facilitators: Sokol Shtylla, Daria Teutonico and Nick Tedesco, National Center for Family Philanthropy
This session brings to life the Philanthropy in Complex Multigenerational Families report by exploring how giving transforms as families grow. Participants will learn about the common developmental phases of philanthropic families and the associated challenges and opportunities in balancing individual interests and the commitments of the collective family. In this interactive workshop participants will have the opportunity to explore core questions that can assist families to engage with this topic.
Workshop 2: Engaging the Next Generation in Philanthropy
Facilitator: Stefanie Borsari, 21/64
Facilitated by 21/64, a premier advising practice that specializes in next generation engagement, this workshop will provide an interactive experience for participants to clarify the legacy, values and vision that drive their philanthropic decisions, community leadership and conversations with family. Participants will have the opportunity to begin to explore their own philanthropic identity and discuss how to engage the next generation in family philanthropy.
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Networking and Refreshments
Enjoy drinks and treats from Swig.