2025 Philanthropy Summit

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation (Foundation) is proud to announce advance registration is available now for the 2nd annual Philanthropy Summit scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West. Bringing together donors, nonprofit leaders, volunteers, and changemakers, the theme for the collaborate event this year is Mission: Possible, showing how local philanthropy continues to drive positive change even in uncertain times.

To kick off the high-energy and motivational event, award-winning author, TEDx speaker, social entrepreneur, and founder of 916 Ink Katie McCleary will deliver a keynote address “Because if Dinosaurs Can Fly, So Can We.” McCleary will explore how philanthropy can help our communities move from silos to solidarity and from cynicism to curiosity so we can tackle our biggest challenges together.

Following the keynote, the day will feature nine educational sessions tailored to philanthropists and nonprofits of all kinds, offering practical insights on building stronger nonprofit boards, trends in giving and fundraising, and new ways to grow impact and connections. The Philanthropy Summit will wrap up with the Foundation’s popular Celebration of Generosity, a spirited evening of food, drinks, and community that honors the shared impact of people who champion causes across our region.

A signature initiative for the Foundation, the upbeat event ties directly to its mission of growing local giving across El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties, through popular programs like Big Day of Giving and philanthropic services that help individuals, families, and businesses support the causes they care about.

More information about the 2025 Philanthropy Summit and advance registration is available at www.sacregcf.org/summit. And, for more information about Sacramento Region Community Foundation and ways to learn more about charitable giving, please visit www.sacregcf.org.

About Sacramento Region Community Foundation

Since 1983, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation has awarded over $275 million in grants and scholarships on behalf of local people, families, and businesses — and through its flagship program to grow charitable giving in the capital area, Big Day of Giving. The center of philanthropy in the capital area, the Foundation’s mission is to lead, serve, and inspire enduring philanthropy for a just and vibrant Sacramento region. Learn more at www.sacregcf.org.

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