The second annual Philanthropy Summit set for Sept. 15 is expected to sell out. This year’s theme is “Mission: Possible, showing how local philanthropy continues to drive positive change even in uncertain times.” Photo courtesy of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – The Sacramento Region Community Foundation will hold the second annual Philanthropy Summit on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West.

Bringing together donors, nonprofit organization leaders, volunteers and changemakers, the collaborate event’s theme this year is “Mission: Possible, showing how local philanthropy continues to drive positive change even in uncertain times.”

To kick off the high-energy motivational event, award-winning author, TEDx speaker, social entrepreneur and founder of 916 Ink Katie McCleary will deliver a “Because if Dinosaurs Can Fly, So Can We” keynote address.

McCleary will explore how philanthropy can help communities move from silos to solidarity and from cynicism to curiosity so we can tackle our biggest challenges together.

Following the keynote address will be nine educational sessions offering practical insights about building stronger nonprofit organization boards, trends in giving and fundraising, and new ways to grow impact and connections.

The Philanthropy Summit will conclude with the Sacramento Region Community Foundation’s Celebration of Generosity, a spirited evening of food, drinks and community that honors the shared impact of those who champion causes across the region.

“The Philanthropy Summit is about rethinking the powerful relationship between nonprofits and donors and the collective impact they can create,” said Sacramento Region Community Foundation CEO Kerry Wood. “We believe everyone has something to give to their community and the summit is a chance to come together, learn from each other and lead with heart to create real change right here in the Sacramento region.”

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

Similar to its inaugural year in 2024, organizers said, the summit is expected to sell out. In fact, a portion of the event, Association of Fundraising Professionals California Capital Chapter’s National Philanthropy Day, is already sold out but plenty of other options are still available.

More information about the 2025 Philanthropy Summit and advance registration is available at www.sacregcf.org/summit.

Since 1983, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation has awarded more than $275 million in grants and scholarships on behalf of local individuals, families, and businesses, and through its flagship program to grow charitable giving with the Big Day of Giving. The foundation's mission is to lead, serve and inspire enduring philanthropy for a just and vibrant Sacramento region.

For more information about the Sacramento Region Community Foundation and ways to learn more about charitable giving, visit online www.sacregcf.org.