Please plan to join us for our next Philanthropy Innovation Summit on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, for a day of learning, connection, and community.
The Philanthropy Innovation Summit is a signature event of Stanford PACS, designed exclusively for individual and family philanthropists to learn and connect in a non-solicitation environment. It is an invitation-only gathering that presents exceptional opportunities for attendees to explore new strategies and approaches to giving and impact. This year’s Summit program is inspired by a renewed sense of urgency and focus on exploring the essential connections between humanity and technological innovation, democracy, and societal health.
Join us to explore opportunities for impact with Tegan Acton, Chris Anderson, Neerja Birla, Cecilia A. Conrad, John Danhakl, Jane Fonda, Cynthia Bissett Germanotta, Don Gips, Mellody Hobson, Brian Hooks, Freada Kapor Klein, Kathy Kwan, Haven Ley, Nancy Lindborg, Terri Ludwig, Frank McCourt, Anna-Lisa Miller, Missy Narula, John Palfrey, Rachel Pritzker, Jeff Raikes, Tricia Raikes, Mike Schroepfer, Allison Scott, Liz Simons, Lisa Sobrato Sonsini, Nicole Taylor, Cari Tuna, Fay Twersky, Alice Waters, and others. Connect and reconnect with peers, and leave with tools, resources, and ideas to create meaningful social change.
Through plenary conversations and salon discussions, we will explore ideas and opportunities for addressing some of today’s most enduring and existential issues, such as:
- Advancing social progress by investing in women and disadvantaged communities
- Philanthropy’s role in shaping the digital revolution
- Resourcing equity and democracy
- Investing in the future of work
- Role of media in strengthening civic engagement
- Youth justice and wellbeing
- Climate and sustainability
Our speakers will draw from their experience and expertise to offer diverse perspectives and approaches to effective philanthropic strategy and impact, through topics like:
- Aligning philanthropic operating models with goals and values
- Diversified portfolio approach to social problem solving
- Systems thinking for scaling and delivering impact
- Trust-based and collaborative approaches to philanthropy
- Building a family foundation
- Closing the equity gap through impact investing
We hope to see you on March 5, 2025 at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center at Stanford University for a day of learning, sharing, and inspiration.
Register now using the password you received with your invitation.
Summit attendance is by invitation only and non-transferrable. To nominate an attendee, or propose topics to explore, please email us at pacssummit@stanford.edu.
Confirmed Speakers
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Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society
The Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS) is a global interdisciplinary research center and publisher of the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR). Stanford PACS develops and shares knowledge to improve philanthropy, strengthen civil society, and address societal challenges. By creating a shared space for scholars, students, and practitioners, Stanford PACS informs policy and social innovation, philanthropic investment, and nonprofit practice.