Engaging the Next Generation in Venture Philanthropy

In a breakout session, Jenna Biancavilla, Tony Fleo, and Seth Block shared lessons from the Dana Juett Residency, an SVP Dallas program designed to engage the next generation in venture […]

Measuring and Understanding Our Impact

Juan Clavijo of ORS Impact led a powerful session on how we measure what matters—highlighting practical tools and frameworks for understanding and evaluating impact across philanthropic and nonprofit work. The […]

SVP India: Growth, Impact, and the Power of Engagement

In his breakout session, Govind Iyer shared the remarkable growth story of SVP India—an affiliate that has become a national model for engaged philanthropy, nonprofit capacity building, and scalable impact. […]

Field Catalysts Workshop

In this engaging session, The Bridgespan Group introduced the concept of field catalysts—actors who help spark and sustain movements for equitable systems change. Through research insights and real-world examples, participants […]

Building a Strong Fundraising Board

In this practical session, Darian Rodriguez Heyman shared his top strategies for building a board that is engaged, empowered, and ready to fundraise. The PowerPoint presentation, Building a Strong Fundraising […]

The Power of Us

In his session on courageous collaboration, Darian Rodriguez Heyman offered a forward-looking vision of what’s possible when we lead with connection, trust, and collective purpose. His PowerPoint presentation, The Power […]

The Art of Storytelling

In her breakout session, Emily Esfahani Smith guided participants through The Art of Storytelling: How crafting meaningful narratives shapes identity, connection, and well-being. This session built on her broader work […]

The Power of Meaning

In her compelling session at the Global Summit, Emily Esfahani Smith shared insights from her book The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters, exploring how meaning—rooted in belonging, […]