Opening Plenary Session: United in Giving, Then and Now

Approaching its 250th anniversary, our nation has the opportunity—and the obligation—to reflect: How can these United States truly recognize the contributions of all who live here? And how can we work together on the path toward our ultimate goal: a multiracial, multicultural democracy where everyone belongs? Ashleigh Gardere, President of PolicyLink, will guide us through an exploration into the role of charitable giving in our nation’s history, and how place-based philanthropy can catalyze the civic engagement that makes this future possible – for the next 250 years and beyond.