Philanthropy Initiative programming helps visitors understand how Americans’ gifts of time, expertise, and resources continue to shape American history in all its complexity and reflect our nation’s ideas and ideals. In addition to the Power of Giving symposium, highlights include the Philanthropy Where You Are regional program series and Meet a Philanthropist program series. Object donation ceremonies, panel discussions, and Giving Tuesday activities also take place.
Past Symposiums
The Power of Giving 2023
Philanthropy's Impact on Social Justice
The Power of Giving 2020
Educational Equity
The Power of Giving 2019
Health and Medicine
The Power of Giving 2018
Culture and the Arts
The Power of Giving 2016
Sustainability and the Environment
The Power of Giving 2015
Launch of the Philanthropy Initiative
Other Programs
Philanthropy Where You Are: Miami
Philanthropy and the Arts: How Giving to and Through the Arts Can Transform Communities
Meet a Philanthropist
A Conversation with Helen LaKelly Hunt
