Philanthropy Forum at Wolf TrapInspiring conversations with leading philanthropists and community partners

Building a Movement: Leveraging Passion, Philanthropy, and Partnership to Create Change

The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts hosts a series of unique workshops and luncheons at the Center for Education at Wolf Trap addressing philanthropy from the donor's perspective. Now in its 9th year, the Philanthropy Forum at Wolf Trap features a combination of practical and inspirational programs exploring personal and institutional philanthropic missions and the rewards of charitable giving.

Events include inspiring conversations with leading philanthropists and community partners on topics such as community involvement, children and philanthropy, charitable missions and giving plans, and creating a meaningful legacy. Guests include individuals, corporate and foundation leaders, and community partners.

For more information, please contact Amy Turcotte in the Wolf Trap Development Office at (703) 255-1927 or amyt@wolftrap.org.

Speakers have included: 

• Norma C. Ramsey, Director, W. Russell and Norma Ramsey Foundation
• Emily Rothberg, Southeast Community Involvement Leader, Deloitte Services LP
• Amr ElSawy, President and CEO, Noblis
• Michael N. Harreld, President, PNC Bank, Greater Washington Area
• Julie L. Rogers, President, The Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
• Bill Shore, Founder and Executive Director, Share Our Strength
• Alma Powell, Chair, America's Promise – The Alliance for Youth and Author, My Little Wagon and America's Promise
• Robert G. Ottenhoff, President and CEO, GuideStar
• Darrell Green, Founder, Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation; President, Darrell Green Mortgage; National Spokesperson, Wolf Trap Education; Former Washington Redskin
• Sheila C. Johnson, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist; CEO, Salamander Development, LLC
• James V. Kimsey, Founding CEO and Chairman Emeritus, America Online
• Victoria P. Sant, Co-ounder and President, The Summit Foundation and The Summit Fund of Washington
• Dr. Jaylee Montague Mead, Trustee, Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Family Foundation