Working Media Invited To Attend Moonridge Foundation’s 13th Annual Philanthropy Leaders Summit, Friday, Sept. 20

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WORKING MEDIA INVITED TO ATTEND MOONRIDGE FOUNDATION’S 13^TH ANNUAL PHILANTHROPY LEADERS SUMMIT, FRIDAY, SEPT. 20
Dynamic Guest Speakers Include Shania Twain,
Celebrity Chef Aarón Sánchez, More

WHAT:
Working media are invited to attend the Moonridge Foundation’s 13^th annual Philanthropy Leaders Summit. Themed “Where the Future of Giving is Going,” this year’s summit will bring together 500 changemakers in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada. As Nevada’s only statewide philanthropy summit, attendees will explore best practices in giving and leverage the collective wisdom of their peers to drive impactful social innovation to help shape the future of their giving.

A forum for grant makers, the Philanthropy Leaders Summit is open to media as well as corporate funders, family foundations, individual philanthropists and community leaders interested in immersing themselves in dynamic discussions and hearing invaluable insights about emerging trends in giving. This year’s summit aims to inspire attendees to elevate their philanthropic efforts for future generations, unlocking the potential to create lasting, positive change in communities across Nevada and beyond.

SPEAKERS/EMCEES:

• Legendary singer and philanthropist Shania Twain
• Celebrity chef Aarón Sánchez, who is known for his roles on “MasterChef” and “Chopped” as well as his philanthropic work with chef Emeril Lagasse
• Gary Michelson of Michelson Philanthropies
• Megan Bradley of Lady Gaga’s Born this Way Foundation
• Ovation Development chief operating officer Jess Molasky and the co-chair of the Moonrise Next Gen Philanthropy Group
• Emcee Punam Mathur
• Emcee Staci Alonso

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

• Julie Murray, board president, Moonridge Group Philanthropy Advisors
• MaryGrace Rendina, senior program director, Moonridge Group Philanthropy Advisors
• Verdi DiSesa, board chair, Tahoe Fund
• Par Tolles, CEO, Tolles Development
• Annie Zucker, co-chair, PLS Advisory Committee
• Brian Gordon, Applied Analysis at 12 p.m.
• Chef Aaron Sanchez at 9:30 a.m.
• Chef Justin Frederickson at 9:30 a.m.

WHEN:
Friday, Sept. 20
Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m.
Recommended media call time is 8:15 a.m.
Event to take place 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE:
This year’s summit will take place simultaneously at the following locations:

• City Of Las Vegas’ city council chambers at 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, N 89101
• Nevada Museum of Art at 160 W. Liberty St., Reno, NV 89501 

TICKETS:
Tickets to the summit in Las Vegas, Reno and online are available for $95 per guest. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. 

MEDIA RSVP
Media interested in attending the summit are invited to RSVP to Vanessa Thill at vanessa@thevoxagency.com  by Thursday, Sept. 19. 

ABOUT THE MOONRIDGE FOUNDATION
The Moonridge Foundation (TMF) is dedicated to enhancing community philanthropy and volunteerism. Established by Moonridge Group in 2014, TMF serves as a donor-advised fund and fiscal sponsor and is a grant-making 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation.
https://www.moonridgefoundation.org

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Vanessa Thill/ Erika Pope
The Vox Agency
vanessa@thevoxagency.com, erika@thevoxagency.com
(469) 226-4723, (702) 249-2977

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