Building Blocks Schedule
8:00 | Breakfast, Welcome & Morning Announcements
BREAKFAST SPONSORED BY COMMERCE TRUST
8:25 – 9:30 | Opening Keynote: The Science of Trust – Cherian Koshy
Cherian Koshy opens the day with a look at the science of trust and its power to inspire generosity and lasting legacy. Full session description to come.
9:30 | Break
BREAK SPONSORED BY UMB & UMKC FOUNDATION
9:50 – 10:50 | A Legacy Giving Framework for Enduring Philanthropy – Michael Geis
Michael Geis presents a practical framework for building legacy giving programs designed to endure. Full session description to come.
10:50 | Break
BREAK SPONSORED BY STARLIGHT & CRESCENDO INTERACTIVE
11:10 – 12:15 | Panel — The Trust Equation: How Relationships Shape Generosity and Legacy
A moderated discussion of how trust is built, maintained, and sometimes lost in philanthropic and legacy-planning relationships — from the perspectives of nonprofit leaders, advisors, attorneys, and donors and families. Confirmed panelists include Elizabeth Keever (Harvesters) and Jonathan Klem (Midwest Trust), with additional panelists to be announced.
12:15 | Lunch
LUNCH SPONSORED BY MIDWEST TRUST & WASHBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
1:15 – 2:15 | Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Town Square – Next-Level Charitable Gift Annuities: Uncommon Applications — Focus on the Donor! – Chris McGurn, PNC
Paseo – Ethics – Kevin Conley, Baker University (session details to come)
Brush Creek – Fundamentals for Newer Professionals – Joseph Growney
2:15 | Break
BREAK SPONSORED BY KANSAS CITY REPERTORY THEATRE
2:40 – 3:30 | Closing Session – Cherian Koshy
Session details to be announced.
3:30 | Closing Remarks
