Year-End Giving, Lasting Impact: Investing in Education Through Scholarships
Meet the Speakers
Abigail Seldin
Chief Growth Officer
How Scholarship America designs and runs scholarships, from applications through payments and impact reporting.
How Scholarship America designs and runs scholarships, from applications through payments and impact reporting.
Miki Akimoto
Vice President, Philanthropic Advisory Services
Private foundation rules, IRS approval for scholarships and year-end grantmaking.
Private foundation rules, IRS approval for scholarships and year-end grantmaking.
Katie Collins
Founder and Principal
Pathway Philanthropic Solutions
Advising families on values-based giving, with a focus on multi-generational families.
Advising families on values-based giving, with a focus on multi-generational families.
Lisa Barr
Vice President, Development, West
How donors use donor-advised funds for scholarships and year-end grants.
How donors use donor-advised funds for scholarships and year-end grants.
As December 31 approaches, individuals, families and foundations have an opportunity to make thoughtful, strategic decisions about their charitable giving. Scholarships offer a powerful way to turn philanthropic priorities into lasting impact, expanding access to education through four-year degrees, trade school, certifications, and emergency aid that helps students stay on track.
Join Scholarship America and leaders in philanthropy, charitable giving, and wealth planning for a conversation about aligning your year-end giving with the values and outcomes that matter most to you. Panelists will explore how scholarships can advance priorities such as reducing student debt, expanding economic mobility, and creating opportunities for the next generation.
We’ll also cover the practical considerations, from making year-end gifts through private foundations and donor-advised funds to incorporating charitable giving into a broader wealth plan. You’ll learn how scholarship programs can be established and administered without adding complexity for donors or their families.
Whether you’re planning your family’s charitable giving, managing a foundation, or advising clients, you’ll leave with practical insights to help you make informed decisions before December 31 and create impact that lasts well beyond year-end.