Dallas Foundation

Rising
GENerosity

Inspiring and Empowering
the Next Generation of Dallas Changemakers

Rising GENerosity engages and educates the next generation of Dallas philanthropists — Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z — connecting them with the causes they care about most.

The program features Lunch and Learns with philanthropic experts, site visits to innovative nonprofits, and social and family volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

Rising GENerosity is tailored for leaders aged 25 to 50 who are eager to learn, engage, and expand their impact through strategic, intentional, and collaborative philanthropy.

Rising GENerosity Leadership Committee

Mark Auten

Colby Baer

OJ DeSouza

Shauna Ferguson

Alex Ferraro

Emily Floyd

Travis Floyd

Amanda Hill

Bobby Hill

Sherell Jefferson

AJ Krow

Mary Krow

Rebecca Landin

Luke McBride

Dupree Scovell

Taylor Steele

Heather Stevens

Connor Thomas

Courtney Underwood

Rhonda Williams

Program Overview

  • Lunch and learns featuring philanthropic subject experts and topics such as impact investing, nonprofit board service, donor advised funds vs. private foundations, and family philanthropy.
  • Site visits to impactful and innovative nonprofit organizations.
  • Social and family volunteer opportunities are planned throughout the year to help further connect you to the community and fellow philanthropists.
  • Participants are encouraged to donate a minimum of $500 towards a collective grant pool benefiting the nonprofit organizations visited during the year.

Who Should Join?

Rising GENerosity is tailored for leaders aged 25 to 50 who are eager to learn, engage, and expand their impact through strategic, intentional and collaborative philanthropy.

To learn more, contact Mackenzie Causey, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Donor Engagement,
at RisingGenerosity@dallasfoundation.org.

Schedule of Events

2026 Calendar

February 25

Kickoff Luncheon - Leadership Beyond the Game with Tyson Chandler

March 26

Lunch & Learn: Project Thrive Mental Health Collaborative

April 18

Family Volunteer Activity: Trusted World

April 28

Nonprofit Site Visit: Carson's Village

May 13

Nonprofit Site Visit: Restorative Farms

June 4

Summer Social

September 8

Lunch & Learn

September 26

Family Volunteer Activity: Team Impact (Field Day)

October

Nonprofit Site Visit: Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E.

November 19

Year-End Celebration

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