Today, May 9, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation is hosting its pioneering event in philanthropy, the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit.

The Summit is at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High St., West Chester). The Foundation invites all donors, philanthropists, corporate givers, and nonprofits to drop in from 8:00 AM-5:30 PM to learn how to make the most of their giving.

The Summit provides insights from experts to amplify giving in the community and also allows attendees to explore diverse giving vehicles and how to navigate corporate responsibility while gaining valuable business acumen from legal, tax, and financial luminaries.

This day-long event is the perfect opportunity to discuss nonprofit resources, maximize donor plans, and engage in illuminating panel discussions.

Additionally, The Summit offers the chance to enter to win exciting prizes, like an autographed DeVonta Smith Philadelphia Eagles football. Register to get your Raffle tickets for the EXPO prize drawing. The more nonprofit organizations you visit and speak with, the greater the chances of winning.*

Schedule of Events for the Day-Long Summit

8:00-9:00 AM: Nonprofit Networking Breakfast Reception

9:00-9:15 AM: Opening Remarks

9:15-10:00 AM: Community Reinvestment Act: what it is and how it can benefit nonprofit organizations

• Genevieve Chow: Community Affairs Officer, Office of the Controller of the Currency

• Henry Pyatt: Community Affairs Specialist, Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection, FDIC

10:30-11:30 AM: How to Build a Strong Major Donor Program

• Austin Detwiler: Senior Director, Amphil

11:30 AM-2:30 PM: Nonprofit Organization Expo Open*

11:45 AM: Landhope Farms grab & go lunch to learn available

12:00-1:00 PM: Panel Discussion: Resources for Nonprofit Organizations

• Michele Moll, Executive Director and Sheri Wilensky Burke, VEC Program Mgr., RSVP; Cindy Bergvall CPA, Director Catalyst Center for Nonprofit Management; Stephenie Stevens, Grants Director and Outreach Officer, Chester County Community Foundation

1:30-2:30 PM: Changing the Way Individuals & Businesses Give Back, A Next Generation Mobile Platform

• Carl Nassib: Founder and CEO, Rayze

3:00-4:00 PM: Charitable Gift Planning: A Primer. Offering an overview of various charitable giving techniques and best practices for individual and corporate donors

• Jacqueline Motyl, Partner, Fox Rothschild

4:30-5:30 PM: Panel Discussion: Impactful Giving; Legal, Tax, and Financial Planning Insights

• Jacqueline Motyl, Partner, Fox Rothschild; Joey Pflueger CPA, Bee Bergvall & Co.; Dominic Marinucci, RICP, WMCP, U Financial Group

5:30 PM: Closing Remarks

For more information, contact Karen Walter at karen.walter@firstbanknj.com.

Learn more about FirstBank Charitable Foundation and how First Bank remains committed to doing its part to help grow the economy and create value for shareholders and stakeholders with new branches, new markets, new products, and new technology. Currently, First Bank has approximately 293 employees and 26 locations throughout New Jersey in Burlington, Essex, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, and Somerset counties and Bucks, Chester, and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania, as well as an additional office in West Palm Beach, Florida.