- Rochester Area Community Foundation

Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Rochester

Registration is closed.

Celebration of Giving is Rochester Area Community Foundation’s fall evening event, created to honor the individuals, families, and community partners who make our work possible. It is an evening to connect, celebrate, and be a part of something bigger.

Expect heartfelt stories, meaningful recognition, and a celebration of the people who make our community stronger.

Join us in recognizing this year’s Philanthropy Award honorees:

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Joe U. Posner Founders Award
Rich and Laurie Riedman

Engaged volunteerism, a strategic approach to grantmaking, and enthusiasm for making connections in Ontario County exemplify our founder’s vision for positive change.

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Philanthropy Award
Jerry Fisher, PhD and Jonathan Rosenfeld

These passionate champions of philanthropic giving and the Community Foundation are deeply committed to making philanthropy more inclusive and impactful.

Philanthropy Award
Philip L. Burke, Esq.

A trusted estate planning attorney, active volunteer, and former Community Foundation Board member, Phil is a valued connector within the philanthropic community.

Featured Entertainment

Three women in vibrant formal dresses and bright lipstick with classical string instruments.

The String Queens is a dynamic trio whose authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound inspires diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine. The Washington, D.C.-based group has performed at Carnegie Hall and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Check out their music here.

Parking, Arrival, and Accessibility

Valet parking is available free of charge at the Hyatt Regency’s drive-up entrance. Lot parking is attached to the hotel in the South Avenue Garage. Hotel access is on the second floor. Please request parking validation at check-in if you use the garage.

Check-in will be in the Main Lobby of the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

The event space is accessible via both elevators and escalators from the parking garage to the ballroom level. ASL interpretation will be available during the program.

Photography & Videography

Photos and video will be taken during the event for use on the Community Foundation’s social media, website, publications, and emails.

Featured Entertainment

Parking, Arrival, and Accessibility

Photography & Videography

Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

Generosity Sponsors

Patron Sponsors