GENEROUS.LIFE SAN ANTONIO

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San Antonio, tx

The heart and soul of the Generous.Life San Antonio movement embodies a decades-long vision to successfully transfer the generous hearts of this community intergenerationally to the next generation—approaching philanthropy and community engagement with a steward mindset. Our events aim to transcend the transactional nature of philanthropy and amplify the impact we can have in our community and around the world. Our events are not fundraisers. They are a source of inspiration and encouragement—within community—to meet each person where they are and multiply our collective generosity.

Upcoming Events

All events are inspiring, educational, and safe from solicitation. We host 4-6 per year and encourage you to add the live events to your calendar. We look forward to seeing you!

luncheon with H.E. Butt Foundation

August 28, 2024
11:45 am

Join Generosity: San Antonio on Wednesday, August 28th for a luncheon with H.E. Butt Foundation.

housing matters

September 11, 2024
6:30 pm

Join Generous.Life San Antonio on Wednesday, September 11th for a conversation on affordable housing.

Recent Events

Generous Leaders

Our community is filled with deeply generous leaders and we believe in elevating their voices and perspectives. Hear from Lance Villio Generosity: Nashville Founder and Executive Director The Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.

Our Community Model

Foster a movement of radical global generosity.

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Philanthropic Salon’s

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Taste of Generosity

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groups

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Special Access Experiences

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Generous.life San Antonio Director

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Brent Blonkvist
Generous.life San antonio Director

Brent Blonkvist is an enthusiastic Christ follower, husband, father, entrepreneur and investor—endeavoring to prioritize in that order! He is a co-founder and managing principal at Palingen Capital, an evergreen holding company that partners with legacy-minded owners in the lower middle market. Brent is also a co-founder of The Long Drink Company, a refreshing citrus soda with a premium liquor kick from Finland, and a founding advisor at Avenir Growth Capital, a New York based growth equity firm. Brent started his career at HSBC, where he worked in the Structured Finance & Advisory group focused on the energy sector. His move into entrepreneurship and private investing began with a media technology company creating a space for more civilized conversation online, called Odyssey.

After spending a decade in New York City, Brent moved back to his hometown of San Antonio, Texas in 2022 with his wife, Alex, and their two children, Clementine and Kit. Since then, they have welcomed a third child, Lumina! They attend First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio.

Brent serves on the national board of Generous.Life (NYC) and champions the local Generous.Life San Antonio chapter. He loves CrossFit, swimming, hiking, art, and music. Brent holds a B.S. in international business and finance from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Community Highlights

BECOME A MEMBER

Our goal is to unite a community of like-minded individuals pursuing a generous lifestyle, forming new friendships, and embracing extreme hospitality. Members of GENEROUS.LIFE relish in riveting events, elegant discussions, adventurous trips, and personal growth within their family’s generosity. Membership also grants access to knowledgeable speakers, small group cohorts, and best-in-class content for maximizing your legacy.