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generous.life new york

Generous.Life New York is a group of leaders spurring on one another to experience philanthropy with more joy, wisdom, and in community.

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New York City

Established in 2017, 10 Founders came together to launch the Generosity:NY movement. In just a few years we were serving over 1000 families and the results were astounding! The families were experiencing significantly more joy, which led to more giving (30% or $60,000 on average, per family per year). The New York City market continues to lead the way, and serve as the epicenter of the movement. Our members represent high-capacity leaders across finance, start-up, sports, fashion, real estate, art, music, web3, and more. 

With 12 events, gatherings and experiences annually, we are blessed to play a critical role in the lives of local leaders and beyond.

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!

Featured Event

GENEROUS LIFE NY WINE NIGHT
SALON SPOTLIGHT: EDIFY

January 30, 2025 - 6:30pm

Join us for an exclusive evening featuring Edify. We will enjoy wine and appetizers, connect with generous friends, and hear about the amazing work Edify is involved in around the world.

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25th Annual Alliance Men's Ski Trip

January/February 2025

Crooked Creek Ranch – Fraser, Colorado Week One: Sunday, January 26th – Thursday, January 30th Week Two: Sunday, February 2nd – Thursday, February 6th

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homes of hope build with ywam san diego/baja

April 3-6, 2025
Ensenada, Mexico

Join us for an extraordinary journey where generosity meets action, teamwork forges unity, and the spirit of giving transforms lives.

We’ll bring 40 people together to build two homes in just two days.

YES, in one weekend, we’ll help break the cycle of generational poverty for two families in need.

No building experience is required—this trip is for all ages, and we encourage you to bring the whole family! (We’ll have kids as young as six joining us!)

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Women's Retreat With Darleen Santore

May 2-4, 2025
Location: TBD

Save the date for an unforgettable Women’s Retreat featuring the incredible Coach Dar.

Darleen Santore, known as Coach Dar, is a renowned performance coach for CEOs and elite athletes from the NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB. As the founder of Performance Meets Purpose Consulting and author of The Art of Bouncing Back, Coach Dar will inspire and empower you to overcome challenges and thrive.

Mark your calendar—this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Coming Soon

Bighorn Fly Fishing Xperience

May 15-19, 2025
Location: Billings, Montana

Come get what you need without expectations or stressful agendas. Recharge, refresh, and recalibrate. Let’s eat, fish, rest, and laugh. Wake up each day and do it again. We’ll fish on the world-famous Bighorn River for three solid days. Enjoy leisurely meals together and sit around a bonfire relaxing with a cigar in one hand and a beverage in the other.
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SHARING THE JOY OF GENEROSITY

November 13, 2024
6:30 pm

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion titled “Sharing the Joy of Generosity”, where we explore the impact of philanthropy through personal stories and effective strategies for giving.

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How are we doing?

October 29, 2024
6:30 pm

Join Generous.Life New York on Tuesday, October 29th for a follow up conversation on mental health and wellbeing. This event will center on caring for kids, families, and one another.

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Recent Events

Inaugural Gala

December 4, 2024
Rockefeller Plaza

Our inaugural gala was a resounding success, thanks to the spirited community whose shared faith, purpose, and passion for generosity ignited a truly memorable holiday celebration.

The evening featured uplifting messages from our keynote speaker, NY Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst, and YWAM Homes of Hope founder Sean Lambert, who shared the life-changing impact Homes of Hope has had on families worldwide.

The gala was also a special moment to welcome and introduce our new CEO, Tim Vickers, who shared his faithful vision for the bright future of Generous.Life.

The night concluded with an unforgettable grand finale: watching the iconic Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting up close—a bucket-list experience we’ll treasure forever.

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Generous Leaders

Our community is filled with deeply generous leaders and we believe in elevating their voices and perspectives. Hear from Dr. A.R. Bernard author, teacher, mentor and pastor of the Christian Cultural Center Megachurch in Brooklyn, New York.

Our Community Model

Foster a movement of radical global generosity.

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Philanthropic Salon’s

Our Philanthropic Salons are designed to evaluate givers around strategic giving. Evaluating methodology & opportunity for giving wisely.

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Taste of Generosity

Our Generosity Meals are intimate and luxurious spaces to break bread and talk with other givers about the inspiration behind giving.

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Small
Groups

The few that unite in passion for a cause, dive deeper into that topic and activation together

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Special Access Experiences

Our Donor Experiences are unique off-site real-world experiences that mix purpose and adventure for donors to uniquely experience a topic or issue.

Local Partners & Sponsors

Interested in partnering with us?

Email our Generous Cities Director, Logan Gentry.

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GeneroUS.LIFE NEW YORK Founders Circle

All events are provided at no cost to members because of the extreme generosity of a few Founders. The Founders Circle is critical to the funding, direction and health of the local community.

Al Miyashita
Andy Aran
April & Graham Smith
Bob & Leslie Doll
Bob & Luda Foresman
Bob & Wendy Bentson
Brad & Gretchen Richter
Brent Blonkvist
Brian Hanse
Brook Hazelton
Chuck Davis
David & Jean Park 
David Metcalf
David Ward
DG & Gini Elmore
Don Stahl
Dwight & Sally Jacobsen
Ed & Judy Morgan
Max Hooper
Elmer Huh
Irene and Bill McCutchen
Janice Worth
Jeremy & Krista Carroll
Jess Correll
Jessica Lindsey
Jim Vickers
Joe & Liz Venturato
Joe Bucci
John & Karen Stanley
John and Hee Jung Moon
John Scott Carpenter
Joseph Stewart
Kate Gardner
Kurt & Cindy Kewecke
Mark & Heather Borst
Mark & Laura Pflug
Megan Gjovig
Michael and Priscilla Rossi
Patrick Sells
Ralph Veerman
Richard Buckner
Rose-Marie Fox
Ruth & MArk Mellilo
Sally Lloyd Jones
Scott & Gretchen Boardman
Scott Coppola
SD Roy
Sean Fieler
Steve Hicks
Terry & Nicola Mullen
Tim Parker
Tom Cole
Wilma Jordan

Al Miyashita
Andy Aran
April & Graham Smith
Bob & Leslie Doll
Bob & Luda Foresman
Bob & Wendy Bentson
Brad & Gretchen Richter
Brent Blonkvist
Brian Hanse
Brook Hazelton
Chuck Davis
David & Jean Park 
David Metcalf
David Ward
DG & Gini Elmore
Don Stahl
Dwight & Sally Jacobsen
Ed & Judy Morgan

Max Hooper
Elmer Huh
Irene and Bill McCutchen
Janice Worth
Jeremy & Krista Carroll
Jess Correll
Jessica Lindsey
Jim Vickers
Joe & Liz Venturato
Joe Bucci
John & Karen Stanley
John and Hee Jung Moon
John Scott Carpenter
Joseph Stewart
Kate Gardner
Kurt & Cindy Kewecke
Mark & Heather Borst
Megan Gjovig

Michael and Priscilla Rossi
Patrick Sells
Ralph Veerman
Richard Buckner
Rose-Marie Fox
Ruth & Mark Mellilo
Sally Lloyd Jones
Scott & Gretchen Boardman
Scott Coppola
SD Roy
Sean Fieler
Steve Hicks
Terry & Nicola Mullen
Tim Parker
Tom Cole
Wilma Jordan

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GeneroUS.LIFE NEW YORK Director

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Logan Gentry
GeneroUS.LIFE NEW YORK Director

Logan Gentry serves Generous.Life families in community. Whether leading events, uncovering new ministries, or gathering on the golf course, you can count on Logan to meet you where you are personally at in your generosity journey! Most recently, Logan was the lead pastor at Lower Manhattan Community Church. Logan also served an Executive Coach, combining his relational and pastoral gifting with strategic planning to serve business leaders achieve their vision. Logan and his family live in Manhattan.

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What People Say

This is a generous community built for and by leaders.

“The team at Generosity NY synthesizes all of the important and actionable information, making philanthropy collaborative and interesting again.”
BOB DOLLNUVEEN INVESTMENTS
“New York is at a historic point to culturally engage the churched and unchurched around generosity.”
TIM KELLERCITY TO CITY
“I love that GNY is increasing the pie, and brings relationship back to the social sector. Generosity makes it all possible.”
SCOTT HARRISONCHARITY:WATER
“GNY is flexible and innovative, which helps my personality and profession to come through in my giving.”
APRIL SMITHMORGAN STANLEY
“Being a part of a community of givers has provided far greater opportunities for difference-making impact and, with that, a much deeper sense of being connected to God’s plan for our lives.”
MARK PFLUGSIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP
“Generosity NY poses an unprecedented opportunity to leverage the talents and treasures of our philanthropic leaders towards mercy and justice for the least, the lost, the left out in a caring, accountable and coordinated way.”
BILL MILLIKENCOMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL

Event Highlights

Since 2017 we’ve hosted 100+ events through Generosity:NY and have gathered incredible stories, panels and roundtables on social issues and generosity. You can do deeper by joining The Collective!

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.

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