Join the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership (ILP) for a morning of learning and celebration. Start at the Harvey B. Gantt Center from 8:30 - 11:30 for the annual philanthropy-focused workshop. Then cross the street to the Mint Museum Uptown for the 2026 Marsicano Award Luncheon from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, to celebrate this year's award recipients and gather with the community of leaders who make this work possible.

In 2023, the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership (ILP) established the Michael Marsicano Award for Philanthropic Leadership. This annual award aims to honor the extraordinary achievements and remarkable career of Dr. Michael Marsicano, retired President & CEO of the Foundation for the Carolinas.