Friends FULL of Giving

Save the date!

Photo credit: Rod Millington

Celebrate the spirit of the season with an unforgettable evening of food, connection and purpose Saturday, Nov. 14, at 5:30 p.m. Graciously hosted by Shannon and Dan Connors at their home (Sanderling Club).

Friends FULL of Giving invites you to gather with loved ones for a delicious, modern take on a Thanksgiving meal, set against the stunning backdrop of Siesta Key’s shoreline.

This special event supports the ThankFULL campaign, helping ensure families across our community can experience the comfort and dignity of a holiday meal. Proceeds will provide traditional turkey dinners and essential holiday meals to neighbors facing hunger.

For questions or sponsorship information, please contact Jeremy Lisitza at jeremyl@allfaithsfoodbank.org | 941.549.8142

2026 Chairs: Dawn Doughty and Lisa Napolitano

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Updated tax guidelines for using donor advised funds and IRA distributions for event sponsorships.

Under current IRS regulations, Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) may be used to sponsor fundraising events; however, any associated benefits—such as event tickets—must be declined in order for the contribution to remain fully tax-compliant.

If you wish to attend the event, you may separately purchase up to 10 tickets using a personal or business account. Tickets for Autumn Harvest are $300 each. Click here for additional guidance on using DAFs and IRA Distributions for Event Sponsorships.

Please note: Previous IRS rules allowed nonprofits to deduct the value of tickets from a sponsorship when funded by a DAF. This is no longer permitted.