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YouTube and iTunes Aren't Just For Kids: Reaching New Audiences Through Online Communities
Washington, DC
January 10, 2008
As the Web 2.0 platform makes it easier to communicate peer-to-peer, what does this mean for philanthropy? How can foundations leverage these new tools to reach new audiences and encourage greater awareness of the issues in which they are engaged? Join Victor d'Allant, executive director of the Skoll Foundation's Social Edge, the online community for social entrepreneurs, as he shares his recent experiences with blogs, video blogs and podcasts.
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The Golden Door: Nonprofits and Grantmakers Helping Immigrants and Refugees in the National Capital Region
Washington, DC
June 21, 2007
An increasing number of immigrants and refugees are making the DC region their home. What kinds of assistance do they require, and how is our nonprofit community helping to meet the needs of these new Americans? Please join us for a panel discussion with Eugenio Arene of the Latino Federation of Greater Washington, Abdulaziz Kamus of the African Resource Center, Lee Christian Parker of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region and Margaret Siegel, advisor to foundations.
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Philanthropy Forum: Anonymity, Secrecy, and Transparency featuring Jon Van Til of Rutgers University at Camden
Washington, DC
February 29, 2008
Why do donors give anonymously? What are some of the key issues regarding control, secrecy, and transparency? In this presentation, distinguished sociologist Jon Van Til considers the case of Atlantic Philanthropies and reflects on two recent books: Joel Fleishman's The Foundation: A Great American Secret and Conor O'Clery's The Billionaire Who Wasn't: How Chuck Feeney Secretly Made and Gave Away A Fortune. The session will explore the challenges anonymous and secret giving present for donors, recipients, and the philanthropic tradition.
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Philanthropy Forum: After the Baby Boomers—Who's Next?
Washington, DC
November 12, 2007
As the baby boomers age, what will happen to the leadership in nonprofit organizations? Who will be the new leaders? Where will Baby Boomers go? How will these changes affect organizations and the communities they serve? To explore this topic, please join us for a Philanthropy Forum with Frances Kunreuther, director of the Building Movement Project and author of an important study on generational differences in social change organizations.
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Philanthropy Forum: How Social Entrepreneurs Create Change
Washington, DC
October 12, 2007
Since 1987, Echoing Green has invested $25 million in seed and start up grants to nearly 450 social entrepreneurs and their innovative organizations. Join us for a Philanthropy Forum with Echoing Green's president, Cheryl L. Dorsey, a leading social entrepreneur with special expertise in health care, labor issues, and public policy.
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