Category Archives: Education

Reimagining

Posted on September 3, 2013 by jeffhoffmanassociate

We live in an evolving world.  In order for us individually, and as a society, to be successful, we must re-imagine. Magic Johnson re-imagined himself from a basketball player into an entrepreneur. Father Gregory Boyle re-imagined a program to get … Continue reading →

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Building Networks to Improve the Lives of Children

Posted on June 11, 2013 by jeffhoffmanassociate

“What would it take to have 35,000 children living in the neighborhoods within the 5-square mile/500 blocks of the Magnolia Catchment Area in Los Angeles, California break all records of success in their education and their health, and the quality … Continue reading →

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Conservation, Mitigation and a Pocket Mouse

Posted on March 18, 2013 by jeffhoffmanassociate

Dana Point, California, is a small coastal city just south of Laguna Beach.  Like much of the southern California coast, it has been developed.  The Dana Point Preserve is a 29 acre site on a point nestled between the pacific … Continue reading →

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Student Entrepreneurs Re-inventing the World: The Kairos Global Summit

Posted on February 25, 2013 by jeffhoffmanassociate

This year I had a rather unusual birthday, spent with an incredible group of 350 college student entrepreneurs, plus 50 mentors of which I was one, on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The Kairos 50, a group of … Continue reading →

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Games for Change

Posted on February 8, 2013 by jeffhoffmanassociate

My blog from January 25 discussed the inspired work of Kat Taylor and Tom Steyer.  Another session of the USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy’s Leadership Forum involved Games.  Games are becoming an increasingly important way to communicate.  Last … Continue reading →

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Volunteering on the Railroad

Posted on September 20, 2012 by jeffhoffmanassociate

Last weekend we had the pleasure to take a ride on the Maine Narrow Gauge Railway.  The train leaves from Portland, Maine on a 3 mile roundtrip journey alongside Casco Bay.  It was a beautiful Sunday morning journey.  But what … Continue reading →

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Small Businesses make a Strong Contribution to Communities, but can be More Effective.

Posted on May 24, 2012 by jeffhoffmanassociate

Small businesses are often the backbone of engagement in local communities.  When I was involved with the Burbank Chamber of Commerce, I was always impressed with how the local store, repair shop or professional was engaged with everything from working … Continue reading →

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Help the Spirit of the Presidents’ Summit Live On

Posted on April 28, 2012 by jeffhoffmanassociate

Fifteen years ago today I sat in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia at the Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future.  This event, Chaired by General Colin Powell, along with Presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush and Bill … Continue reading →

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Leadership is Key to Strong Voluntary Organizations

Posted on April 21, 2012 by jeffhoffmanassociate

This is National Volunteer Week which is appropriate for the topic of my speech I gave yesterday.  I was honored to present the keynote address at the University of Notre Dames’ Alumni Senate on Leadership and Volunteerism. This group of … Continue reading →

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Stories from Eight Decades: A Celebration of Senator Wofford’s 86th Birthday

Posted on April 10, 2012 by jeffhoffmanassociate

Last night we had the honor of attending Stories from Eight Decades: A Celebration of Harris Wofford’s 86th Birthday.  Moderated by Jonathan Capehart, member of the Washington Post editorial board, Harris shared “Stories from My Life” as part of Youth … Continue reading →

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