Category Archives: Youth

Leadership is Key to Strong Voluntary Organizations

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

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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Peter and Jennifer Buffett on Philanthropy

The USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy hosted the Buffett’s as part of their Distinguished Speakers Series.  Titled “A Philanthropic Journey: A Conversation with Jennifer and Peter Buffett,” was moderated by Geoffrey Cowan.  And it was a journey.  It … Continue reading

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Case for investing in the Arts, a discussion

Last night I attended “Conversations on Philanthropy: Philanthropy and the Arts.” California Institute of the Arts President, Steven Lavine, and former Director of the National Endowment for the Arts, Dana Gioia, led a lively discussion on the case for investing … Continue reading

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Believe. A holiday cause marketing campaign with a big heart.

Starting with the 2008 holiday season, Macy’s has presented its Believe campaign.  It is so well done and exactly what you would expect from the store of “Miracle on 34th Street” and the Thanksgiving Day Parade. The campaign theme derives from the … Continue reading

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Social Innovation Fast Pitch

Annenberg Alchemy’s mission is “Inspiring nonprofits to greatness through the leaders among us.”  Last night I attended their Peer 2 Peer event that included Los Angeles Social Venture Partner’s Social Innovation Fast Pitch.  It was an inspiring presentation where 10 … Continue reading

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The Interactive Relationship between American Enterprises

Today I was honored to present the keynote address to the Taiwan National NGO Conference.  My topic was the Interactive Relationship between American Enterprises and Nonprofit Organizations. Here is an excerpt from my remarks.  To read the full speech: Download … Continue reading

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Deloitte’s IMPACT Day Education Summit

My colleagues at Deloitte convened a group of business, non-profit and education leaders in Los Angeles to have a conversation about the future of education.  While IMPACT Day, as with many companies annual day of service, has its share of painting … Continue reading

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generationOn: Youth making a difference today!

Last week, I had an opportunity to attend an assembly for the Amber Charter School in New York.  This assembly was about service and honoring all of the students at this elementary school as the Grow Involved School of the … Continue reading

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America’s Best Kept Secret: AmeriCorps

This week we celebrate one of America’s best kept secrets.  Often referred to as the domestic Peace Corps, AmeriCorps is the country’s flagship national service program. Dynamic individuals volunteer to be placed inside organizations to help them fulfill their mission … Continue reading

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