Category Archives: Philanthropy

Ford Foundation’s Darren Walker

Today I attended a “A Philanthropic Journey: A Conversation with Darren Walker.” The lecture is part of the USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy’s Distinguished Speakers series. Darren has led the Ford Foundation for a little more than a … Continue reading

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Global Health Corps’ Barbara Bush Illuminates a Solutions Based Strategy

“Global Health Corps pairs intelligent and passionate fellows with organizations that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We provide these young leaders with the tools to remain connected after their fellowship year finishes, deepening their ability to enact change through … Continue reading

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Collect Impact: Hard Work, but Stronger Outcomes

Mark Kramer spoke at the Points of Light Conference on Volunteering and Service. I have been a fan of Mark, and his colleague Michael Porter, for many years. Together they launched the Shared Value concept that I am a faithful … Continue reading

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China Dream, Multinational Corporations and Philanthropy

China is in transition. It’s a political economy where politics and business are inextricably linked. There is a momentous shift occurring and it can be unsettling. The economy is downshifting to a much slower growth rate. Most economies go through … Continue reading

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Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015

The Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 is coming in 17 months. Yesterday, I attended a kickoff event to learn more about the exciting plans. Los Angeles is both proud and honored to be hosting this event. It will … Continue reading

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Small Business, Big Impact

A company of any size can apply the principles of strategic philanthropy while meeting the needs of the community. Favilli Studio is a design studio that focuses on theme park and resort development. Creativity is core to their business. Small … Continue reading

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Materiality: central theme of the Corporate Responsibility Officers Forum

Last week I had the opportunity to participate in the Corporate Responsibility Officers Association annual forum in New York. It was nice to see old friends and meet new colleagues. The two day convening was titled “Good Business Makes the … Continue reading

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“Philanthropy as Scaffolding, It helps Shape the Re-building.” Expanding Opportunities in America’s Cities

“Expanding Opportunities in America’s Cities:  The Kresge Foundation Story.”  This was the title of yesterday’s Conversation on Philanthropy presented by the University of Southern California’s Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy (CPPP).  It was really two conversations, one on strategic … Continue reading

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Reimagining

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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Employee Volunteer Engagement: A Deep Dive in Asia

As businesses from the west flock to Asia, and with Asian businesses placing more importance on social responsibility,  we are seeing a surge in employee volunteering.  Seven of the world’s ten most populous cities are in Asia.  In fact, there … Continue reading

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