Category Archives: Philanthropy

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

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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Trends in Workplace Giving: A Collection of Thoughts

From the research I have done and the conversations I have had, here are the major factors in the change to workplace giving over the last 15 to 20 years. Less Trust (i.e. scandals) Expanded opportunities to give elsewhere (internet, … 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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Entrepreneurs Foundation Corporate Citizenship Conference

Today I spent the day in the Silicon Valley with representatives from many of the world’s most admired technology companies.  Hosted at the EBay campus, I was heartened to see the importance of employee engagement woven in to many of … Continue reading

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A Visit to the Gates Foundation

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has a beautiful new campus in downtown Seattle.  With the Points of Light Corporate Service Council, we had an opportunity to meet with David Bley and also experience their new Visitor Center.   The LEED–NC … 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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“Out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope!”

Last week I had an opportunity to walk through the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial next to the Tidal Basin in Washington DC.  Seeing this beautiful tribute brought back many memories of my involvement with the Memorial when I … 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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