Monthly Archives: October 2010

Partners in Possibility: The Skoll Foundation’s Work with Social Entrepreneurs

This was the title of the USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy’s Distinguished Speakers Series presenation today given by Sally Osberg. www.usc.edu/philanthropy Sally is the President and CEO of the Skoll Foundation.  The title, “Partners in Possibility,” in my … Continue reading

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generationOn: Make your mark On the world!

What a weekend!  Thousands of amazing acts of service to others all as a part of Make A Difference Day.  And what I am most excited about is the launch of the Points of Light Institute’s new youth program, generationOn. … Continue reading

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Restoring California’s Promise, State of the State Conference 2010

Today I attended a thought provoking forum about the current health and future of California.  It was both hopeful and discouraging.  There are so many challenges facing the State.  The convening was produced by the Milken Institute California Center and … Continue reading

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The wait is over… Waiting for Superman

This has to be the most important film that I have seen for a long time.  No wonder this has been talked about for months in many different forums.  I had an opportunity to meet and hear Davis Guggenheim and … Continue reading

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50 years ago today, on an early rainy morning, the Peace Corps was conceived.

…and that location, and my location today, The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  John F. Kennedy, just weeks before his election to President, greeted a crowd of 10,000 students at 2 AM on the steps of the Student Union … Continue reading

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Cambodian Children’s Fund

Earlier this week, Bob and I had a unique opportunity to meet a most selfless man.  He once was a privileged Hollywood film executive and now runs a program for some of the world’s most impoverished children in Cambodia.  Hi … Continue reading

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Los Angeles is Fired Up! City Year Opening Day

Fired Up, the answer when you ask City Year members how they are doing.  If you ask if they are ready for the task, they respond, “City Year is always ready.”  And what is that task?  Their motto is “Give … Continue reading

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