Monthly Archives: March 2012

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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Starbucks: A View of their Values, Culture and Responsibility from the Inside

The Points of Light Corporate Service Council (CSC) spent a day and a half at Starbucks Corporate Support Center (headquarters) in Seattle as the location for its meeting.  Robust discussions took place between excellent speakers and the representatives of leading … 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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