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The Dilemma of Choice: How Should we Save the Babies?
In: 2010 Family Philanthropy Conference| Family Philanthropy
9 Feb 2010The parable of a sudden and growing number of babies that are found mysteriously floating in the water was used to frame the discussion on strategic philanthropy at the session Strategic Philanthropy: Vehicles for Getting it Done.
The basic premise is that a group of villagers is working to reach a consensus on how to save [...]
“I Dare You to Leave this Session Uninspired”
In: 2010 Family Philanthropy Conference| Diversity and Inclusion| Family Philanthropy| Leadership
3 Feb 2010This was the challenge issued by Lisa Parker, moderator of a robust discussion about the journey of women’s philanthropy, the successes and the lessons learned from both “heartbreaks” and triumphs. The session (Wind in Our Sails: Women Philanthropists Championing Women and Girls) brought together living legends in the women’s funding movement, including Tracy Gary, Linda [...]
Many Drops in an Ocean; A Few More Were Added Today
In: 2010 Family Philanthropy Conference| Diversity and Inclusion| Family Philanthropy
2 Feb 2010The metaphor of drops in the ocean illustrates the point that the shape and movement of the ocean will never be the same when more drops are added. A drop may seem insignificant, but it’s the combination of many drops that an obvious multiplier effect occurs. Well today, a few more drops were added to [...]
A Tender Topic
In: 2010 Family Philanthropy Conference| Family Philanthropy
1 Feb 2010There is a movie genre commonly referred to as the “four-hankie” film. This trite term is meant to describe films that may have an inspirational and/or sad element. Upon first glance, the title of the session I attended (Working Toward the Good: Engaging Grief, Loss and Family Philanthropy), would suggest that the content would center [...]
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- “Powering Communities”: Expectations for the Fall Conference
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