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Philanthropy Forum Events

The Carters, on The Carter Center
September 23, 2008 - Tuesday
Jimmy Carter, former US President, and his wife, Rosalynn, discuss current initiatives at The Carter Center.

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Private Philanthropy
March 6, 2008 - Thursday
Debra Neuman and Kim Reimann discuss the impact non-governmental donations can have on global education and health initiatives.

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Himalaya: Personal Stories of Grandeur, Challenge and Hope
December 1, 2007 - Saturday
Broughton Coburn delivers a concise presentation on issues facing the Himalaya and on the charitable activities of the American Himalayan Foundation.

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President Carter on the Record
September 12, 2007 - Wednesday
Former US President Jimmy Carter provides a briefing on Carter Center projects around the world.

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The State of the World's Children
March 15, 2007 - Thursday
Dr. Grussendorf asks what role private donors, governments, and international organizations should play in ensuring the well being of the world's children.

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Half-Life of a Zealot
Swanee Hunt discusses how she's used her inherited wealth and powerful position for societal reform and to help women in war zones around the world. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Corporate Social Responsibility in an Increasingly Flat World
Peter Karoff moderates a discussion about managing and improving corporate social responsibility in MA in the face of rapidly changing corporate ownership. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Geography and Generosity: Boston and Beyond
The Boston Foundation hosts a forum and panel discussion presenting the findings of a major new report on the generosity of Massachusetts residents. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Bringing Back Chattanooga
Murrah, president of the Lyndhurst Foundation joins Peter Karoff for an open forum discussion of how one foundation helped one city regain its identity and its "grace." (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Building Social Capital Through Education
Peter Karoff discuss the state of education with President Mahesh Sharma and Chancellor Eileen Moran Brown. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Linking Money to Mission
Clara Miller and a panel of nonprofit business leaders discuss holistic approaches to money management and mission maintenance. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Eliminating Poverty: Attainable Goal or Unrealizable Dream?
Peggy Dulaney and Peter Karoff, two innovative philanthropists, brainstorm new approaches to the seemingly unsolvable world problems. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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After the Tsunami: Philanthropy in the Global Era
How do we balance the demand for immediate disaster relief against the need to support the daily struggles faced by people at home and abroad? (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Challenge and Potential of Significant Change
Philanthropy is often rooted in a desire to create transformation. Hear the latest thoughts on what does and does not work in the use of philanthropy as an agent of change. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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The Meaning of Philanthropic Leadership
Experts review the broader field of philanthropy, in a dialogue on the issues involved and the various strategies employed by grantors. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Trust & Transparency: Private Action, Public Space
Mr. Karoff and others discuss public image and philanthropy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Public Policy, Politics & Philanthropy
A distinguished panel of philanthropy experts dialogue on the issues involved in and the various strategies employed by grantors. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Black Philanthropy
This forum explores how African-Americans' strong tradition of giving has brought about significant social reform and educational development. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Peter Karoff: The World We Want
Paul Grogan and Peter Karoff introduce and discuss Mr. Karoff's new book, The World We Want: New Dimensions in Philanthropy and Social Change. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Philanthropy: Challenges and Potentials of Significant Change
Philanthropy is often rooted in a desire to create transformation. Hear the latest thoughts on what does and does not work in the use of philanthropy as an agent of change. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Philanthropic Leadership: Visions and Strategies
Experts review the broader field of philanthropy, in a dialogue on the issues involved and the various strategies employed by grantors. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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Global Health Challenges Panel Discussion
David Baltimore moderates a Davos-style panel discussion at the annual meeting of the AAAS that explores global health challenges from three perspectives. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)

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