60th Annual Conference

Marriott Marquis | Atlanta, GA | May 4–6, 2009

Last Update: Thu, December 11, 2008

Description
Philanthropies that fundraise often avoid taking controversial positions for fear of alienating donors. However, although conventional wisdom suggests that “taking a stand” is bad for development, philanthropies that are active change agents in a community often see improvements in their fundraising. How have foundations successfully advanced activism while strengthening their relationships with donors and their communities? This session will present new data dispelling the myth that pursuing a visible activist agenda in communities hurts fundraising. In addition, leaders from different philanthropic fundraising institutions will share their fundraising success stories.
Handouts
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Session Detail
Time:	Tue, May 05, 2009 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Presenter(s):	Brian T. Byrnes Co-designer President and CEO The Santa Fe Community Foundation Cynthia Ryan Committee Liaison Principal The Schooner Foundation Emmett D. Carson Ph.D. Speaker CEO and President Silicon Valley Community Foundation Gary D. Schwartz Speaker Senior Vice President, Tides and Managing Director, Tides Foundation The Tides Foundation John Kania Co-designer, Moderator Managing Director FSG Social Impact Advisors Lesley Grady Speaker Senior Vice President, Community Partnerships Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta