Catechism for a Great Foundation:
On February 14, 2008, Peter Karoff gave a presentation for staff of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation entitled "Catechism for a Great Foundation," drawing on themes from his book, The World We Want: New Dimensions in Philanthropy and Social Change. In the presentation, Peter discussed the increasing intersection between the social and private sectors as a promising philanthropic model. He also addressed some of the challenges facing a great foundation, as well as its remarkable potential to transform philanthropy and effect societal change.
No one does it better than Peter when it comes to modulating among literary, ethical, civic, and practical considerations in philanthropy. Most of us are good at one aspect, or can play upon one theme. Peter moves effortlessly among many perpsectives, tonalities, and even genres. Anyone who works with clients around philanthropy can read this piece not just for the information, but as a model of how to educate and motivate resourceful funders in the art and science of impactful giving.
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