Comments for Tactical Philanthropy

Comment on Best Philanthropy Speakers by Sean Stannard-Stockton

Sean Stannard-Stockton — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:06:41 +0000

Thanks Jesse. If you want to have Bono give me a call, I promise I’ll give him a keynote! ;^)

Comment on Best Philanthropy Speakers by Jesse W

Jesse W — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:36:42 +0000

Some others not mentioned:
Robert Egger
Leslie Crutchfield and Heather McLeod
Matt Flannery
Antony Bugg-Levine
Jim Collins
Matt Flannery
Jacqueline Novogratz
Kevin Jones
Bono

Comment on Best Philanthropy Speakers by Kate Cochran

Kate Cochran — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:24:05 +0000

Tom Tierney of Bridgespan has a marvelous way of sounding both brilliant and self-deprecating at the same time–and a good macro view of the sector today.

I’d also vote for Bill Strickland and Geoffrey Canada, whose passion and clarity remind us all why we are working in these areas.

From a contrary perspective, I would argue against someone like Dan Pallotta, even though I agree with some of his principles. One-note, unnuanced screeds are not going to move the conversation forward–they just create greater distance between people with differing opinions.

Comment on In Support of Panel Discussions by Ginny Deerin

Ginny Deerin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:04:40 +0000

It’s the moderator stupid! (sorry in advance to moderators!)

What ruins panel discussions for me are:

1.) panelists go waaaay over their time limits. Moderators do nothing and the collective thought bubble in the audience is “Why doesn’t he/she stop that person!” And then we tune out.

2.) plenty of time for Q&A is promised but because of #1, there is little to no time for Q&A.

Solution: hold moderators accountable.

PS One other pet peeve – panelists who say “I agree with what so-and-so said” and then they say the same thing again!!! Moderators could tell panelists in advance “if you agree with another person’s statement, simple say that and move on.”

Comment on Best Philanthropy Speakers by Paul S

Paul S — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:54:59 +0000

I like many of the suggestions, especially Allison Fine and Geoff Canada – both outstanding.

In the thoughtful and provacative column, I’d add Mario Morino from VPP and Gara LaMarche from Atlantic Philanthropies.

George Overholser from NFF Capital Partners is the evangelist of social investing and growth capital and he is both brilliant and engaging – great metaphors and stories to illustrate his points.

Cheryl Dorsey from Echoing Green is a genius and is the ultimate expert on seed capital funding for nonprofits

Sonal Shah, Michele Jolin, and Patrick Corvington are the administration’s point people and all 3 have deep understanding of philanthropy and change

Comment on Best Philanthropy Speakers by Jennifer Astone

Jennifer Astone — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:52:49 +0000

Interesting thread, I would push everyone to think more broadly in terms of geography & the global vision of the speakers to bring us closer to our grantees. Try:

Akwasi Aidoo of Trust Africa.

Chet Tchozewski of Global Greengrants.

Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi of Africa Women’s Development Fund.

Comment on Best Philanthropy Speakers by Rachel Hutchisson

Rachel Hutchisson — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:00:59 +0000

Bill Strickland (already mentioned), John Wood (already mentioned). Both fabulous. Liz Murray – if you’re ready to get emotional.

June Bradham CFRE on nonprofit boards – THE best and the author of What Nonprofit Boards Really Want, published by Wiley in 2009.

Comment on Best Philanthropy Speakers by kathleen

kathleen — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:50:26 +0000

Dan Pallotta because he challenges conventional wisdom, questions existing paradigms and really makes you think about how best to do good.

Comment on Best Philanthropy Speakers by Erick Swenson

Erick Swenson — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:44:27 +0000

Kay Sprinkle Grace without doubt is perhaps one of the most motivating speaker on the issues of philanthropy and not-for-profit leadersship.

Kay combines knowledge with experience and more than a dash of class in all I’ve seen her do in many, many years. She is not a flash-in-the-pan nonprofit professional promoting the lastest fad or fancy. What she has to say is tried and true and, yet, is always fresh and welcome as a bright Spring morning. If looking for an ideal conference speaker, allow me to paraphrase McGarrett’s line to Williams, “Book ‘er Danno!”

I believe she’s on the web at: http://www.kaygrace.org/

Comment on Best Philanthropy Speakers by Lori Tsuruda

Lori Tsuruda — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:30:32 +0000

Bill Strickland, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild (Pittsburgh), a MacArthur genius fellow, on social entrepreneurship with high expectations for participants
http://www.manchesterguild.org/bio.htm

Martin Cowling, People First-Total Solutions, on the important contributions of volunteers and what we can do to maximize these
http://www.pfts.com.au/TeamMartinJCowling.htm

Comment on Best Philanthropy Speakers by Sean Stannard-Stockton

Sean Stannard-Stockton — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:43:31 +0000

This is so helpful everyone, thanks for contributing. Keep the ideas flowing!

Comment on Best Philanthropy Speakers by Leslie

Leslie — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:06:04 +0000

Of those I’ve seen speak in person, I’d say:
- Billy Shore – stirs the spirit
- Paul Schervish of Boston College – lyrically portrays the donor as a character who develops over time, somehow links Luke Skywalker (Star Wars) to the dry transfer-of-wealth stuff
- Jed Emerson – absolutely, positively never boring
- Peter Frumkin – ultra dry wit gives edge to his academic mastery of strategic philanthropy
- and double underscore to Geoff Canada nods – Just last nite I told someone about his “accidents of history” speech at IS conference in Detroit- goosebumps

Why is it so hard to think of women? Maybe because we just don’t see women speak as often as men….

Comment on Remixing the Social Capital Markets Conference by Sean Stannard-Stockton

Sean Stannard-Stockton — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:39:03 +0000

Thanks Jay. Item 1 isn’t right for this conference, as you note, but it is a session I’d like to go to! Item #2 might make sense…

Comment on Remixing the Social Capital Markets Conference by Jay Frost

Jay Frost — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:32:23 +0000

These are all wonderful ideas, Sean! The concept of debating ideas brought by the audience is particularly compelling. (“And, in this corner, weighing in at…”) While it’s not a fit for this gathering, two mashups I would like to see would be: 1) between the social media pundits and some top flight fundraisers, since neither camp seems to know the other’s field well and we desperately need to bring these skill sets together; and, 2) fundraisers, grantmakers and academicians to talk about opening lines of communication.

Comment on Best Philanthropy Speakers by Jay Frost

Jay Frost — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:24:12 +0000

You can find nearly 700–including yourself, I believe–in the one and only Professional Speakers on Philanthropy list: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=1938295&trk=anet_ug_grppro