"Venture Philanthropy versus Vulture Philanthropy" -- November 17, at the Commonwealth Club of California.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1998--The Management Center and the Commonwealth Club of California The Commonwealth Club of California is a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization based in Northern California. Founded in 1903, it is the oldest and largest public affairs forums in the United States. Membership is open to everyone. are pleased to present "Venture Philanthropy Venture philanthropy takes concepts and techniques from Venture Capital finance and high technology business management and applies them to achieving philanthropic goals. Venture philanthropy is characterized by:
In the ongoing debate over social policy, almost all sides believe that new approaches are needed. "Venture Philanthropy" is a charitable endeavor based on risk-taking, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit based on the business model. Some believe that business has what it takes to bring a new model of philanthropy into being. But is this so? Bruce Sievers will lay out the arguments of using venture capital model and the problems with it, followed by a lively question and answer period. Bruce Sievers received his Ph.D. in political science from Stanford University Stanford University, at Stanford, Calif.; coeducational; chartered 1885, opened 1891 as Leland Stanford Junior Univ. (still the legal name). The original campus was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. David Starr Jordan was its first president. and has published numerous articles on political theory, public affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. , and philanthropy and currently serves on the board of directors of the Council on Foundations The Council on Foundations is a membership organization of more than 2,000 grant-making foundations and giving programs worldwide. They provide leadership expertise, legal services and networking opportunities and other services to participating members and the general public. . For fifty years, the Council on Foundations has helped foundation staff, trustees and board members in their day-to-day grant making activities. Through one-to-one technical assistance, research, publications, conferences and workshops, legal services legal services n. the work performed by a lawyer for a client. , and a wide array of other services, the Council addresses the important issues and challenges that face foundations and corporate funders. "Venture Philanthropy versus Vulture Philanthropy" will be held Tuesday, November 17, at The Commonwealth Club of California, 595 Market St., 2nd Fl., San Francisco. There will be a reception beginning at 4:45 p.m. with the program following at 5:15 p.m. Tickets are $9 for the general public, $6 for Commonwealth Club members, and $3 for nonprofit staff and board members. Reservations are recommended, please call 415/597-6705. The monthly Nonprofit Study Section lecture series focuses on the contributions of the social enterprise sector -- nonprofit organizations, foundations, philanthropy and volunteerism -- to our society. For additional information please visit The Management Center web site at www.tmcenter.org. |
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