LEGACY 2007

"We make a living by what
we get; we make a life by
what we give."
Winston Churchill

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Conference Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00 – 9:15 am
Welcome
Eileen R. Heisman, President & CEO, National Philanthropic Trust

9:15 – 10:00 a.m.
Opening Address
Business Entrepreneurs & Philanthropy: Potential & Pitfalls
From first-hand experience, Mr. Morino will illustrate what entrepreneurs bring to philanthropy and the challenges they face.
Mario Morino, Co-Founder & Chairman, Venture Philanthropy Partners

10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Break

10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Concurrent Seminars – Farragut Room, Library Lounge and Lincoln Memorial

  • Global Giving: Influence & Impact on the International Stage
    Ms. Ramdas will detail the challenges and opportunities in grantmaking internationally, and how donors can work with philanthropic giving partners to leverage impact. 
    Kavita N. Ramdas, President & CEO, Global Fund for Women

  • Generations of Giving: Raising Philanthropic Children
    Ms. Esposito will review successful strategies to inspire and motivate the next generation to be philanthropic.
    Virginia Esposito, President, National Center for Family Philanthropy

  • Financing Your Philanthropic Future
    Mr. Kent will outline financial planning techniques for families to meet their philanthropic goals now and for future generations.
    Donald P. Kent, Principal, Bernstein Global Wealth Management

    Noon – 12:45 p.m.
    Luncheon Buffet

    12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
    Keynote Address
    The Triple Bottom Line: Successful Social Investing
    Our two keynote speakers will illustrate successful social investments in developing countries that have advanced wealth creation, ameliorated poverty, and promoted sustainable development. Dr. Davies will also describe the growth of philanthropy in China, while Mr. Hero will discuss philanthropy in Central and Eastern Europe.
    Dr. Graham Davies, Director, Global Exchange for Social Investment and Trustee, China Children and Teenager’s Fund
    Peter Hero, Senior Advisor, Community Foundation Silicon Valley

    • 1:45 – 2:00 p.m.
    Break

    2:00 – 3:15 p.m.
    Closing Address
    History’s Greatest Gifts: Lessons on Building an Enduring Legacy
    Dr. Gaudiani will describe the prominent role philanthropy has played in our nation’s economic well-being, and how you can apply these lessons in planning your philanthropic legacy.
    Dr. Claire Gaudiani, Professor,
    New York University Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising

    3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
    Concluding Remarks
    Eileen R. Heisman, President & CEO, National Philanthropic Trust