Tag Archives: Philanthropy

Four Presidents and 1000 Points of Light

I attended an event in the Kennedy Center’s elegant Opera House last night and sat 10 rows behind four former presidents of the United States. I saw former secretaries of state, senators, congressmen. Even heard Carrie Underwood sing, along with Garth Brooks and a bunch of other A-list performers. But the brightest light wasn't among those names...
Posted on March 22, 2011 By B. Jay Cooper
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Want a Break From the Holiday Frenzy?

The people at Redefine Christmas have an idea for you! This is a non-secular, non-commercial campaign coordinated by JustGive.org. You may have seen their ads in your newspaper, caught the flash mob video or celebrity endorsements from JoLo and Marc Anthony, Jessica Biel or Harry Connick Jr. on YouTube, or heard the idea mentioned on the radio.
Posted on December 21, 2010 By Tara Greco
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So there IS an app for Giving Back…

A few months ago, I jumped on the bandwagon and got an iPhone. (Yes, I’m really late to the party…but I’m at least here.)As a middle-aged “techno-phobe,” I’m skeptical about all of the “apps” available…will they really make my life easier/better?Aside from the ten or so apps that came with the iPhone (my favorites include [...]
Posted on April 21, 2010 By Tara Greco
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Does Your Age Affect the Way You Give?

According to a USA Today story, it does.Yesterday USA Today published its annual special section on philanthropy. One of the articles featured an interesting bar graph which shows that, generally speaking, older Americans prefer using more traditional mechanisms (check in the mail, telephone pledge) to make donations. And younger Americans—mostly Millennials—are embracing new technology (text messages, [...]
Posted on April 16, 2010 By Tara Greco
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Remembering a Philanthropic All-Star

Posted by Tara GrecoI'd like to take a moment to recognize a great philanthropist.Abe Pollin, the owner of the NBA's Washington Wizards, passed away yesterday at the age of 85.I had the fortune of working for Mr. Pollin for seven years. This provided me the opportunity to observe and absorb lessons from a CEO who [...]
Posted on November 25, 2009 By Tara Greco
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Now Philanthropy is Dead?

Posted by Tara GrecoI thought it was just "under attack."   One of my favorite Washington Post columnists, Steve Pearlstein, asks a good question in today's On Leadership section of The Washington Post.   In an era when business leaders are retooling their mission and methods to be more socially responsible, and social entrepreneurs are [...]
Posted on November 17, 2009 By Tara Greco
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