AFP Minnesota presents:

Entrepreneurs and the New World of Engaged Philanthropy

Educational Seminar

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Entrepreneurs have shaped and reshaped the landscape of business in America and they are doing the same for philanthropy. Research from Bank of America and Center on Philanthropy in 2005 and 2008 has confirmed that entrepreneurs are also the most philanthropically generous people in the country. Twenty to forty times more generous than others who made their wealth in non entrepreneurial activities or amass and hold their wealth through salaries, investments, real estate or any other wealth source.

What are the characteristics of entrepreneurs and how are these contagious messengers reshaping the American philanthropic landscape? What compels them to support not- for-profit organizations? What other assets besides money do they bring to philanthropic table? What turns them on and turns them off related to their investments in philanthropy?

These topics will be explored and characteristics of entrepreneurs will be shared with participants.

Speaker: James Hodge

With more than 30 years of experience in inspiring gifts of significance from philanthropists, Jim is best known for his work with donor-centric, values-based, and inquiry-driven philanthropy. He is responsible for the Principal Gifts Program at Mayo Clinic and works with benefactors who contribute gifts of $1 million and more to the clinic. He has been labeled as a “reflective practitioner” by the top-ranked Center of Philanthropy in Indianapolis, an individual who melds the latest theory and research on philanthropy with insightful and practical advice for today’s philanthropic practitioners.

Jim is a frequent national lecturer, author, and award-winning professional in philanthropy who brings to his talks a deep sense of reverence for philanthropy and our profession.

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