Fundraising for Complex Social Issues
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT
Speaker(s): Richard Tollefson, President and Founder, The Phoenix Philanthropy Group, David Vasquez-Levy, President, Pacific School of Religion, Devorah Lieberman, President Emeritus, University of La Verne, Karen Evans, Executive Director of Engagement, Arizona State University
Competencies: Integrity and ProfessionalismStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: All LevelsLevel 3
Elective Session
Inspiring donors and raising philanthropic support for society’s most complex issues — those where tangible outcomes and positive impact may not be realized for years — is a challenge facing nonprofits, including educational institutions, worldwide. From climate change to homelessness to racial inequity to social justice, philanthropy is critical to tackling society’s most complex issues, and institutions that innovate and inspire philanthropic investment are best prepared to achieve substantive, positive change. In this session, we will address real-life challenges encountered when complex social issues are involved and provide creative solutions for addressing them.