Hopeful Leadership: Fundraising for Complex Social Issues
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Speaker(s): Karen Evans, Executive Director of Engagement, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona State University, Lori Huston, Senior Director, President’s Circle, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Devorah Lieberman, President Emeritus, University of La Verne, Richard Tollefson, Founder and President, The Phoenix Philanthropy Group, Inc.
Competencies: Integrity and ProfessionalismStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: Level 5 - Expert
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.