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The White House Conference on
Philanthropy took place on October 22, 1999 in the East Wing of the White
House. The following agenda reflects the two hour satellite
broadcast.
1:00pm- 3:00pm EST
Expanding the American Tradition of
Giving
This first session explored ways that the
American tradition of philanthropy can be expanded and passed on to future
generation as we enter a new century and new millennium.
Discussants:
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Emmett D. Carson, President and CEO, The Minneapolis Foundation
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Peter D. Hart, Peter D. Hart Research Associates
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Dorothy A. Johnson, President, Council on Michigan Foundations
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Justin R. Timberlake, N'SYNC
New Giving for the New Millennium American philanthropy,
like America itself, is changing. Many new, creative forms of giving will
characterize the new century. New donors, particularly those from technology,
have become innovators in philanthropy and have found kindred spirits among
social entrepreneurs who are applying new thinking and business solutions to
community problems. Discussants:
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Kevin A. Fong, General Partner, Mayfield Fund
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Catherine Muther, Founder, Three Guineas Fund
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Steve Case, Chairman and CEO, America Online
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William P. Massey, President, National Charities Information
Bureau
3:00pm- 3:30pm EST
Town Hall Discussion Moderated by First
Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton
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