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:
Emmett D. Carson, President and CEO, The Minneapolis Foundation
Peter D. Hart, Peter D. Hart Research Associates
Dorothy A. Johnson, President, Council on Michigan Foundations
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:
Kevin A. Fong, General Partner, Mayfield Fund
Catherine Muther, Founder, Three Guineas Fund
Steve Case, Chairman and CEO, America Online
William P. Massey, President, National Charities Information Bureau
3:00pm- 3:30pm EST
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