A quick Google search for “social venture partners” underscores the Venture Philanthropy trend across the United States with the Los Angeles Social Venture Partner (LASVP) website listed first as pioneering a new model of giving. As a board member and partner of this diverse group of professionals, I am proud to spotlight LASVP for the…
Legacy planning is frequently referred to as leaving an inheritance to family members or your favorite charity. These days, legacy planning, through establishing a private foundation, can preserve your family name and make a social impact for generations to come, a far greater significance than simply a singular financial gift. Said so well by Ernest…
I googled the “definition of corporate social responsibility (CSR)” and more than 3 million hits came back in .17 seconds. For the fun of it, I clicked on page 14 of the results and was struck by all the international links defining CSR. Clearly, this is a global phenomenon. And even the President and Fellows…