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Spotlight:Waldemar A. Nielsen Issue Forums in Philanthropy
From America’s neighborhoods to the capitals of the world, philanthropy has become a major force in public policy, flexing its financial and intellectual muscles with those who determine the rules by which we live.
This expanded role for philanthropy naturally raises questions: How does philanthropy best engage policymakers? Are there boundaries and, if so, what are they? To whom is philanthropy accountable? Can philanthropy stimulate sustainable change?
In an effort to foster better understanding of these important issues, Georgetown University held the Waldemar A. Nielsen Issue Forums in Philanthropy: The Role of Philanthropy in Shaping Public Policy. This series of four forums during 2008-2009 was organized by the Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership at the Georgetown Public Policy Institute. Each forum examined the intersection of philanthropy and public policy through the lens of a specific issue: race, social justice for children, the global fight against HIV/AIDS, and local public education reform. An essay by CPNL's director, Kathy Kretman, frames the series and outlines the issues that were addressed.
Highlights report, video, essays and transcripts related to the following events can be accessed by clicking here. Taking Account of Race: A Philanthropic Imperative Keynote: Gara LaMarche President and CEO, The Atlantic Philanthropies The Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS Keynote: Dr. Tadataka Yamada President, Global Health Program, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Social Justice for America’s Children and Youth Keynote: William C. Bell President and CEO, Casey Family Programs Creating 21st Century Schools: Public Education Reform Keynotes: Kati Haycock, President, Education Trust Wendy D. Puriefoy, President, Public Education Network |
