 "PVF Director Bill Somerville's record of accomplishment in the philanthropic field has few equals. Bill's new book, Grassroots Philanthropy, is a wonderfully concise expression of the philosophies and actions which Bill has so effectively followed in his years of building Philanthropic Ventures Foundation."
- Albert Horn, Attorney, Carr, McClellan, Ingersoll, Thompson & Horn, PC |
For Estate Planners & Financial Advisors,
We'd like to call your attention to PVF's new book which may prove a valuable resource to you and your clients. Grassroots Philanthropy: Field Notes of a Maverick Grantmaker is written by Bill Somerville, President of Philanthropic Ventures Foundation in Oakland, California.
The growth of philanthropy in our society makes this a timely publication. With trillions of dollars expected to be passed down inter-generationally over the next half-century, Bill's book offers an action plan for making charitable giving more effective, flexible, courageous, and (dare we say it) fun!
Bill Somerville is a nationally recognized expert on creative grantmaking, with more than 35 years experience in the foundation world. He has consulted with over 385 community foundations in the United States, Canada, and the U.K. - helping them get the important work of our society done quickly and well. In 1991, he founded Philanthropic Ventures Foundation - which has made grants of $55 million to outstanding projects and grassroots organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area and worldwide. PVF specializes in customizing high-impact giving programs to donor's interests.
Bill would welcome any interest you might have in working together to assist your clients in making their charitable giving more effective.
Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like a complimentary copy of Grassroots Philanthropy.
All the best,
Deanna Mason, Donor Services Director
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation |
Contact us for a complimentary copy! |
Contact Us
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
1222 Preservation Park Way
Oakland, CA 94612-1201
Telephone: (510) 645-1890
Fax: (510) 645-1892
Email: info@venturesfoundation.org
Deanna Mason, Donor Services Director
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| KPIX CBS-5 feature |
"Bay Area Philanthropist Offers Help in a Hurry" feature story on CBS-5 news by reporter Mike Sugarman. |
| NEW: PVF featured in The Financial Times |
"The philanthropy practiced by Bill Somerville is energizing, creative and clearly effective ... a leap forward towards high-impact, efficient giving that embraces imagination and risk-taking."
- from Givers, Go Out and See for Yourselves, by Sean Stannard-Stockton, CFA, CAP, May 31, 2008, The Financial Times |
| Recent Book Reviews |
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Financial Times May 2008, by Sean Stannard-Stockton
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| PVF in the News |
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San Mateo County Times April 9, 2008, "Music to Their Ears: Foundations Offer Quick Grants for Arts," by Angela Hart.
San Mateo Daily Journal, January 28, 2008, "Small is Sometimes Big." Columnist Sue Lempert tours Redwood City with PVF Director Bill Somerville, discovering outstanding grassroots programs supported by PVF.
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| PVF Board of Directors |
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John P. Carver, Chair
Retired Senior Vice-President,
The Gap, Inc.
Duncan Beardsley
Marketing Consultant
Howard H. Bell
Attorney,
Bell, Rosenberg & Hughes LLP
William E. Green
Attorney,
William Green & Associates
Albert J. Horn, Chairman Emeritus, Attorney,
Carr, McClellan, Ingersoll, Thompson & Horn PC
Bill Somerville, President
Executive Director,
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
Jackie Speier
U.S. Representative
12th District of California
Colburn S. Wilbur
Trustee, Former Executive Director, David and Lucile Packard Foundation
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