| Two Oakland Grantmakers to Address Estate Planners, July 9th, 2008 |
Bill Somerville, Executive Director of Philanthropic Ventures Foundation, and Marc Manashil, Executive Director of The Clarence Foundation, will be speaking to the Estate Planning Section of the Alameda County Bar Association on Wednesday July 9, 12:00-1:30 at 1999 Harrison Street, Oakland, 24th floor. They will present on two distinct aspects of philanthropy. Bill Somerville will focus on grassroots philanthropy while Marc Manashil will concentrate on international giving. Bar Association membership is not required to attend this event.
Bill Somerville has made recent appearances in a variety of forums ranging from intimate book signings to a feature on KPIX's Evening News. His recently published book, Grassroots Philanthropy: Field Notes of a Maverick Grantmaker has generated interest from organizations which host meet-the-author events and/or want to hear Bill's presentation on "New Dimensions in Philanthropy." Future addresses are being scheduled at service clubs, professional association meetings, book stores, and community group meetings. If you belong to or know of a group which would like to hear from Bill Somerville, please give us a call.
You may also contact us to request a complimentary copy of Grassroots Philanthropy.
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 "In his new book, Grassroots Philanthropy: Notes of a Maverick Grantmaker, Bill delivers an invaluable resource, offering philanthropy professionals and estate planners alike a template for maximizing the impact of philanthropic giving. ."
- Howard Bell, Attorney, Bell, Rosenberg & Hughes, LLP |
| NEW: The Financial Times calls PVF founder Bill Somerville a "philanthropic force of nature." |
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"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 |
Bill Somerville's new book continues to generate enthusiastic reviews. Read them on PVF's website |
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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| PVF in the News |
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KPIX CBS 5-TV Bay Sunday Show, June 29, 2008 PVF Founder Bill Somerville discusses his book "Grassroots Philanthropy" and PVF's approach to grantmaking
Financial Times, May 31, 2008 "Givers, Go Out and See for Yourselves" by Sean Stannard Stockton
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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