Learn what Philanthropy is really all about with Bill Somerville!
Giving is at the heart of a
healthy society. All donors want their
giving to be significant, to have impact, to make something positive
happen. This course is an exploration of
philanthropic giving. How do you find
critical intervention points with which to use your money? How do you measure the effectiveness of your
giving? And more!
We invite you to join
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation's Bill Somerville for the six-week course
"Introduction to the Culture of Philanthropy" offered through U.C. Berkeley's
Osher Life Long Learning Institute.
The course will explore
topics such as giving in the arts, giving regarding poverty, online giving, and
bringing younger generations into philanthropy.
Class discussions will be stimulated by presentations from outstanding
practitioners and professionals in the community.
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Introduction to the Culture of Philanthropy
When: September 30 - November 4, 2009
Wednesdays, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
(6 Meetings)
Where: University Hall, Room
41-B UC Berkeley
To Enroll:
www.olli.berkeley.edu |
Not sure? Join us at the
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute's Fall 2009 Open House! Get a chance to meet Bill Somerville, hear
faculty presentations, ask questions and register for classes.
OLLI Open House
Tuesday,
September 15, 2009
10:00 am-12:00 noon (doors open at 9:30am)
Freight and Salvage
2020 Addison Street
(below Shattuck Avenue)
Reserve
your seat at www.olli.berkeley.edu
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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
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PVF featured in San Francisco Magazine
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San Francisco Magazine - June, 2009, "In Good We Trust" PVF is listed as Good Idea #12: The 48-hour Yes or No, by April Dembosky.
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| PVF in the News |
San Francisco Chronicle
- November 28, 2008, "He Invests in People: Philanthropist Cuts Through
Bureaucracy to Help Charities" by Meredith May, Chronicle Staff Writer. Contra Costa Times/Montclarion
- November 6, 2008, "Year End Giving: Looking Beyond Your Mailbox" -
sixth article in a series on social engagement philanthropy by Bill
Somerville. The Chronicle of Philanthropy, October 2, 2008, "In Grant Making, Speed + Accuracy > Size" by Bill Somerville.
"As grant makers, we expect
the charities we support to be fleet, flexible, and ready to turn on a
dime. Foundations, on the other hand, make our grants at our own
convenience." San Francisco Examiner, August 4, 2008, "The Benefits of a Solid Foundation."
"People always talk about thinking outside the box. Whoever came up with the idea that you needed a box?" - Bill Somerville quoted by SF Examiner writer Ken Garcia.
Foundation Center - July 24, 2008, "Philanthropy Chat with Bill Somerville" with Janet Camarena.
Gentry Magazine, July 2008, Feature story on Bill Somerville and various PVF programs. "Sparking innovative ideas, forging lasting collaborations and shaping creative grantmaking" KPIX video link June 9, 2008, "Bay Area Philanthropist Offers Help in a Hurry" feature story by reporter Mike Sugarman on CBS-5 Evening News. "Bill Somerville of Philanthropic Ventures Foundation is turning the business of charity upside down ... offering help in a hurry to those in need."
"Bill Somerville is turning the business of charity upside down. For four decades he's been helping people who want to help other people. He's come to a simple conclusion: You don't give money to a project. You give it to people you trust to do good things with it."
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