What better theme for a Philanthropy Conference than "Collaborations: Communities Need It, Funders Expect It." This affordable, one-day conference is perfect for development officers, executive directors, board members and other volunteers who want to increase their fundraising knowledge and effectiveness. We expect more than 400 participants.

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Three rich gentlemen are sailing on a yacht. A horrible storm comes up, sinks the yacht and casts the three gentlemen onto a deserted island. The owner of the yacht is crushed by the loss and by the fact that he did not register their course before they departed. He cries that they have no way to call for help.

One of the guests is similarly crushed and is complaining about all that he has lost. He hadn't said "I love you" to his wife and kids before leaving; he had actually left them following an argument.
 

The third man says, "Hey guys, cheer up! I made a pledge of $1 million to my alma mater just before we left. There's no way those guys won't find me!"