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Johnson to participate UN dialogue around philanthropy and international development
On Tuesday, April 23, 2013, Paula Johnson will join philanthropic professionals, international development experts and senior representatives from the UN Members States for a Special Policy Dialogue of the UN DCF to discuss the role of philanthropy in development cooperation.

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TPI awards 2013 Boston Neighborhood Fellows
On Monday, April 8, 2013, TPI and Mayor Thomas M. Menino presented five Bostonians with the Boston Neighborhood Fellows Award. Established in 1990 by an anonymous donor, the BNF awards recognize "unsung heroes" in the community with a no-strings-attached cash grant.

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Webinar: Engaging the Next Generation Through Philanthropy
Jim Coutre and Lisa Spalding will present on "Engaging the Next Generation Through Philanthropy" in a webinar hosted by the Family Business Association on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.

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Spalding to participate in jobs creation panel at COF Annual Conference
Lisa Spalding participated in a session at the COF Annual Conference entitled, "Job Creation: Grantmaking and Investing in Entrepreneurship, Small Business, and Economic Development" in which panelists discussed their strategies for using both grant and investment dollars to promote economic vitality.

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Karoff to moderate dialogue around best in class corporate giving

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Remmer to keynote at launch of Giving Northern Ireland
Ellen Remmer will keynote at the public launch of Giving Northern Ireland, a new initiative to promote philanthropy in Northern Ireland.

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Coutre presents at CFA Institute 2013 Wealth Management Conference
Jim Coutre presented on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the CFA Institute 2013 Wealth Management Conference on "Doing Well by Doing Good - Improving Client Service, Increasing Philanthropic Capital: The Financial Adviser's Role."

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TPI report looks at history of U.S. foundation field
TPI recently produced a report on the history of the U.S. foundation field for the Kaifeng Foundation, a China-based family foundation.

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Paula Johnson elected to MSH Board of Directors
Paula Johnson was recently elected to the Board of Directors for Management Sciences for Health, a nonprofit global health organization working to save lives and improve health by strengthening health systems in over 40 countries.

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Remmer to keynote at Community Foundation Networking Summit
Ellen Remmer will keynote the Connect '13: Community Foundation Networking Summit hosted by the Iowa Council of Foundations on Monday, February 11, 2013.