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Unsung Heroes Recognized by Anonymous Donor

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TPI in New Orleans for Katrina@5
Join TPI, ASF and other partners in philanthropy to explore lessons learned at this special event: Katrina @ 5

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New York Times Draws on Remmer for Women's Philanthropy Course
New York Times draws on Remmer for March 10th course on Women and Philanthropy

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"Across Generations" donor intent guide now available
This new workbook is a detailed guide both for documenting your intent and reflecting on the vision and purpose of your giving. It is useful for all those considering their own legacy or interpreting the legacy that has been passed to them.

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Considerations for Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief

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The Power of Family Philanthropy
An excerpt from A Family’s Guide to Wealth: Insights from Thought Leaders and Pioneers, 2009.

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'CEO Corner' interviews Remmer
Each week, NECN's CEO Corner goes one on one with New England's top business leaders to learn the secrets to their success. This week host Maryanne Kane talks with TPI CEO Ellen Remmer about the state of philanthropy and the future of The Philanthropic Initiative.

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Remmer talks to Forbes about Making Less Do More

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TPI Celebrates 20th with One-Day Symposium
In recognition of our 20th anniversary, The Philanthropic Initiative, Inc. will celebrate the work of our clients and colleagues by hosting a one day symposium to look back at lessons learned in the pursuit of deep social impact and look ahead at what is required of philanthropy to create meaningful change in this new era.

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Karoff in Alliance Magazine: Reflections on Philanthropy, Moral and Otherwise
The December 09 issue of Alliance, to Peter Karoff, is on dangerous and radical ground. Dangerous because a gauntlet has been thrown down by guest editor Olga Alexeeva, who challenges the motivation and ethics of donors who appear not to practise what they preach.