The World We Want Book Tour

Date Published: November 1, 2007

Abstract

Peter Karoff began his tour to promote his book, The World We Want: New Dimensions in Philanthropy and Social Change, at The Boston Foundation on September 19, 2007. He is touring the country, giving speeches and leading workshops with other TPI staff on themes from the book.

Minnesota Council on Foundations
November 1, 2007
Minneapolis, MN

Peter gave the opening plenary at the Council’s annual conference for its grantmaking members entitled, “The Promise of Philanthropy – Learn. Lead. Connect.”

United Jewish Communities
November 14, 2007
Hartford, CT

Peter spoke at an evening program with trustees of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford.

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
November 30, 2007
Concord, NH

A luncheon speech and book discussion for Foundation donors.

St. Louis Gateway Center for Giving
December 10 and 11, 2007
St. Louis, MO

Peter and other TPI staff led a two-day community visioning conference comprised of representatives from the local public, private, and philanthropic sectors.

New York Regional Association of Grantmakers
January 23, 2008
New York, NY

NYRAG members engaged in an afternoon book discussion led by Peter.

Laurie M. Tisch Foundation
January 23, 2008
New York, NY

The Laurie M. Tisch Foundation hosted a cocktail reception and book signing for members of the local philanthropic community.

TPI
January 31, 2008
Boston, MA

TPI hosted a breakfast discussion on "The Power of Advocacy" from 8:30 to 10:30am at our office in downtown Boston. The event comprised a panel discussion moderated by Peter, as well as an intimate conversation focusing on Chapter Four, The Listening Post: Reflection and Radical Change.

Philanthropy Northwest
February 14 and 15, 2008
Seattle, WA and Portland, OR

Philanthropy Northwest's grantmaking members participated in a series of programs building on themes from the book.

TPI
April 15, 2008
Boston, MA

TPI hosted a breakfast discussion on April 15 on "Market and Hybrid Approaches to Social Change." The event comprised a panel discussion moderated by Peter, featuring Ben Binswanger, COO of the Case Foundation, and Elyse Cherry, CEO of Boston Community Capital, as well as an intimate conversation focusing on Chapter Three, Paradigms of Change. Learn more.

Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers
May 28, 2008
Baltimore, MD

Peter Karoff will be a featured speaker at ABAG's annual conference. This event is open to ABAG members and invited guests. Visit the event website.

TPI
June 5, 2008
Boston, MA

TPI is hosting a breakfast discussion on "Social Movements," comprising a panel discussion moderated by Peter and an intimate conversation drawing on themes from the book.

Want to schedule a stop on the book tour for your community? Contact Julie Ford at julielynnford@yahoo.com or (517) 927-4686.