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Books Just Money - A Critique of Contemporary American Philanthropy The World We Want New Dimensions in Philanthropy and Social Change Essays and Articles Transformation through Philanthropy: Theory, Fact, and Fiction On the Issue of Trust An Exercise in Collaboration: Professional learning communities offer opportunities Why Community Foundations Need an Annual Fund Program The Moral Dimension of Philanthropy in an Era of Scarcity The Power of Family Philanthropy Initiatives Newsletter Eliminating Poverty in The World We Want Transformation through Philanthropy The Meaning of Leadership - A Tuesdays@TPI Forum On the Issue of Trust Public Policy, Politics & Philanthropy Building Neighborhood: A Place to Call Home Fostering Understanding - Embracing Diversity Sounding the Call for Philanthropy Reading, Writing & Philanthropy: Impact on Education New Models of Philanthropy Ten Years with TPI Due Diligence Views: Giving Well Views: Tactile Philanthropy Community vision, vitality and confidence in the World We Want Change in a New Economy The Power of Small Gifts Market and Hybrid Approaches to Social Change Staying Strategic in the Face of Uncertainty Tribute to Joe Breiteneicher The World We Want The Beginner's Mind A Civics Lesson for the New Millenium Primers Raising Children with Philanthropic Values Global Giving, Making a World of Difference Making a Difference - Evaluating Your Philanthropy Passion: Discovering the Meaning in Your Philanthropy Giving Together: A Primer for Family Philanthropy The Strategic Corporate Citizen: Smart Philanthropy & Community Involvement Giving Together: A Workbook for Family Philanthropy Giving Together: Interests and Values Cardset Donor Collaboration: Power in Numbers Across Generations: A 5-Step Guide for Creating an Expression of Donor Intent Research Doing Well by Doing Good in California - Improving Client Service, Increasing Philanthropic Capital: The Legal and Financial Advisor's Role Doing Well By Doing Good in California - Appendix C Global Social Investing Doing Well by Doing Good - Appendix A Doing Well by Doing Good Appendix B Promoting Philanthropy: Global Challenges and Approaches What's a Donor to Do? The State of Donor Resources in America Today Doing Well by Doing Good—Improving Client Service, Increasing Philanthropic Capital: The Legal and Financial Advisor's Role Donor and Funder Networks Speeches and Presentations Has the Philanthropic Boom Gone Bust? Saturday Morning- a reflection on the golden age of philanthropy Strategic Philanthropy Poetry and Practice Over Ten Years The Long Distance Call A Radical Look at Gift-Giving The Public & Private Persona of Philanthropy - The Donor Challenge A Civics Lesson for the New Millenium Evolution or Revolution in The World We Want The World We Want Catechism for a Great Foundation How Moral Imagination Can Save the Day From Euphemism to Hard Copy White Papers Promoting Philanthropy: The Experience & The Potential of Collaborative Efforts Lessons From Wingspread: The Ten Trillion Dollar Intergenerational Transfer of Wealth Community Foundations & The Coming Intergenerational Transfer of Wealth The Road to Venturesome: A Guide to the Habits of More Engaged Donors Diaspora Philanthropy: The Philippine Experience Diaspora Philanthropy: The Colombia Experience Kenyan Diaspora Philanthropy: Key Practices, Trends, and Issues Vietnamese-American Diaspora Philanthropy to Vietnam Diaspora Philanthropy: Influences, Initiatives, and Issues

News and Events

News and Articles TPI Launches New Website Bill Gates article in Chicago Daily Herald highlights TPI's Karoff This Week In Business Airs Karoff Interview on Donor Trends Connecticut Supportive Housing Initiative Receives Award Argosy Foundation to establish Center for Community Engagement at Amherst College New Orleans: Setting the Stage for Transformational Change Building to Grow: Internal Capacity Building for Small Foundations AOL Announces 2006-2007 AOL Aspires Grant Winners Melville Charitable Trust Sees Giving as Venture Capital TPI 2006 Highlights Six Bostonians Receive Boston Neighborhood Fellows Award Paying Money to Donate Money DRG's Foundations and Philanthropists Workshop Features Peter Karoff "Make It Your Own Awards" Gives Away Copies of The World We Want The Scotsman Mentions TPI in an Article on Strategic Philanthropy Social Venture Partners Community Foundations and the Excellence in Family Philanthropy Initiative New Ventures in Philanthropy Professional Advisors The Melville Charitable Trust and the Partnership to End Long Term Homelessness Diaspora Giving Research CASE designates TPI's Acting President Ellen Remmer a "Faculty Star" TPI Launches E-Newsletter Brandeis Magazine reviews The World We Want Planning The Future of Your Foundation TPI Hosts Dinner to Honor Professor Muhammad Yunus Peter Karoff Quoted in The New York Times Interview with Peter Karoff on Public Radio International's "The World" Ellen Remmer Appointed TPI President TPI seeks a new Vice President for Business Development Opus Prize Foundation Awards 4th Annual Opus Prize Melville Charitable Trust's Firebox Restaurant Reviewed by Gourmet Magazine "Three Steps in Planning for Succession" by Amy Ellsworth (Essentials Newsletter, Association for Small Foundations) "Growing a Family Philanthropy Tree" (Fidelity+ Magazine) Draws on Ellen Remmer's Expertise Article on Smart Giving (Strictly Business) Features Vice President Joanne Duhl Ellen Remmer featured in "Charity Strengthens Family" (Honolulu Star Bulletin) TPI hosts "The Power of Advocacy" Breakfast Discussion Alcatel-Lucent's NJ school funding efforts featured in American School Board Journal Catechism for a Great Foundation - Peter Karoff Speaks at the Gates Foundation Developing, Embedding and Sustaining Professional Learning Communities Passing the Foundation from Parental to Sibling Control 18th Annual Boston Neighborhood Fellows Awards TPI's 'What's a Donor to do Now?' published in Alliance magazine TPI's Tamez to present at the American Evaluation Association Annual Conference Nov 5-7 TPI Donor Seminar: Expanding Access to Higher Ed., Sept. 24 TPI's Remmer kicks off Philadelphia Fdn. Women's Philanthropy Network Karoff to host Moral Dimensions of Philanthropy discussion Oct. 2 TPI's Steve Johnson teaches "Foundation School" in Sao Paulo TPI's Ellen Remmer to present at the New England Family Philanthropy Conference Karoff and Ambassador Hunt challenge donors to be counted. Remmer to participate in The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Roundtable Karoff quoted in Barron’s cover story on Next-Gen Givers West Coast Philanthropy leader Chuck Slosser named TPI Senior Fellow TPI and Harvard KSG partner to advance philanthropy in Chile Karoff delivers keynote at Indiana Grantmakers Alliance's High Impact Philanthropy TPI’s Johnson joins strategic global conversations with Templeton and Salzburg Global Boston Neighborhood Fellows Awards Celebrate “Unsung” Heroes Remmer discusses why women are so successful in the family business Donor Collaboration Primer now available TPI hosts Irish delegation working to grow philanthropy in Ireland TPI's Remmer and Karoff featured in Town&Country article and book Fielding opens enrollment for Karoff's 'Moral Dimensions' course Remmer in Philanthropy Journal on emerging trends in philanthropy Alliance Magazine Offers Discount for friends of TPI Karoff's "Moral Dimensions" webinar for phil advisors: Aug 18 Remmer discusses "Beginner's Mind" in Chronicle of Philanthropy CAP hosts Mission Investing discussion in Boston Sept 22 TPI Client Announces $1,000,000 Prize Finalists Johnson on Private Assets & Public Space with Philanthropy New York. TPI and Harvard KSG host Chinese Philanthropists TPI to host N.E.I.D.'s "Global Food Crisis" panel Event Brings Together Philanthropy, Venture Capital, Medical Research TPI Celebrates 20th with One-Day Symposium Karoff in Alliance Magazine: Reflections on Philanthropy, Moral and Otherwise Remmer talks to Forbes about Making Less Do More 'CEO Corner' interviews Remmer The Power of Family Philanthropy Considerations for Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief "Across Generations" donor intent guide now available New York Times Draws on Remmer for Women's Philanthropy Course TPI in New Orleans for Katrina@5 Unsung Heroes Recognized by Anonymous Donor Remmer Keynotes in Dublin with President of Ireland New Book: The Transformative Power of Women's Philanthropy Peter Karoff featured in Boston Globe article on donor passions Advisers Focus on Donor Values Ivy League Advice Art of the Possible Money and Societal Change: The Donor’s Role Rattling Skeletons in the Nation's Attic Coming Full Circle Hope Faith and Charity Passion - Not Strategy - Drives Successful Giving Involving Advisors in Philanthropic Planning: Recommendations from Research Best Practices: Asking the "Philanthropic Question" The First Step is to Establish What You CARE ABOUT Boston Group Takes the Initiative in Providing Resources to Charitable Donors The Advisor's Role in Philanthropy: A New Direction Advancing Philanthropy: Tapping the Potential of Legal and Financial Advisors Advisor's Enthusiasm Helps to Shape Client's Charitable Role Events 2007 Family Foundations Conference Wealth and the Family: Asking Essential Questions Giving with Impact - Development of the Strategic Donor Making Poverty History – What Can Health Funders Do? Strengthening Philanthropy through Collaboration and Connections USCB Global Policy Institute Santa Barbara Foundation Legacy Group Canada Council on Foundations Plenary Forum of Regional Associatons of Grantmakers Annual Meeting Channel 12 News Interview on The World We Want Family Philanthropy Forum in London The World We Want Kickoff Event Aspen Institute Philanthropy Seminar Associated Grant Makers Book Club Southeastern Council on Foundations Regional Meeting for Family Foundations Council on Foundations 2007 Fall Conference for Community Foundations The World We Want Conversation Breakfast Excellence in Family Philanthropy Training Session Peter Karoff speaking at the United Jewish Community Foundation President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation Dinner Dinner to honor Professor Muhammad Yunus St. Louis Business to Envision The World We Want New York Regional Association of Grantmakers Book Discussion "Power of Advocacy" Breakfast Discussion Philanthropy Northwest Book Discussions Advising Benefactors: Giving Well, Doing Good Market and Hybrid Aproaches to Social Change Breakfast Boston Neighborhood Fellows Awards Family Dynamics: Passing the Foundation from Parental to Sibling Control New England Family Philanthropy Conference American Evaluation Association Annual Conference Expanding Access to Higher Education The Moral Dimension of Philanthropy and Social Action Corporate Social Responsibility panel featuring Ellen Remmer Donor Collaboration Webinar TPI Celebrates 20th with Symposium for Donors and Corporate Leaders "Business Leadership and Public Policy: Inventing a More Sustainable Economy Philanthropic Leadership in a Reset World E-newsletter Archive Market and Hybrid Approaches to Social Change Change in a New Economy

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