Grants Powering Growth: Jet Fuel For Social Impact?
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Session Description
As philanthropists embrace social impact investing, grants can seem somewhat boring, old hat, passé. And yet, the potential for unencumbered resources to catalyse social impact is undeniable. This panel will explore some of the innovations in grant making and grant-powered organisations that are turning accepted wisdom on its head.
Time & Location
Time:
11:00 - 12:30, Thursday, March 31, 2011
BST
Speakers
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Writer & Broadcaster,
Isabel Hilton is a London based writer and broadcaster. She has reported from China, South Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Europe and has written and presented several documentaries for BBC radio and television. She has authored and co-authored several books and holds honorary…
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Managing Director, Social Innovation, Emerson Collective, Emerson Collective
Anne Marie Burgoyne has led Emerson Collective’s philanthropy since 2013. Under her leadership Emerson has become a major funder that supports important work across an array of sectors, including education, immigration, environmental justice, and health equity, fostering community among…
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Partner, Sumerian Partners
Chris has a background in business and development. He is a co-founder of Sumerian Partners, and was the former Director of the Shell Foundation. Chris has a track record in applying an “enterprise-based” approach to philanthropy, being an early pioneer of “impact investing”. Through his…
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President, Growth Philanthropy Network
Alex Rossides has led both non-profit and for-profit organisations. He served as CEO of Interactive Video Technologies, managing director of Digital Evolution Venture Capital, and as a management consultant at Towers Perrin. In the social sector his focus has been on civic engagement and youth…
