Events

A panel discussion, moderated by Tom Norwood, with young professionals and development staff on how philanthropy is changing to recruit, cultivate and solicit a new generation of donors


When: 2/20/2008 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: 
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 201 S. McDowell St, Charlotte, NC 28204

(It’s not your father’s philanthropy). We discussed the role technology plays (including social networking sites), how motivations for giving have changed, what appeals youth respond to, and how organizations must position themselves to engage this generation in philanthropy.

Panelists included:

  • Maria Aldrich, Director of Annual Giving- Davidson College
  • Lauren Evans, Collective Giving Fund Coordinator at Foundation for the Carolinas
  • Dan Ogburn, Major Gifts Officer for the American Red Cross
  • Jay Cipriani, Volunteer Chair for the United Way of Central Carolinas Young Leaders Council
  • Caitlin Goforth, Student Winner 2007 Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Award
  • Shaun Kruse, President of the Young Affiliates of the Mint Museum