Our keynote will come from Barry Segal, who has donated over $200 million through his three foundations—Segal Family focused on sub-Saharan Africa—Focus Central America—Focus for Health which supports diverse organizations in the US. Barry will share his journey, philosophy and practice of engaged philanthropy. Jen Shore, the Executive Director of Focus for Health will discuss strategic and operational issues.
Those of us gathering do not have the capability of donating millions. But we have been serious donors and our future gifts will make real impact. So, the experiences and wisdom that Barry and Jen can share with us will be very relevant to our capacities and realities.
Barry and Jen can only be with us for the first segment of our event. For the remainder of the workshop, Brooks will lead us in an interactive workshop that he developed and has implemented successfully.
We gather as serious donors. All of us contribute to ongoing operational funding for organizations we care about—we support capital campaigns—and to causes that we plan to support in our wills and estate plans. We all strive for effectiveness and integrity in our giving. And we know too that a strategy is vital to effectiveness.
At the same time, we know that most of us raise funds. This is a day to step aside from that responsibility. No one is seeking funds during our meeting on November 4. Barry Segal’s foundations do not accept outside donations. We gather as donors dedicated to being smart and effective—Strategic and Joyous in our giving.
Let us know that you are coming so we can properly order lunch for $20 apiece. Call us with any questions.
Brooks Smith
908 304 4382
Walter Korfmacher
908 472 0262
walter.korfmacher@gmail.com