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Claire Gaudiani - The Greater Good
March 17, 2005 Santa Fe, NM Claire Gaudiani gave an inspirational talk on her book The Greater Good: How Philanthropy Drives the American Economy and Can Save Capitalism including fascinating stories from American history that illustrate the book's thesis: Americans are not generous because we are rich, but rich because we are generous. Dr. Gaudiani has provocative things to tell us about the role of philanthropy in American economic prosperity; her thesis is that philanthropy is both an important social value and an economic engine. From her website, we find the quote, “For over a century, the United States has stood as a beacon of prosperity and democracy, proof that big business and big dreams could flourish side by side. Yet few Americans realize the crucial role that generosity plays in keeping that fragile balance. And now, with gated communities, oppressive personal debts, shrinking government, and tax and welfare reform crusades, that essential moral glue is at risk of melting away.” October 21, 2004 Santa Fe, NM Rick Cohen, executive director of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, discussed the findings of one of the NCRP's latest reports - Axis of Ideology, which details the philanthropic strategies of conservative foundations that support the activities of policy-oriented right-wing think tanks at the federal, state, and local levels. Please select the link above to read more about the report and link to an Executive Summary. For additional information or to purchase a copy of the report, please go to the NCRP website. Attachment Issues in Domestic Violence: Towards More Effective Models of Helping August 17, 2004 Webcast in New Mexico: Albuquerque (host), Roswell, Santa Fe, and Taos FHL Foundation (an NMAG member) in Albuquerque hosted a presentation by Dr. Kenneth Corvo, a Syracuse University professor who has conducted research and written extensively in the area of domestic violence. Currently Dr. Corvo is interested in bringing an attachment theory perspective to those intervention strategies currently being used to treat domestic violence perpetrators. Dr. Corvo is also interested in how public policy and funding patterns influence the choices nonprofit agencies make concerning domestic violence treatment modalities. Please select the link above to view the PowerPoint presentation Dr. Corvo made to NMAG members and guests. Economic Importance of the Arts and Cultural Industries July 15, 2004 Santa Fe, New Mexico This important study, done by Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell and Dr. Lee A. Reynis of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at UNM, was partially funded by NMAG members: the McCune Charitable Foundation and the Azalea Foundation, with additional funding by the Burnett Foundation. Dr. Mitchell presented the preliminary report to NMAG members and others on July 15; however, the attached documents (link above) are the final reports presented at the Lensic in Santa Fe. New Mexico Teen Pregnancy Coalition June 24, 2004 Santa Fe, New Mexico New Mexico Children in Crisis April 22, 2004 Santa Fe, New Mexico Kelly O'Donnell, research director at New Mexico Voices for Children, presented excerpts from her Minority/Majority report on New Mexico's children from the points of view of ethnicity, circumstances of family income, infant mortality, teenage pregnancy, family structure, language and health care coverage. Her presentation was followed by a panel made up of Steven Patrick, Director of Youth and Emerging Issues at the New Mexico Community Foundation; Debra Baca, Vice PresidentEarly Childhood and Development of Youth Development, Inc.; Erin Ferreira, Executive Director of The Children’s Cabinet in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office; and Kelly O'Donnell. Each discussed the work their organizations are currently undertaking with regard to children's issues. Please select the link above to view the PowerPoint presentation Kelly O'Donnell made to NMAG members and guests and other materials from the meeting. New Mexico First: How Community Capitalism Can Revitalize the State Economy January 15, 2004 Santa Fe, New Mexico Sharing research he is now completing for the Pond Foundation, Michael Shuman discussed new ways to capture investment dollars and breathe new life into the New Mexican economy. He also illustrated how philanthropy can play a role in this important endeavor. Please select the link above to see the PowerPoint presentation he made to NMAG members and guests. |
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