SAN DIEGO (Press Release)—The Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) and San Diego Grantmakers co-hosted a special philanthropic education event featuring distinguished speaker and author Dr. Jeffrey Solomon on April 15.The event attracted more than 95 attendees.
JCF Board Chair Murray Galinson who also serves on the San Diego Grantmakers Board welcomed guests to the event.
“Jeff’s insights on philanthropy help all of us implement our grant-making in a more purposeful, and meaningful way,” said Galinson. “His pearls of wisdom educate donors on how to help the community with maximum impact.”
Solomon, co-author with Charles Bronfman of the newly-published The Art of Giving: Where the Soul Meets a Business Plan and president of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, took part in an armchair conversation with Marjory Kaplan, JCF president and chief executive officer and holder of the Miriam and Jerome Katzin Presidential Chair. Their conversation focused on how donors can expand their philanthropic impact.
Most recently, The Art of Giving received the Axiom Business Book Award gold medal in philanthropy for being one of the best business books of the year. Solomon will attend the awards ceremony during Book Week in May.
“Giving with a purpose is a sacred challenge. Don’t go it alone!” said Solomon. “Use the resources of your community, such as the Jewish Community Foundation and San Diego Grantmakers to add meaning, structure and impact to grant-making.”
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Preceding provided by Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego