Philanthropy Forum at Wolf TrapInspiring conversations with leading philanthropists and community partners


Upcoming event!
Innovative Approaches to Corporate Philanthropy
Friday, April 4, 2008 at 11:30 am

Alma Powell speaks at in the 2005-2006 Series of Wolf Trap's Philanthropy Forum.The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and corporate sponsor, wealth management firm Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros, and Blayney, Inc., host a series of unique workshops and luncheons at the Center for Education at Wolf Trap addressing philanthropy from the donor's perspective. Now in its 8th year, the Philanthropy Forum at Wolf Trap features a combination of practical and inspirational programs exploring personal and institutional philanthropic missions and the rewards of charitable giving.

Events include inspiring conversations with leading philanthropists andPhilanthropy Forum at Wolf Trap community partners on topics such as community involvement, children and philanthropy, charitable missions and giving plans, and creating a meaningful legacy. Guests include individuals, corporate and foundation leaders, and community partners.

For more information, please contact Amy Turcotte in the Wolf Trap Development Office at (703) 255-1927 or amyt@wolftrap.org.

Recent speakers have included: 

  • Julie L. Rogers, President, The Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
  • Bill Shore, Founder and Executive Director, Share Our Strength
  • Alma Powell, Chair, America's Promise – The Alliance for Youth and Author, My Little Wagon and America's Promise
  • Robert G. Ottenhoff, President and CEO, GuideStar
  • Gil Llanas, Director of Community Relations and Foundation, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
  • Ralph Reid, Vice President for Corporate Social Responsibility, Sprint Nextel
  • Darrell Green, Founder, Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation; President, Darrell Green Mortgage; National Spokesperson, Wolf Trap Education; Former Washington Redskin
  • Maxine B. Baker, Vice President, Community Relations, Freddie Mac and President and CEO, Freddie Mac Foundation
  • Sheila C. Johnson, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist; CEO, Salamander Development, LLC
  • James V. Kimsey, Founding CEO and Chairman Emeritus, America Online
  • Victoria P. Sant, Co-ounder and President, The Summit Foundation and The Summit Fund of Washington
  • Dr. Jaylee Montague Mead, Trustee, Gilbert and Jaylee Mead Family Foundation
  • Barbara Harman, Executive Director, The Harman Family Foundation; Editor and Sponsor, The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Washington, D.C.

More Information

To learn more about the Philanthropy Forum at Wolf Trap, please contact Amy Turcotte in the Wolf Trap Development Office at (703) 255-1927 or amyt@wolftrap.org.
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