Shifting the Power: New Philanthropic Approaches Transforming the World of Social Impact |

Both established philanthropists and new funds are leveraging their giving to promote innovation and systemic change to meet the needs created by urgent challenges. Philanthropy now sits at a critical moment to re-examine what practices drive the greatest progress and change.  Philanthropy has always helped create transformative and systemic change. The work being done to address our most pressing challenges is all being driven to some extent by institutional funding, long-term commitments, and deliberative investments. Charities are also embracing newer models – including strategic time horizons, democratized giving, trust-based philanthropy, and accelerated investments that directly reach individuals and frontline communities. Collaboration and education between new voices and long-established philanthropic institutions have the potential for greater impact and progress.

PARTICIPANTS:
VEDIKA BHANDARKAR - President and COO, Water.org
ANNE MARIE BURGOYNE - Managing Director of Philanthropy - Emerson Collective
JONATHAN CAPEHART - Anchor and Associate Editor - MSNBC & The Washington Post
MATT DAMON - Co-Founder - Water.org and WaterEquity
TONY ELUMELU - Founder and Chair - The Tony Elumelu Foundation
JUDITH LINGEMAN - Director of International Affairs - Postcode Lottery Group
TSITSI MASIYIWA - Co-Founder and Chair - Higherlife Foundation and Delta Philanthropies
RAJ PANJABI - Co-Founder and Entrepreneur In Residence - Last Mile Health & Emerson Collective
DR. CARMEN ROJAS - President and CEO, Marguerite Casey Foundation
ALEXANDER SOROS - Chair - Open Society Foundations